Not gonna lie living in Midland, Texas is pretty dang rough. I have lived all over the USA and have never struggled living anywhere until I moved to Midland, Texas. I can deal with the oil stink, the trash, and heat; what I struggle with is the lack of things to do in the area. …
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Things To Do In Fort Davis, Texas With Kids
West Texas is hot, reeks of oil, and you can see your dog run away for 3 days because it is so flat. These are the thoughts of pretty much anyone who drives through this desert half of the state. Heck, this is what I think of most of west Texas, but west Texas randomly …
Exploring The Enchanting West Texas Dunes of Monahans Sandhill State Park
Texas is a pretty unique state. It has a little bit of everything to offer; beaches, lakes, hill country, swamps, mountains, desert, lush forest, prairie, waterfalls, etc. It literally has it all. When exploring Texas I have loved visiting the different landmarks and natural attractions, most of which you will find in a state park. …
The Ultimate Guide To Kid-Friendly Adventures In San Angelo, Texas
San Angelo is the gem of West Texas that no one knows about! When people think of West Texas they think of El Paso, Amarillo, or San Antonio; but I LOVE San Angelo! This adorable little town is about 2 hours south of Midland and 2 hours north of San Antonio. I remember when I …
Exploring What There Is To Do In Pecos, Texas
Pecos, Texas! The only way to get there is if you are actually intending to get there, it is absolutely in the middle of no-where West Texas! This small town, which will seem big after driving through so many small towns to get here, may not have much; but it is loaded with history! Home …
Splash Pads In Midland, Texas To Visit This Summer
Summer is hot and school is out. As a mama in Midland, Texas you are literally scrapping the barrel for some way to keep your kids entertained. Also it would help if there was something they could do to run off all of their energy! Thank goodness for whatever genius thought up the idea of …
Discover The Best Free Things To Do In Lubbock, Texas
West Texas isn’t exactly known as paradise on earth, but the college town of Lubbock is definitely the paradise of West Texas! Trust me, as a gal livin’ down in the Midland/Odessa area, the thought of taking a trip up to Lubbock is like getting back into civilization! With an incredible selection of food, shopping, …
Discovering Pecos, Texas: The Pecos Boot Trail Scavenger Hunt
Deep into the desert of West Texas is where rodeos began, where Pecos Bill was dreamed up, and where cowboys rode into the sunset! Welcome to Pecos, Texas! This old town may not have much to it, but it sure has a great history. So to commemorate the cowboy/western history of this town, the city …
Things To Do In Odessa, Texas With Kids
My senior year of high school, my parents moved us down to Odessa, Texas. We quickly gave this West Texas town a new nickname of “Odessa-lation.” This desolate land was an eye sore and lets be honest pretty creepy. So lets just say I was extremely happy when my husband and I moved up to …
Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue: The Best Thing To Do In San Angelo, Texas
West Texas is known for its heat, it’s oil, and…..yeah that’s about it. Yes its got ridiculous heat, and more oil derricks than you have ever seen in your whole life, but it is also home to a couple hundred donkeys. More like a THOUSAND donkeys! Tucked back in the boonies of San Angelo …