Dear Travel Friends, After a few years of being asked if I would plan a trip to Fredericksburg for our Winter Texans, last year I finally pulled the trigger. The trip sold out quickly, and we couldn’t have had a better group with us. Some people don’t know just how many wineries there are in…
Hello, travel friends! There was something strange in the neighborhood—and who better to investigate than my favorite group of adventurous travelers? This October, I took a group of 25 brave souls on a delightfully spooky trip to Galveston, where we hunted for ghosts while uncovering the rich (and sometimes eerie) history of this vibrant coastal…
Highway 281/I-69 ‘Tis the season for Texas wildflowers! As all of you Winter Texans venture back home this spring, be on the lookout along the highways and byways. Wildflowers bloom across the state from March into May. This particular batch was spotted a few years ago in northern Hidalgo County along US-281, north of Edinburg….
As many of you hit the road, headed home for the summer, we have a few tips on places you may not have visited along the way. If you find yourself driving through Waco, you might be headed toward the Silos for some home-decor shopping or a pastry at the Magnolia Bakery. Right down the…
Texas Historical Commission (THC) Special to Welcome Home Winter Texan The Texas coast stretches 350 miles, from South Padre Island to the Louisiana border, extending through a diverse array of towns, each with their own rich history. The southern portion of the coast–roughly 100 miles of shoreline between Rockport and South Padre Island–offers travelers a…
by Eryn Reddell Wingert When you’re heading back to your home state for the summer and when you’re returning home to the Rio Grande Valley in the fall, why not make the journey as fun as the destination? Here are some Welcome Home RGV recommended stops, with links to help you plan your road trip….
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