First 5 things that come to my mind when I hear San Antonio: The Alamo, SeaWorld, Tex-Mex Food, The Riverwalk, and The Missions! I literally can not hear the words San Antonio and not automatically think of its history! I mean this is pretty much where Texas became Texas. So that is why visiting the …
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West Texas State Parks That You Have To Visit
I spent a year and a half serving a mission for my church in Seattle, Washington. When people asked where I was from, I would describe West Texas as a land of nothing but dirt and oil rigs. If you have driven through West Texas than you know, it ain’t pretty. Once in a while …
Fun Things To Do In Abilene, Texas With Kids
If you follow me on Instagram then you know that my name is @westtexastravelmom. Just like the name says I base most of my travel in the West Texas region. Now this isn’t the most thrilling section on Texas if I am being completely honest. It is practically nothing but dirt and oil rigs as …
18 Tips For Making Your Visit To SeaWorld San Antonio With Toddlers So Much Easier
I am a mama of 4 little ones, ages ranging from 5 years old to 2 months. This is the perfect age to take kids to Disney! I mean I went when I was that little and I still remember the magic of it all. Because I remember how magical it was, my husband and …
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 …
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 …
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 …
6 Fun Things To Do At North Beach In Corpus Christi, Texas
I have been asked multiple times in my life, which would you choose: the beach or the mountains! My answer is, I want to live in the mountains and vacation at the beach! The beach to me is a place to relax, soak in the sun, and have no worries in the world! We sporadically …