Visiting the Cathedral of Junk in Austin, Texas
Austin | Family Trips

Visiting the Cathedral of Junk in Austin

Tucked away in a residential section of Austin, Texas is an artistic treasure that adults and kids will love to visit. The Cathedral of Junk is the creation of Austin resident, Vince, who loves to collect and has amassed a colossal creation right in his backyard. Call Before You Go Before you plan your visit, […]

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Blue Bell Ice Cream factory tour and tasting in Brenham, Texas
Austin | Houston

Blue Bell Ice Cream Factory Tour and Tasting

Located about half way between Houston and Austin sits the Blue Bell Ice Cream factory. On our recent spring break trip we thought it would be the perfect pit stop as we made our way across the state. The Blue Bell Creamery factory in Brenham is a little off the beaten path, so I wouldn’t […]

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Where to see bats in Austin, Texas!
Austin | Family Trips

Where to see bats in Austin, Texas

During our spring break trip to Austin, one of the things I wanted to do was see the bats fly out from under the Congress Avenue bridge. Having visited the University of Florida bat house, our family was no stranger to bat flights, so on a clear night we found a great spot to settle […]

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Tubing Ichetucknee Springs State Park in Florida
Family Trips | Florida | State Parks

Tubing Ichetucknee Springs State Park

One of our favorite summer activities is tubing at Ichetucknee Springs State Park. With a little bit of planning you can have a fun filled day the whole family will enjoy! Visiting Ichetucknee Springs State Park Ichetucknee Springs State Park is located in central Florida. The park is open year round, but summer season is […]

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