Dallas Delights Near Our Airbnb Our Stay in Dallas, TX Peaceful Morning Starts in Dallas, TX During our stay in Dallas, we were conveniently located across from one of the city’s historic parks, Kidd Springs Park. The green park offered trails with views of towering trees and a serene lake with a lovely fountain. I […]
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Fort Worth Stockyards & Downtown Our Stay in Dallas, TX From Cowtown to Tourist Town On our Texas trip, the Fort Worth Stockyards were a must-see. This national historic district thrived from 1866 to 1890. During this era of cattle drives, Fort Worth, nicknamed Cowtown, was a crucial stopover along the Chisholm Trail for cattle to
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Inside the George W. Bush Presidential Center Our Stay in Dallas, TX Inside the George W. Bush Presidential Center We explored our third Presidential Library, the George W. Bush Presidential Center in Dallas. Here, George W. Bush’s decisions and events are thoroughly displayed, showcasing crucial decisions and historic moments like the 9/11 attack. During his presidency, President
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Discovering a Modern Dallas Our Stay in Dallas, TX History & Charm in Downtown Dallas Ugh, tech troubles! My computer crashed, leaving me way behind on posts. Thankfully, a few hours at the Apple Store fixed the problem, so I’m back to share our travel posts!On May 1st, we spent a fun day exploring Dallas! Our
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Unexpected Encounters in Etoile, TX Our Stay in Etoile, TX 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
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Ratcliff Lake Davy Crockett NF Our Stay in Etoile, TX 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
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George H.W Presidential Library Our Stay in Etoile, TX 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
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Exploring the Sawmill Trail at Boykin Springs Our Stay in Etoile, TX 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
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From Redroof, Corpus Christi, TX to Redroof, Houston, TX Our Stay in Houston, TX 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
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Visiting The Queen City of the Gulf Our Stay in Houston, TX 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
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