Mayfield Park in Austin, TX: A Hidden Gem
Since we only live about 3 hours away from Austin, we take frequent road trips down to the capital from our Dallas home. But it was only on our most recent trip that we discovered one of the most beautiful places in the entire city:...
30+ Fun Things To Do on an Austin, TX Weekend Trip
Austin, TX: it’s known for live music, the Texas capitol building, and the UT campus. But did you know it’s also home to sweeping hills that beg to be explored, the best food scene in the state, and the largest urban bat population in the...
Visiting Jacob’s Well
Jacob’s Well is karistic spring that flows from Cypress Creek near Wimberly, TX. It is the mouth of an elaborate system of underwater saves, descending 137 feet below the surface of the water. Jacob’s Well is known for its deep jewel-tone colors of blue, green,...
Visiting Hamilton Pool Preserve
If you have an Instagram account and wanderlust, you’ve probably seen Hamilton Pool Preserve. It’s a natural pool with a dramatic cliff overhang that was created when the dome of an underground river collapsed due to massive erosion thousands of years ago. If you’ve ever...
The Buddhist Temple of Dallas Thai Food Market
Experience culture and cuisine this summer at the Buddhist Temple of Dallas! Every Sunday the temple hosts a Thai Food Market from 10:00 a.m. to 3 p.m. We grabbed a couple of our friends and spent a lovely Sunday afternoon exploring the market. Here’s everything...
Jurassic World Exhibition Roars Into Grandscape
Traveling Jurassic World Exhibition Has Arrived at Grandscape in The Colony Travel to the mysterious Isla Nublar and enter Jurassic World—right here in Dallas! Round Room Live and Cityneon are kicking off the North American leg of their touring dino exhibition in the DFW metroplex....
New Things to Do at the Fort Worth Zoo
Trips to the zoo are one of my favorite summer traditions, and we are so lucky to have some of the best zoos in the country right here in DFW! Thanks to its unique exhibits and exotic animals, the Fort Worth Zoo has been ranked...
Visiting Medieval Times in Dallas, TX
Have you ever wondered what it would feel like to step into a scene from Game of Thrones? Maybe not the Red Wedding or anything that involves mortal peril, but just one of those moments you feel in awe of the fantasy world? A trip...
What to Expect at the State Fair of Texas 2021
The State Fair of Texas is back for 24 days of fun in 2021. To me, the State Fair of Texas brings together all of the best things about our state and allows us to celebrate them together for a few weeks each fall. I’ve...
6 Beautiful Beginner Hikes in Arizona
This spring, we took a one-week road trip through Arizona that included Phoenix, Sedona, Flagstaff, The Grand Canyon, The Petrified Forest, and more. After we got back home, we agreed that it was our favorite vacation we have ever taken as a couple! When we...

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