Is there anything better than getting up close and personal with animals?
Moody Gardens offers a unique opportunity to do just that.
Texas
OCEANSTAR OIL RIG MUSEUM AND DOWNTOWN GALVESTON TEXAS
DAZED AND CONFUSED IN GALVESTON, TEXAS
Galveston, Texas.
A city literally brimming with a thousand options for entertainment.
Where do we end up?
A SUNDAY DRIVE AND HISTORY LESSON VICTORIA, TEXAS
If you are a person of a certain age, you may remember the Sunday Drive. Those were the days when the whole family climbed into the car for the purpose of driving down the road, with no particular destination in mind, just to see what there was to see.
Simple curiosity is a lost art.
PALO ALTO NATIONAL BATTLEFIELD AND BEYOND
For better or worse, the United States of America that we know and love today was founded, changed, built and fought for with blood and conquest.
It’s a history that we often forget.
TREASURE HUNTING ON SOUTH PADRE ISLAND TEXAS
Plans. We made them. Had it all figured out. Knew exactly what we’re going to do. But you know what they say about the best laid plans of mice and men.
They often go awry…
AN UNEXPECTED SURPRISE IN DEL RIO TEXAS
Texas is a big place, it requires a “whole lotta” miles of driving just to get anywhere. It’s going to take us two more stops along the Rio Grande to reach the coast. The first stop is in Del Rio, Texas. I wasn’t expecting much. Boy was I wrong!
ICONIC BIG BEND NATIONAL PARK
Tourists…they come in all shapes, sizes and abilities. Some lug around huge packs, hiking poles and Camelbak bladders, others walk up to an overlook, take a picture and leave and still others haul kayaks around on their heads to put in at rivers. Wherever they are, we try not to be. Sometimes it can’t be avoided.
THE WONDERS OF BIG BEND RANCH STATE PARK
There is some debate among park aficionados as to which is the most beautiful, Big Bend National Park or Big Bend Ranch State Park.
Today is the day we put the debate to rest.
BIG BEND NATIONAL PARK: LAND OF SOLITUDE
Sometimes, in life, it’s good to take some time to think about your priorities.
Really focus on what’s important.
One of the best times for soul searching, is while driving down a lonely desert road. Continue reading
