Cranes Flying North
This weekend, we spotted this group of cranes near Lake Travis flying north. We actually heard the large birds long before we saw them; they were flying very high. At this point their group was disorganized but soon they fell into the familiar v-shape and continued their trip. Spring is on the way!
Georgetown-Williamson County Veterans Memorial
Located in Sun City on the edge of Georgetown, this Veterans Plaza honors the soldiers of Williamson County.
Hangar Hotel, Fredericksburg
Located at Frederickburg's airfield, this World War II themed hotel is actually a fairly new addition to this popular getaway. Styled right out of the 1940s from its classic diner to its comfortable guest rooms, the hotel is the perfect place to return to after a day touring the town's recently-expanded National Museum of the Pacific War.
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Win an Autographed Copy of Our Newest Book!It’s time for a giveaway! We’re giving away an autographed copy of our newest book, Insider’s Guide: San Antonio in Your Pocket. This cute, illustrated book really does fit in your pocket and includes pop out maps to the Alamo City in each cover. To enter, just leave a comment below on this question: What is your favorite Texas destination–or... [Read more of this review]
Bluebonnet Festival in Chappell Hill
The roots of Texas history run deep in the tiny town of Chappell Hill. Founded in 1847, when it was home to some of the state’s earliest settlers, the land lies in Washington County not far from Washington-on-the-Brazos, where the Texas Declaration of Independence was signed in 1836. An area proud of its heritage, each spring the soil gives... [Read more of this review]
Wine and Roses Festival at The Messina Hof Winery
In the words of British poet Ernest Dowson, “They are not long, the days of wine and roses…” Enjoy the fleeting season at a one-day, annual ode to the grape, held at The Messina Hof Winery and Resort. A stroll through a farmers market ripe with local produce offers sustenance for the body while live music provides food for the soul... [Read more of this review]
Galveston Island Food and Wine Festival
Say “Salut!” as Galveston Island uncorks a two-day celebration of spirits this April, making 2010 a very good year indeed! Invitation-Only Event Officers of La Chaine de Rotisseur–the oldest international gastronomic society in existence, having been devoted to dining excellence since 1248–will host a sophisticated black-tie... [Read more of this review]
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in the Town of Shamrock
St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner, and what better way to celebrate the wearing of the green than with a trip to the Texas Panhandle town of Shamrock for an annual three-day salute to the Emerald Isle. Here are a few of the events listed on the Irish-themed itinerary: Do you have the luck of the Irish? Find out as you try to win a... [Read more of this review]
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