LBJ Library
Located on The University of Texas at Austin campus, the LBJ Presidential Library contains a wealth of information about President Johnson’s years at the White House. Exhibits include LBJ’s Legacy to America, the Vietnam Conflict, Social Justice Gallery, a replica … Read More
Austin360 Amphitheater
I have been attending events at the Circuit of the Americas since its second race. However, I had not yet attended any concerts at the Austin360 Amphitheater until this past Friday, June 20, when Blake Shelton performed there to a … Read More
Lake Bastrop, South Shore Park
Lake Bastrop South Shore Park is a hidden treasure just about 45 minutes southeast of Austin. It should not be confused with Bastrop State Park, which is just a few minutes from it. This is an LCRA (Lower Colorado River … Read More
Taos Pueblo
— The Taos Pueblo became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1992, and it is also a National Historic Landmark. It is the only Native American living community that enjoys this honor. It has been home to Native Americans for … Read More
Cumbres Pass
— Our vacation in 2010 took us back to New Mexico. Since we were in Taos for a few days, we decided to take advantage of a side trip on the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad, a national historic landmark. … Read More
Lagoa do Banana
This is one of those popular places in Fortaleza on weekends. It is about 45 minutes from downtown and very near the beaches of Cumbuco, Icaraí and Barra do Cauípe. It can sometimes get noisy with music and motor boats, … Read More
Krause Springs
Considered by many as the best swimming hole in Texas, Krause Springs is located in Spicewood, Texas, just about 30 minutes west of Austin, the state capital. There are 32 springs in this 115-acre property. Although it is listed in … Read More
Cadillac Ranch
The Cadillac Ranch is an art installation in Amarillo, in the Texas Panhandle. It was created in 1974 by Chip Lord, Hudson Marquez and Doug Michels, who were members of the art group Ant Farm. The installation depicts ten Cadillacs from 1949 … Read More
Grand Canyon – South Rim
An iconic symbol of the U.S. national parks, the Grand Canyon must be experienced in person. Words and photos do not ever convey the beauty of being there. This is in the South Rim, the more popular section of the … Read More
Guadalupe Mountains
Guadalupe Mountains National Park is a remote park in northwest Texas, close to the New Mexico border and near Carlsbad Caverns National Park. The park offers excellent backcountry and backpacking opportunities (over 80 miles of hiking trails). McKittrick Canyon is … Read More
