Travel

The DFW area is fortunate to have two amazing zoos that are nationally acclaimed: The Dallas Zoo and the Fort Worth Zoo. Both are simply amongst the best in the country. 

Planning a trip to either zoo is a great way to get the kids out of the house this summer break while giving them an educational experience at the same time.

Many people ask which one is better, and that question is hard to answer because both have their pros and cons. Many prefer one or the other, so we thought instead of sharing with you a long list of different people’s opinions, we’d share a list of important information about both zoos.

This is a must-do on your Texas bucket list of things to do. What’s better than floating the ultimate lazy river (with some easy rapids)
Alongside the renowned Frio River in Texas – if you want to stay in Texas, there are so many other great places to float a River, including the Brazos River, Comal River, Guadalupe River, Medina River, San Marcos River, South Llano River.
Check out our guide to all the places you can go river tubing and all the things you need to know before you plan your trip.

With an 11 – 12 hour drive (or 710 – 790 miles from Plano, TX depending on the route you take) you can load up the station wagon or minivan and drive south towards the Gulf Coast.

It’s a little closer than the 30a beaches and Panama City, which are also great spots for Texan travellers to head to for white sandy beaches and clear water. 

You could spend hours researching Destin beaches in Florida, but look no further, as we’ve done all the work for you. We have ideas for Restaurants, places to stay and things to do that we really love.

So, my family loves to camp. Some of us more than others. At the time of this most recent adventure Colorado Bend State Park Camping, my kids were 9, 12, and 15. 
We’ve done quite a bit of camping since we moved to Texas over 6 years ago. You may recall our Eisenhower State Park Camping post if you love tent camping.

Whether you’re thinking about moving to Plano, or just passing through, this guide will help you know where you are relative to the surrounding cities.

We answer helpful questions like: What county is Plano Texas in? Is Plano a suburb of Dallas Texas? How far is Plano from Dallas and which airports are close by?

Best Day Trips from Dallas on less than a tank of gasoline

Despite the seemingly endless new things to do in our city, the desire to get out of town for Weekend trips is always popular and Day Trips from Dallas are ideal.

Drive somewhere within 2 hours for a Road Trip in Texas can be the perfect way to escape and explore more of the United States. Let us tell you all about our favorite places, like Waco, Glen Rose, the best lakes and beaches to try, Fort Worth and so many more.

We think this is a must, after our recent visit.

Come along with us as we guide you through our family fun trip to the fabulous OKC – all within a 3-hour drive.

We share where to eat, sleep, and all the most fun things to do in OKC with kids.

The Texas State Fair 2023 is known for celebrating all things Texan with more than 2.5 million guests from around the globe each year over the course of 24 days. …