Unexpected Encounters in Etoile, TX Texas April 2024 Unexpected Thrills in Eastern Texas After Houston, TX, we headed to Etoile, TX. Etoile, Texas, is a small town near Lake Sam Rayburn in Eastern Texas. We were ready for a rural escape. Our comfortable cottage in Etoile provided a quiet retreat but wasn’t without its share of surprises. One afternoon, the power went out. Fortunately, […]
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Ratcliff Lake Davy Crockett NF Texas April 2024 A Lunch Hike at Ratcliff Lake We spent our lunch hike exploring the Ratcliff Lake Recreation Area in the Davy Crockett National Forest! We combined a few trails, the Lakeshore Trail, part of the 20-mile 4-C National Recreation Trail, and the Tall Pines Trail. It took us
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George H.W Presidential Library Texas April 2024 a President’s Legacy of Decency We spent the afternoon at the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum in College Station, learning about President George Bush’s life and legacy. After his death, he was honored by leaders across the political spectrum and worldwide as a man of greatness,
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Exploring the Sawmill Trail at Boykin Springs Texas April 2024 Boykin Springs Lake and the CCC Legacy We drove to Boykin Springs Recreation Area in Angelina National Forest. Boykin Springs’ lake and the spillway are manmade. Both were projects by the CCC during the Great Depression to provide recreation and fishing for the locals. We
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Visiting The Queen City of the Gulf Texas April 2024 Galveston, TX, from Cotton Capital to Tourist Gem A beautiful day in Galveston, Texas, “The Queen City of the Gulf.” Founded in 1839, it became a significant center for the cotton trade. Once one of the wealthiest cities in Texas, Galveston’s fortunes shifted in 1900
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Touching the Moon at Space Center Houston Texas April 2024 A Journey Through Memory Lane I touched the moon, literally. At the Space Center Houston, a piece of moon rock was displayed for visitors to touch. I simply could not resist!As a young girl, I was glued to the television to watch the rockets lift
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Strolling through Houston Texas April 2024 From Poolside to Buffalo Bayou Bliss Our first trip to Houston was years ago about cheering on our son at his swim meet. The only sights we saw were concrete and the inside of the swimming pool. This time, however, we returned with a tourist’s curiosity, eager to explore
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From Redroof, Corpus Christi, TX to Redroof, Houston, TX Texas April 2024 Hotels for Exploring, Airbnbs for Living We played with a new travel approach, alternating hotels and Airbnbs. Previously, we reserved hotels for quick one- or two-night stays before long drives. Now, we’re considering them for 3-4 day stays to explore new areas. Hotels
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Corpus Christi’s Seawall Texas April 2024 Sunrise at Corpus Christi’s Seawall! On our first visit downtown, we were charmed by Corpus Christi’s beautiful seawall, so we came back again… twice! The wall was completed in March 1941 to protect the city from the devastating effects of hurricanes and floods.The seawall is, in fact, a seat
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Mustang Island MagicSun, Sand, Sea Texas April 2024 Sun, Sand, and a Sea of Surprises We soaked up the sun on the stunning shores of Mustang Island State Park. This 3,954-acre park has a five-mile stretch of undeveloped coastline with white beaches and turquoise water – a sight that never gets old. It’s incredible that
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