We’ve been trying to decide on a focus for our travels. Cliff loves the lure of a lighthouse. Should we make lighthouses our destination? Jon is enamored with National Parks. It’s nearly impossible to see them all in a lifetime, but maybe a goal could be those in the West? As we debated the possibilities, we…

We’ve spent the weekend at our favorite “backyard” state park and we’re pleased we took the chance on North Texas’ unpredictable winter weather. It’s been alternately warm and windy, but sunny and mild every day. In fact, we couldn’t have asked for a nicer weekend. To underscore the fact that we’re still outdoor “novices,” we…

Upon arriving at Huntsville State Park on Christmas Day, we were greeted by a sign warning of alligators in the park. Although our rig is parked only about 25 feet from the park’s lake, we’ve yet to see any ‘gators. Last night, however, we did spy three armadillos feasting on ants around a tree stump. Considering some…

It’s difficult to imagine a more perfect fall day than one spent at Lake Tawakoni State Park. Opened in 2001, the park is one of the newer facilities in the Texas State Park system. The reservoir, located on the Sabine River and constructed in 1960, supplies water to Dallas and surrounding suburbs, as well as…