Author Archives: joanie7

Playboy Marfa

We drove out to Marfa July 4th weekend to actually see if the sculpture in Marfa, Texas known as Playboy Marfa was still standing and to see what all the fuss was about.  The conflict of Playboy Enterprises versus the … Continue reading

Posted in Texas, Things to do in Texas, Travel Tips | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Coolest 4th! Fort, Davis, TX 2013

At an elevation of 5050 feet above sea level, Fort Davis is the highest town in Texas.  The coolest 4th takes place in Fort Davis, Texas every July. With a summer average high temperature in the mid 80’s we decided to … Continue reading

Posted in Texas, Texas Events, Things to do in Texas, Travel Tips | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Scarborough Renaissance Festival

If you have not visited Scarborough Renaissance Festival this year there is still an opportunity to go and enjoy.  The fair will close on Memorial day Monday, May 27, 2013 at 7 PM.  Scarborough Renaissance Festival offers activities and lots … Continue reading

Posted in Texas, Texas Events, Things to do in Texas, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Dinosaur Valley State Park, Glen Rose Texas

For this weeks LoneStarTravelers day trip adventure we headed 84 miles southeast of the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex to Glen Rose Texas, home of Dinosaur Valley State Park. This fascinating park is the site of the renowned dinosaur footprints embedded in … Continue reading

Posted in State Parks, Texas, Things to do in Texas, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Fairfield Lake State Park, Fairfield Texas

In the little town of Fairfield, Texas lies one of the best fishing lakes in the state of Texas, Fairfield Lake. We visited the 1,460 acre state park located on the banks of the 2,400 acre lake on our most … Continue reading

Posted in State Parks, Texas, Things to do in Texas, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment