If people want to skip learning about the most pivotal moment in Texas history, they could watch what history critics say is the most accurate and historically correct movie, The Alamo, with Dennis Quaid and Billy Bob Thornton (2004). The siege of the Alamo began the Texas War for Independence, also called the Texas Revolution.…
Keep ReadingIt was a cold, rainy winter day just before Christmas. My family had heard a lot of good things about Austin Panic Room. So, we decided to give it a try. The 10 of us ranging from 6 to 72 had a blast and can't wait to try it again. If you're not familiar with a panic room,…
Keep ReadingFor no better reason than it was time to get together and party, our Dallas daughter and her family joined Mr. and Mrs. Texas Outside at our Austin daughter's house. Austin is home to two family dogs and three grand kids! My Dallas daughter has an 8- and a 12-year-old. The Dallas group arrived late but…
Keep ReadingIt was spring break and time to get out of town. So, we loaded the camper, made sure the bikes were still attached to the Jeep bike rack, and headed south towards San Antonio for a spring break vacation. Funny, but the bikes had been on that rack all winter and were screaming to be…
Keep ReadingSome good friends invited us to spend the weekend with them at their lake house on Lake LBJ. It's one of our favorite Texas lakes. That's why it took us a millisecond to ask, "What time should we be there?" In no time, the car was loaded with beer, golf clubs, swim suits, and games. Delaware…
Keep ReadingMy wife and I decided to do something different for an anniversary. It wasn't a stay at some expensive hotel, dinner with a glass of champagne, or a movie with popcorn. We've done all of those over the years! Instead, we booked a zip & stay vacation. I'd heard some good things about Cedar Mountain Lodge,…
Keep ReadingMy family and I returned from a fun weekend adventure in San Antonio and Spring Branch. We golfed, listened to music and camped in a couple of good RV parks. Plus, we explored a cool entertainment district, swam in the Guadalupe River, and ate and drank way too much! Parking at Admiralty RV Resort We…
Keep ReadingIf you're looking for a great hotel to stay in for your Texas weekend getaway, here's a list of the best Texas hotels. You want a hotel to be your all-in destination. You don't want to leave it, so you are not concerned about proximity to a major metropolitan area, but you do want all…
Keep ReadingDuring a visit to San Antonio, since we couldn't play golf due to the weather and needed to get out of the camper, we decided to visit the Witte Museum and the South Texas Heritage Center. We're glad we did. The Witte Museum has something for everyone from 5 to 95. The South Texas Heritage…
Keep ReadingMy family and I are outdoor enthusiasts, but when it is 100 degrees in the shade, it's time to start looking for some indoor activities. That's how we discovered PINSTACK. What is PINSTACK? PINSTACK is a 50,000-square-foot entertainment complex loaded with fun things do, plus two full-service bars and a new American Bistro. As soon as…
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