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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Strolling Around in Corpus Christi, TX Texas April 2024 A Day Among Corpus Christi’s Past and Future I walked to the area near the historic Corpus Christi Harbor Bridge from the seawall to capture some bridge photos. As a bridge enthusiast—no, not the game—I always enjoy going the extra mile for a good photo opportunity. Next to
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Continuing Our Travels: From Harlingen to Corpus Christi Texas April 2024 A Touch of Holland in Harlingen & The Plains Before we left Harlingen, TX, we took a short farewell walk through the neighborhood, following a waterway. The scene, particularly under the gray sky, reminded us of the canals back home in the Netherlands. It
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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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