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Visiting The Queen City of the Gulf, Galveston, TX

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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From Redroof, Corpus Christi, TX, to Redroof, Houston, TX

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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Sunrise at Corpus Christi’s Seawall!

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 SP: Sun, Sand, and a Touch of Caution

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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Palo Alto Battlefield NHP

Learning America’s History Palo Alto Battlefield National Historic Park Texas April 2024 A Pivotal Moment in America’s History The Palo Alto Battlefield, now a National Historic Park, memorializes the site of a pivotal moment in US history.  On May 8, 1846, US and Mexican troops fought on the Palo Alto prairie. This Mexican-American War battle

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