We recently traveled to one of Texas' best kept secrets - Colorado Bend State Park located just outside San Saba, TX. When you ask a Texan if they have ever heard of Colorado Bend State Park, many say no. Those that say yes, say it's their favorite state park! Like many of our state parks here in Texas, Colorado Bend offers 5,300 acres of unspoiled wilderness where you can hike, camp, fish, swim, mountain bike, boat or explore caves. But the featured attraction is Gorman Falls a 60-foot ... Read More...
Tibbittsville Travel Diaries: New Braunfels, Texas
As I've mentioned before, one of the best things about living in Austin, is that it's a great starting point for traveling to other parts of Texas, even if that means just a short drive down the dreaded I-35 corridor. Over spring break, we took a trip to New Braunfels, TX. Founded in 1845 by German settlers, New Braunfels sits deep in the heart of the Texas Hill country and overflows with old world heritage and small town charm. From its numerous water activities, to museums and zoos, to ... Read More...
The Trail of Lights
I have very fond childhood memories of the holidays. Decorating the Christmas tree with Mom the day after Thanksgiving, my Dad hanging the Noel sign he made between our towering house columns, driving around looking at Christmas lights, Christmas eve mass and coming home to put out the luminaries to light Santa's way. Then, Christmas morning waking up to my Dad BLASTING Christmas music on the stereo and Mom's monkey bread baking in the oven. When I think of all of these things they bring a ... Read More...
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