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. …
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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 …
How To Hunt for Trolls In Mt Horeb, Wisconsin
Welcome to the troll capital of the world; or as you see it on the map little ol’ Mt Horeb, Wisconsin. This adorable town is small, covered in greenery and flowers, and has the most unique little carved residents all around town, trolls. Now don’t go thinkin these are pink trolls with long hair that …
What You Need To Know About Visiting Dorothy’s House and the Land of Oz Museum In Liberal, Kansas
When in Kansas do as Dorothy would and go over the rainbow to Oz! Just over the Oklahoma border in the small, middle of no where town of Liberal, Kansas sits Dorothy’s home. In this little town, you can take the journey that started with a tornado and ended with some ruby slippers for yourself! …
Family Friendly Things To Do In Jemez Springs, New Mexico
I am pretty sure New Mexico was nicknamed the ‘land of enchantment’ solely because of Jemez Springs! I have never seen such an amazing place in all of New Mexico. This beautiful land rolling with mountains, decorated with pine trees and aspens, and booming with wildlife. In the time I was there I saw more …
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 …
Unveiling The Hidden Gem: A Guide To Hiking To Cox Canyon Arch
Whoever nicknamed New Mexico as the ‘land of enchantment’ was a genius. This state is a state full of unexpected wonders. It can be the ugliest state you have ever seen, but it will surprise you with incredible, jaw-dropping wonders! In the absolute middle of nowhere between Durango and Aztec is the desert wonder 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 …