Category Archives: Texas

Coolest 4th! Fort, Davis, TX 2013

Posted on July 13, 2013 by joanie7

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 →

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Scarborough Renaissance Festival

Posted on May 24, 2013 by joanie7

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 →

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Dinosaur Valley State Park, Glen Rose Texas

Posted on March 25, 2013 by joanie7

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 →

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Fairfield Lake State Park, Fairfield Texas

Posted on March 18, 2013 by joanie7

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 →

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Fort Richardson State Park and Historic Site

Posted on March 13, 2013 by joanie7

This week our day trip was to Fort Richardson State Park and Historic Site.  Located in Jacksboro Texas, 60 miles west of Fort Worth, it was an approximate 90 mile drive from our home in Irving, Texas.  Fort Richardson, the … Continue reading →

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