Posts Tagged ‘Texas’
Cadillac Ranch: Whatcha Need To Know Before You Go
Of all the weird and wacky roadside attractions, perhaps Cadillac Ranch wins weirdest and wackiest of them all! This odd landscape consists of 10 cars partially buried in an old cow pasture. The landmark sits adjacent to Interstate 40 just west of Amarillo, Texas. It is also one of the most well-known stops along Historic Route…
Read MoreRemembering George H.W. Bush: My Kids Version
Last week our family joined the nation remembering George H.W. Bush. A life well lived. What an incredible gift he was to both his own family AND our country! Of course, we shared with our children the news of his passing. Although they were not alive during his presidency, they’ve heard his name and studied…
Read MoreTips For Visiting Magnolia Market in Waco, Texas
Do the words “shiplap” and “demo day” mean anything to you? If not, chances are pretty high that you’ve been living under a rock for the last few years. HGTV made Chip and Joanna Gaines household names through their show called Fixer Upper. However, long before the show went on the air, the Gaines were building…
Read MoreThe George W Bush Presidential Center With Kids: Do or Don’t?
When we began planning our cross-country road trip, Dallas was the first city I spent time thinking about. It was our first stop where we’d spend a significant amount of time; however, I knew I’d have to narrow down our plans due to the overwhelming number of family activities in the area. Selfishly, The George…
Read MoreTravel Journal Day 4-6: Three Days of Texas-Sized Fun
We are now almost one full week into our big summer road trip. If you missed my first update, you can go back and read it here. Of all the states we’re planning to visit on this trip, Texas was one of the ones I was most excited about. Obviously my expectations were pretty high when…
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