From Lake Charles LA and the Creole Nature Trail (post here) we headed to Palmetto Island State Park. We’d been viewing low grasslands for several weeks so it was surprisingly nice to enter a wooded area again.…
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At the time of the Louisiana Purchase a large swath of the western part of what is now Louisiana was essentially a neutral strip of land between French and Spanish occupied territories. It was called “No Man’s Land” due…
If you’re in an RV, it’s relatively inexpensive to camp on the beach in Port Boliver just a short (and free!) ferry ride south of Galveston. As you drive to the area, you’ll start to see a shift from…
When he was young, my Dad made a model Sputnik space capsule from my grandmother’s knitting needles and a head of lettuce, all wrapped in aluminum foil,…which probably stunk up his room after a while! My Dad inspired my…
For most of us, picking up the mail is either a necessary evil or an easy way to get outside with a destination in mind. When you aren’t stationary for more than 2-4 days at a time, getting your…
You had me at “Keep Austin Weird”! I have no idea why but for many years I’ve looked forward to exploring Austin Texas and by 2000 when they adopted their slogan to “Keep Austin Weird” it felt like the…
If you grew up in the 80s you probably can’t think of Texas, particularly San Antonio, without singing these lyrics; “The stars at night are big and bright (clap, clap, clap, clap), deep in the heart of Texas”, as…
Boondock With Bailey Scenic Cycling Travel
For a Truly Unique RV Camping Experience, Beach Camp Padre Island
SOUTH PADRE ISLAND With its Easter egg-colored buildings and rows of primary colored golf carts for rent, the main drag of South Padre Island reminded me more of the Caribbean tropics than Texas! It’s just 20 miles north of…
Between Marfa Texas (post here) and Padre Island, we made two quick stops – Seminole Canyon State Park and Falcon State Park – described below. Seminole Canyon State Park and Historic Site Seminole Canyon State Park and Historic Site…
Marfa’s recipe for success: 1 part bohemian 1 part old west railroad stop 1 part minimalist art Add dash of quirk to taste Mix well and serve chilled. There’s no doubt that this remote old west train stop in…
