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As part of my birthday weekend, we took an impromptu trip to Brady, Texas which is about an hour or so from Fort McKavett State Historic Site. I wasn't really sure what I wanted to do for my birthday, I just knew I had to get out of the house ...
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The Buckhorn Saloon in San Antonio is the oldest Saloon in the State of Texas. It was established in 1881 by Albert Friedrich at the ripe old age of seventeen and is where Teddy Roosevelt recruited rough riders. This is also where Pancho Villa is rumored to have planned the ...
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On our way out for a hike at Fort Parker State Park, we noticed a sign for Old Fort Parker Historic Site and we decided to stop by afterward to check it out. Not knowing much history of the area, we weren't really sure what to expect. We pulled up ...
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Sugarloaf Bridge in Milam County, Texas is a 234-foot long, pin-connected Parker Through Truss bridge located over the Little River near Historic Sugarloaf Mountain. I am a sucker for old bridges, so I am glad we unexpectedly ran into this one during a day trip to visit the grave in ...
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Fort Concho, established in 1867, is located in San Angelo, Texas, and was established in order to protect frontier settlements, establish law & order as settlers moved in, and patrol and map the West Texas region. It served as regimental headquarters for the 4th and 10th Cavalry (a couple of ...
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There is a lot of controversy about who the real Billy the Kid was and where he is really buried. Did he die near Fort Sumner New Mexico at the hands of Sherriff Garrett or did Sherriff Garrett help Billy the Kid reform himself to which he moved to Hico, ...
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A grave in the middle of the street? What in the world, was my first thought when coming across this. Y'all know I love odd, unique, and old sites. This one fits all three. The grave of Hollie Tatnell remains in what is now the middle of Wheelock Street in ...
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We headed out to Fort Parker State Park for some day hiking. I was surprised that we were able to reserve a day pass the day of. Most State Parks (especially now during the Covid-19 situation) are booking out weeks in advance. That honestly concerned me a little. Why was ...
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Milton Reimers Ranch Park is located in Dripping Springs, Texas just down the road from Hamilton Pool. It offers hiking & biking trails, rock climbing, swimming, fishing, astronomical observatory, and horseback riding (byoh, bring your own horse). Milton Reimers Ranch Park is located on 2,427 acres hosts over 20 miles ...
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It's been 20 years since I last visited Dinosaur Valley State Park. I always visited during the summer to swim in the river and had never hiked any of the trails. So, I grabbed my son and husband on a brisk 35 degree January morning and off we hiked. My ...
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Located near San Marcos, the Wonder World Park & Cave offers a variety of attractions for all ages any time of the year. We decided to head out there this past September on a day when we were bored and needed something to do. Due to how late in the ...
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This post is sponsored by Visit Colorado Springs. Are you ready to plan your next hiking adventure? Or maybe you are ready for a vacation with some unique outdoor excitement and Instagram worthy shots? Whatever type of vacation or adventure you are looking for, look no further than Colorado Springs, ...
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One of the few pre-1940 suspension bridges in Texas. The Beveridge Bridge is a 140' long wood deck supported by three-pole pylons, iron pipes, rods, and castings single lane, parallel wire suspension bridge that spans the San Saba River just north of the city San Saba. It was closed to ...
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The San Saba Wedding Oak Tree is an old and massive live oak tree that is located in San Saba. Also known as the “Matrimonial Altar,” the “Marriage Oak,” the “Matrimonial Oak,” or the “Wedding Oak”; this large oak tree, according to legend, was the site of Indian Marriage Ceremonies ...
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Christmas is almost here and with it a ton of holiday celebrations in Central Texas that you just have to check out! If you know of any that I missed, please comment below and let me know! Austin Trail of Lights Austin’s largest holiday tradition and 2nd largest event in ...
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