Big Bend National Park is one of the most remote places in the United States. The closest commercial airport is almost three and a half hours away in Midland, Texas. The nearest major city, El Paso, is three hundred miles to the northwest. It is literally the end of the road, with only the Rio […]
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The Boulders Lake Tyler: Get Outside in East Texas
To live in East Texas is to live in a region blessed with abundant natural beauty. Towering pine trees, rolling hills, bluebird skies, wildflowers, and wildlife make it easy to find inspiration. If you are looking for a way to reconnect with nature in a family-friendly environment, look no further than The Boulders at Lake […]
High Hill Farm – The Perfect East Texas Escape
The sun shines brilliantly against a bluebird sky as I navigate along a two-lane highway toward High Hill Farm tucked away in the Piney Woods off County Road 217. The GPS chirps to life, instructing me to take a left before announcing that I’ve arrived at my destination as I pull up to the gate. […]
McKittrick Canyon – Fall Foliage In West Texas
When you think of fabulous fall foliage displays, West Texas is probably the last place that comes to mind. Well, it’s time to think again and add McKittrick Canyon to your fall bucket list. Guadalupe Mountains National Park is one of the least visited parks in the national park system. Its remote location, 100 miles […]
Tyler Paddle: Zen on Tap in East Texas
What’s SUP East Texas? If you’ve been looking for something new to try, Tyler Paddle has got you covered. This East Texas locally owned business rents stand-up paddleboards (SUP) on Lake Tyler’s gorgeous tree-lined shores. Options abound at Tyler Paddle. You can rent a board(s) and spend a couple of hours touring the lake, participate […]
Kiepersol Estates – A True Craft Experience in East Texas
Kiepersol Estates, located in the Piney Woods of East Texas, is a first-class destination for foodies, oenophiles, and now, lovers of mixology and craft cocktails. It is also a story of one man’s love of farming and family—a story twenty years in the making. On February 21, 1984, Pierre de Wit caught a glimpse […]
Meandering in Mineola, Texas
As a recent transplant to East Texas, I enjoy exploring all of my new home’s incredible offerings. I love being a tourist in my own town, or this case, a neighboring town. In that spirit, I recently paid a visit to Mineola, Texas, (population 4,686) just north of Tyler at the junction of highways 69 […]
Christmas On the Strand: Galveston, Texas
Have you been dreaming of a White Christmas? Maybe this year you’d like to trade the dream of snow for that of sand – a gorgeous 32-mile stretch of it – in Galveston, Texas? From November through January, the barrier island transforms from a vibrant seaside getaway to a unique holiday destination filled with festive, […]
West Texas: The Perfect Road Trip?
Long, lonely highways. Big Texas sky. Plus, speed limits of 80 MPH and a host of unusual stops make West Texas the perfect road trip destination. While most people pass through on their way to Big Bend National Park, the trio of towns – Fort Davis, Alpine, Marfa – make the perfect weekend itinerary. Set […]
Women Who Wander Outdoor Retreat – Texas
How much longer? I wonder to myself as I check the GPS for the umpteenth time. I’m headed to the inaugural Women Who Wander Outdoor Retreat in south Texas to spend the weekend with 600 of my new best friends. Let me explain. I love to hike, pedal, and paddle. Hands down my favorite modes […]
