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Five Locations for Spring Break in Texas Perfect for Families

March 12, 2026

When you think Spring Break, you don’t necessarily think Spring Break Texas locations. However, Spring is really the best time to head to the hill country of Texas or even a beach or two. We may not boast the best beaches but during the spring time, they can be a great place to visit and less crowded than other locations. 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: Spring Break Texas Locations There’s four smaller places I recommend

The Best Towns for Wildflowers in Texas

March 9, 2026

Wildflowers in Texas are one of the best things about the state. However, they are not found everywhere, and Texas is big. If you have wildflower peeping in Texas on your bucket list, you need to know where to go. It’s also good to know where the festivals are (yes we have those) and how to guarantee you see wildflowers in Texas. Let’s also talk about the types of flowers you’re going to find in Texas. It’s not just the bluebonnet. In fact. the bluebonnet is actually one of the most elusive and persnickety flower. But don’t despair, there’s lots of other flowers in Texas. Here’s a run down: If none of those words mean anything to you, head to

The Best Things to Do in Spring in San Antonio

March 2, 2026

April is a festive month in San Antonio and surrounds. There’s festivals, flowers, and sunshine which is why it’s one of my favorite months to be here. There are so many things to do in spring in the Texas Hill Country. This is your monthly round up of the best things to do in San Antonio for the month of April. I’ve also covered a few events in Austin, New Braunfels (& Gruene), and Fredericksburg. 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

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

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

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

How to Find The Best Swimming in the Texas Hill Country

July 1, 2025

This is a very controversial statement but I love summers in the Texas Hill Country. Now, don’t get me wrong, it’s very hot and August is awful, I don’t include August in my statement. However, if done right, May, June and July are really fun. However, I do believe you need to spend it swimming in the Texas Hill Country, or stay inside. See, the thing is, I’m a water bug. So I’m happy in the river, at the beach, or in a pool. That’s why I’ve rounded up all the fun places you can swim to beat the Texas heat in the hill country. This post may contain affiliate links. Which means I get a portion of the sales

11 Family Photo Spots for Beautiful Photos Near San Antonio

June 2, 2025

Although it’s the heat of summer and we are definitely in a slower time for family photos, fall will be here and family photo season will be ramping up and you’ll need family photo spots. So instead of doing a round up of things to do in San Antonio (because let’s face it- pool or air conditioning is a must), I’m going to share some of my favorite places for family photo shoots. Not every spot is for everyone so I’m also adding in the pros and cons of each of the places to help you decide what’s best for you. However, each of these family photo spots is instagram-worthy! 11 Beautiful Family Photo Spots Landa Library As I write

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