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 by Astrobuck
The guys that run this really loved serving here. Only go if you have a lot of time, because they love telling people stories, and it took me 45 minutes just talking with them!! I am wondering if it is all they have, but they sure love volunteering there. Admission is free, but you are welcome to make a small donation. Leave a Comment Address: 4575 Airport Drive Denison, TX 75020Directions: Located behind the old hangar next to the control tower by the main terminal.Website: www.perrinfield.org
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 The Ellis County
Courthouse by VeronicaG
In the center of town the 1895 Ellis County courthouse stands majestically, encircled by shops, restaurants and businesses that are noted in the walking tour of the town.
Antique shops offer anything one's heart desires! This might be the #1 reason why you would want to drop by. Many shops of this ilk are clustered together in the antique district, making it very easy to find what you want.
A number of buildings are listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Be sure to stop by the Ellis County Museum, which offers a wealth of information on the town and its history.
Late Spring brings RENAISSANCE FAIRE to the area, while during the Christmas season you can relive the Christmas story at BETHLEHEM REVISITED. See my Waxahachie site for more.
Waxahachie is located in the PRAIRIES AND LAKES region of Texas.
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 by nomorewars
We’re a family of four who enjoys a canoe trip down a sparking river, a hike through the woods, and a swim in a lake – we’re a family who enjoys being outside, basically, as long as we’re outside together; we don’t like being apart.
We had spent a delightfully quiet, three-day weekend in San Marcos, Texas, where we filled our time floating down the San Marcos River in a tube, swimming in some natural springs, hiking in the surrounding countryside, and riding bicycles at night in the city’s park: we were always engaged with Mother Nature.
We left San Marcos earlier than expected, so we decided to make a short trip to the Palmetto State Park, as my children were somewhat disappointed that we had failed to embark on one of my world famous kayaking adventures. (Alright; my adventures may not actually be world famous, but my children love them none of the less.)
Upon entering the park we were greeted by a park ranger who, for reasons unknown, wasn’t very pleasant; she acted as though our presence was anything but convenient. (Typically, Texas park rangers tend to be friendly.) Her attitude was rather disappointing; we almost cancelled our excursion; but we decided not to let her unprofessional attitude get in our way: we refused to allow anyone to spoil our adventure.
After paying our USD $3.00 fee to enter the park ($3 per person aged 13 and above), we shelled out another USD $8.00 for our canoe rental and made our way to the dock. (Canoes are rented per hour.)
Our hour went by rather quickly, so we decided to take a little break at this spot seen in the picture -- to enjoy the scenery -- before heading back to Houston. We picked some wild black berries to eat, drank a ton of water, and talked about how we wished this weekend would never end. Leave a Comment Directions: In between the cities of Gonzalez and Luling, four miles south of I-10.
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The Stephen F. Austin State Park is, unlike the vast majority of the parks in the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) system, is split in two – but not too distant from one another – one portion of which is free to enter; the other half – the recreational area – will cost you a small fee. My family and I recently became interested in the TPWD, especially the locations located in and around the Texas Hill Country.
We recently purchased a map of Texas – it contains all of the state and national parks located within the Lone Star State; it also provides very detailed directions. We’ve been using this map quite regularly this summer, especially since our European vacation will not be materializing this year – we do hope to fly across the pond next year.
I’ve been traveling with my kids on my days off, brining them to every state park and national wildlife refuge within 100 miles of Houston; to date we have visited about 25 different places.
The Stephen F. Austin State Park is located 50 miles west of Houston, in the town of San Felipe, along the banks of the murky Brazos River; it is comprised of some 650 acres of land.
Picture # 1: A statue of Stephen F. Austin, located inside the San Felipe Historic Site, which is the free portion of the Stephen F. Austin State Park.
Picture #2: A replica of Stephen F. Austin’s former home.
Picture #3: The J.J. Josey General Store. This was the last structure to be built in San Felipe after it had been burned by military order. It had been in continuous operation until 1942.
Picture #4: The fence surrounding the park. Leave a Comment
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 a beautiful river gorge by zrim
A truly fantastic sight, but not many folks travel US Hwy 90 to see it. About 350 miles east of El Paso, 150 miles west of San Antonio, and 200 miles south of Lubbock.
The land is inhospitable and you can literally set out in any direction for scores of miles and not even run into a one-horse town. If you ever find yourself on Highway 90 fill up with gas at Del Rio (if heading west) or Marathon (if heading east) because there isn't anything in the 170 mile stretch of road in between. Leave a Comment
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 Cast of Dino Prints by VeronicaG
Glen Rose lies southwest of Dallas and Ft. Worth and is accessible by I-35. Along the edges of the Puluxy River, fossilized dinosaur tracks were discovered in the early 1900's in what is now Dinosaur Valley State Park.
There are four track sites, all listed in a map provided by the park service. Surprising evidence at one site records chase prints by predator (Tyrannosaurus Rex) after prey (Apatasaurus)along the solidified ledges of the Puluxy River. Call ahead to make sure the prints are visible, in case of rising water levels.
Your kids will love this!
Glen Rose is located in the PRAIRIES AND LAKES region of Texas. Please see my GLEN ROSE pages for a close up look of dino prints.
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 by Hosell
It is located just in front of the restaurant,for more information see my restaurants tip. Leave a Comment
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 by Hosell
Palo Duro Canyon State Park consists of 16.402 acres in Armstrong and Randall Counties, south of Amarillo in the Texas Panhandle. The land was deeded by private owners in 1933. I didn't had the time to see this nice place during my visit to Texas,but is a goop place to see in the area.
Picture: Visitors center at Palo Duro,taken by Steve,VT member (brdwtchr). Leave a Comment Address: 11450 Park Road 5 -Canyon ,TexasDirections: The park is located about 12 miles east of Canyon on State Highway 217. From Amarillo, take Interstate 27 south to State Highway 217, and go east 8 miles.
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Mineola lies in Wood County, around 80 miles east of Dallas and is known as the 'Gateway to the Lake Country'. There are many lakes in the surrounding areas providing good fishing and recreational activities.
The downtown area is part of the Main Street program. You will find the streets lined with period lamp posts and ornate architectural detail on the old buildings. There are many lovely old historic homes in the town also which go back to the prosperous heyday of the early railroad days in Mineola. Most have been carefully restored to bring back those early times.
Mineola is also known as the 'Birding Capital of East Texas'. Leave a Comment Address: MineolaDirections: East Piney Woods
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 Mission San Jose by Sweetberry1
Was viewed as the model among the Texas missions, San Jose gained a reputation as a major social and cultural center. A visitor once referred to the structure as the "Queen of the Missions."
All 5 of San Antonio missions can be visited by traveling the twelve-mile city route which is known and marked as "The Mission Trail." Leave a Comment Address: 6701 San Jose Drive.
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