Caddo Lake is one of the most beautiful lakes I’ve ever visited. The giant Cypress Trees grow right out of the water and are so impressive in size. In the fall, some trees are covered with colorful leaves, others have bare branches and some still have green leaves. The variety makes for a colorful reflection on … Continue reading
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Road Trip – Davey Dogwood Park – Palestine, Texas
We took a quick road trip last week to see the Dogwood blooms at Davy Dogwood Park in Palestine, Texas. We were pleasantly surprised at the beauty of the blooms. Many of the Dogwood Trees were mixed among the other trees making the white even more vivid. Driving through the park was enjoyable and even … Continue reading
Worth the Trip – Hagerman Wildlife Refuge
Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge is located on the Texas side of the Red River and on the Big Mineral part of Lake Texoma (a lake shared by Texas and Oklahoma). Of the nearly 12,000 acres that make up the refuge, about 8,700 acres are uplands and the remaining 2,600 acres are wetlands. The refuge has been providing … Continue reading
Barcelona By Bus
Several years ago, my daughter and I had the opportunity to visit Barcelona, Spain for a week. Barcelona is an fantastic city full of amazing history, wonderful architecture, and beautiful beaches. We spent an entire day riding on the top level of a tour bus and that view from the top was amazing. We saw much more … Continue reading
So Big or As Big As Texas?
This wonderful Texas sign sits in front of an old Airstream Motor home on the property of Ballyhoo Antique and Collectibles in Childress, Texas. I’ve probably driven past this sign at least 100 times as we pass through town on Highway 287; yet, it always catches my eye. I think it’s interesting that the … Continue reading