This post is sponsored by the Waxahachie CVB. All opinions are my own. Experience Historic Homes, Southern Hospitality, and Year-Round Fun Some places are best discovered with a dear friend by your side. That’s exactly how I recently explored Waxahachie, with my best friend Darla. For those who have followed How Big Is Texas for a…
Category: road trip
The Mother Road: A Journey through Time
Why I chose Route 66? When I learned last fall that the Mother Road, aka Historic Route 66, was turning 100 years old on the 250th anniversary of the USA, I decided I needed to take that trip. I also knew it would be the perfect journey to share as I launched my blog How…
10 Weird Texas Wonders
You’ve likely heard the phrases, “Remember the Alamo” or “Remember Goliad” and relate those to Texas. Have you ever heard of a beer-drinking goat? How about an art display located 10 miles from the nearest town? Or what about a replica of a Parisian sculpture that has been westernized? I give you my top 10…
Buc-ee’s: A Texas Wonder of the World
A few years ago, I came up with the idea of traveling around Texas and visiting all 34 of the Buc-ee’s stores in the Lone Star State. For those of you not familiar with Buc-ee’s, they are far more than a convenience store with fuel and snacks. Most are massive with at least 50 fuel…
10 Places for SERENITY NOW in Texas!
Have you ever had one of those days when things seemed to be far more challenging than they needed to be? All you really wanted was a little bit of peace and calm. While it’s not always expected, it would be nice to be filled with a sense of serenity, but that doesn’t continually happen…
Why ‘Remember the Alamo’ Still Echoes in Texas
Texas Phrases Remember the Alamo! Remember Gonzales! Remember Goliad! If you’re a Texan, you moved to Texas, or you have family in Texas, you’ve likely heard at least one of these phrases, if not all of them, at some time in your life. Even if you have no connection to the Lone Star State at…