When visiting north Texas it’s tempting to head directly for the large cities of Dallas and Fort Worth. And while we have much love for the ‘everything’s bigger in Texas’ mentality we always navigate – whether in our car or RV- to the historic town of Grapevine. In this article for Kids are a Trip I […]
A Perfect Day in Fort Worth
Fort Worth, Texas, quickly became one of my favorite cities to visit. Filled with history, culture, terrific food and loads of family friendly activities, we look forward to every visit. A perfect day in Fort Worth begins just after breakfast with a visit to Forest Park. A beautiful, mature parkland nestled along the Trinity River, this […]
Tracking Dinosaurs in Texas
I’m always amazed what I ‘discover’ in places I though I knew. Like Texas. It’s a huge state, but I’ve been through much of it. So how did I miss the fact that, just an hour southwest of Fort Worth, you can follow the paths of dinosaurs in Texas? Following Dinosaur Tracks in Texas Published by […]
RVing in Louisiana and Texas – Our Big Spring Trip
Since buying our RV last spring we have created a tradition of taking a big spring trip. Two years makes a tradition, right? This year we had to travel to Florida to pick up R’Velle from the consignment company that cared for her over the winter before setting off on our trip. Then we set […]
Christmas is Bigger in Texas
The popular saying is that ‘everything is bigger in Texas’. While that may not be universally true, I can tell you from experience that Christmas is bigger in Texas! Celebrating Christmas in Grapevine Texas is an unforgettable way to kick off the season – or to end it before the reality of school and work […]
Flying Over Palo Duro Canyon
Few realize there is a big canyon in Texas. In fact, Palo Duro Canyon, just 30 minutes outside Amarillo, is the second largest canyon in the US. And it is stunning. Capitol Peak in Palo Duro Canyon Dozens of hiking, mountain biking, and equestrian trails cross the stunning terrain. As you rise with the […]
Roadside Curiosities: Cadillac Ranch near Amarillo, Texas
Cadillac Ranch, located just west of Amarillo, Texas along Interstate 40, is an iconic roadside attraction and a stop for many roadtrippers as they cross the southern plains on historic Route 66. But just how far out of your way should you go to visit Cadillac Ranch? In my opinion, not far. Located on the […]
A Very Presidential #IGTravelThursday
Here at Family Rambling we cover a different topic each month. February’s topic was, fittingly, Presidents. The month began with the most ‘Presidential’ of sites, Mount Rushmore. The southwest corner of South Dakota holds the state’s most visited site – Mount Rushmore. And really, it’s s stunning place to visit. The massive granite heads of […]
Visiting the George H. W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum in College Station, Texas
Deep in the heart of Texas, College Station is not only the home to A&M University but to the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum. Serving as the 41st President of the United States, this stop is a gold mine of information regarding his upbringing, early life and career, becoming President and thereafter. Leave […]
The Christmas Capital of Texas – Remembering Our Visit to Grapevine for #IGTravelThursday
It’s really cold in Iowa right now. I don’t think we have hit double digits in over a week- and if we did, those temperatures were brought down by windchill. Don’t know what windchill is? You must live someplace that never freezes. Windchill is the science of adding a chill wind to an already cold […]
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