by OntheRoadwithSusan | Sep 18, 2025 | Giant Statues, Muffler Men and His giant Friends, Texas Destinations
A Howdy Heard Across Texas Every fall, Dallas transforms into a hub of excitement as the State Fair of Texas takes over Fair Park. The aroma of fried foods fills the air, the midway lights sparkle, and families from across the state — and far beyond — gather for weeks...
by OntheRoadwithSusan | Sep 7, 2025 | Castles Around the World, Texas Destinations
Falkenstein Castle: A Fairytale in the Texas Hill Country When you think of castles, Texas probably isn’t the first place that comes to mind. Yet, nestled in the rolling hills of Burnet County, you’ll find a castle that looks like it belongs in the heart of Bavaria...
by OntheRoadwithSusan | Aug 9, 2025 | Lighthouses, Texas Destinations
From Galveston to Port Isabel The history of Texas lighthouses runs deep, starting back in 1852 when the federal government built more than 20 beacons to help ships navigate the shallow waters, shifting sandbars, and hidden oyster reefs of the Gulf of Mexico. Over the...
