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Your Ultimate Guide to Christmas in the Texas Hill Country

November 14, 2025

When you think of cozy Christmas places around the world, Christmas in the Texas Hill Country doesn’t really come to mind. We don’t get the wintery wonderlands of other places and we don’t have cute Christmas markets of Europe. However, that doesn’t mean there’s not plenty of festive places to head for holiday memories. The hill country actually has a lot of cute, festive ways to celebrate the season and I’ve completed a full round up of where to see the lights, shop small, and make memories (with or without the kids). There’s a lot of places you can go so I’ve divided this into San Antonio, Austin, and then added small towns worth visiting as well. This post may

Your Itinerary to Visit Lake Tahoe in the Winter & Why You’ll Love it

October 23, 2025

Lake Tahoe is a special place that doesn’t get the love it deserves. Sure, it’s popular but I think it’s one of the best natural vacation spots in the states. If you haven’t been, you definitely need to add visit Lake Tahoe to your list. The best part is that you can visit Lake Tahoe in the summer, fall, spring, or even the winter, and there’s not a lot of places where this rings true. We visited the area in the winter and it was wonderful. It’s less crowded but so beautiful and well worth it. Our trip was over Thanksgiving and I’d definitely go back during this time. However, as I said, I truly think Lake Tahoe would be

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Why Your Kids will Love Badlands National Park

October 2, 2025

We recently headed into Badlands National Park with my sister and her kids and it was better than expected. I knew it would be good because every National Park is well worth the visit. However, what I didn’t expect was how much my niece and nephew would enjoy it and why. Here’s why the Badlands must be on your bucket list if you have kids. This post may contain affiliate links. Which means I get a portion of the sales if you make a booking through my link at no extra cost to you! Top Travel Resources After decades of traveling, there’s 3 companies I tend to use over and over and recommend to everyone: Badlands National Park There’s a

Everything You Need to Know to Love Lake Buchanan Near Austin Texas

September 25, 2025

If you’re looking for a fun weekend trip from San Antonio or Austin, Texas, then Lake Buchanan may be just the ticket. We spent two days in the area with our niece and it was lovely. We live in San Antonio so it was an easy drive for us but it would also be an easy trip from Austin. Here’s what you need to know to love Lake Buchanan. This post may contain affiliate links. Which means I get a portion of the sales if you make a booking through my link at no extra cost to you! Top Travel Resources After decades of traveling, there’s 3 companies I tend to use over and over and recommend to everyone: Lake

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Denver to Rapid City & Beyond: How to See it All

September 9, 2025

We recently took a trip to South Dakota and when I told people we were going to South Dakota they all asked why. And I’ll tell you why: because I hadn’t been there. I will go anywhere once and South Dakota has two national parks and as a self-proclaimed national park nerd, I will see them all one day. We flew into Denver (from Texas), drove through Rocky Mountain National Park, through Nebraska, and then spent 5 nights in Rapid City in order to see all the surrounding areas. On this trip we saw so many things, and I’m gonna break it all down for you below but before we get to that, here’s a handy list to help you.

If You Love Fall You Need to See these September Events in San Antonio

September 1, 2025

Fall doesn’t really arrive in San Antonio Texas until about November, if then. However, if you’re a lover of all things fall, you can still celebrate it with these September events happening in the area. I’ve got scary events for adults only and kid-friendly events around the area to help you celebrate fall, even if it doesn’t feel like fall. If you’re looking to find fall colors, use this post to help you find the foliage. This post may contain affiliate links. Which means I get a portion of the sales if you make a booking through my link at no extra cost to you! Top Travel Resources After decades of traveling, there’s 3 companies I tend to use over

Everything You Need to Know Before Visiting Garner State Park

August 28, 2025

Garner State Park is a gem in the Texas Hill Country. If you want classic rolling hills and river time, then this is the place you need to go. As an added bonus, they have dance parties! In the summer months, at night there’s a dancing up by the visitor center complete with a jukebox. Yes, for real. However, the best part of Garner is the Frio river. It’s one of the nicest rivers in Texas and a great place to cool off in the hot summer months in Texas. All this makes Garner a very popular state park and therefore there’s things you definitely need to know before you visit and I’m here for that very reason. This post

Survive August with these Free Back to School Events Near San Antonio

August 1, 2025

Personally, I think August is the worst time of year in the Texas Hill Country. It’s so hot, it’s back to school time, and those summer trip bills start to pile up. Now is the time for free back to school events. Get the kids and yourself excited about August by attending one or all of these. Free Back to School Events Biblio-Tech Back to School Jam | August 2 Gain resources to help you prepare for the year. Held at 626 N. Flores, San Antonio, TX, 78205 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Interactive activities for the kids are also included along with fun giveaways. Find out more. San Marcos Back to School Craft Market | August 2-3 Support

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How to Find the Perfect Sunrise and Sunset Locations in Pensacola Florida for Photos You’ll Love

July 22, 2025

Whenever I travel I have to find the perfect places to find to watch the sunrise and sunset, and Pensacola Florida was no different. My personal favorite is the sunrise. It’s always much less crowded and there is just something special about watching the world come back alive in the mornings. This post may contain affiliate links. Which means I get a portion of the sales if you make a booking through my link at no extra cost to you! Top Travel Resources After decades of traveling, there’s 3 companies I tend to use over and over and recommend to everyone: Finding the Perfect Sunrise and Sunset Locations in Pensacola Florida I definitely never want to miss the chance to

Three Perfect Days in the Enchanted Circle of New Mexico

July 15, 2025

If you’re heading to the enchanted circle of New Mexico and it’s not ski time, you can definitely do it in 2-3 days. I originally wrote a post covering skiing as well but if you’re not there to ski, then you don’t have to spend as much time. Here’s how to do 3 perfect days in the area, when you’re not there to ski. This post may contain affiliate links. Which means I get a portion of the sales if you make a booking through my link at no extra cost to you! Top Travel Resources After decades of traveling, there’s 3 companies I tend to use over and over and recommend to everyone: How to Spend 3 Days in

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