This Texas Live Oak is also a legendary tree. Often referred to as the “Marriage Oak,” “Matrimonial Alter,” “Matrimonial Oak,” but officially known as the “Wedding Oak.” This tree is famously known for having strong magical powers. It’s also one of the oldest trees in the state. Wedding Oak | Legendary Tree in San Saba, … Read more
Regency Bridge is the last suspension bridge in Texas still open to traffic. At least until September 2020. The locals refer to this bridge as “The Swinging Bridge.” Some people have called it the scariest bridge in Texas. Regency Bridge – Ghost Town Suspension Bridge. Suspension Bridges in Texas There were 54 suspension bridges in … Read more
Every year, I get so excited to celebrate the Irish culture on St. Patrick’s Day and for the whole week really. My time living abroad in Ireland forever changed me as a person; “My Biggest Life-Changing Moment.” Now I have fun sharing my memories and teaching my kids about St. Patrick’s Day and the Irish culture. … Read more
Externsteine Germany – Mysterious Sacred Site is one of the most bewildering and historically debatable archaeological sites in Central Europe. Located in the Teutoburg forest near Horn-Bad Meinberg, these huge vertical sandstone rocks are over 70 million years old. Externsteine Germany – Mysterious Sacred Site Old Stone Age As far back as 12,000 yrs ago, … Read more
This Magical Unicorn Cave in Germany is Stunning. I know what you are thinking, why is this cave called the Unicorn Cave when unicorns aren’t even real? Or, are they? Did unicorns exist? I can almost hear you thinking, is that a real unicorn fossil in front of that cave? If you don’t believe in … Read more
In my previous post, Outlaw Station in Glen Rose is Astonishing | Abandoned Texas I disclosed the history, location, and geological significance of an abandoned outlaw station in Glen Rose. This station, as well as some other buildings, were built with 100 million-year-old petrified wood and they are glorious. Where and what are some of the other … Read more
This Ultra Blue Hole in Germany is Amazing and seriously Ultra Blue. This was one of the most exciting off-the-beaten-path discoveries that I found while traveling across Germany with my kids, and it’s a lesser-known place even to Germans. Blaubeuren Germany Blaubeuren is a historic town with evidence of human habitation dating back to the … Read more
After living abroad, Ireland & Scotland, I moved back to my home state, Texas, and realized that I really needed to explore my own state more. I think often on people getting the itch to get on a plane and explore the “exotic” world while overlooking their own unique backyard, their hometown, city, state or … Read more
In my previous post, “Kid-Approved Best Fortress in Europe” I wrote about an amazing fortress that we literally stumbled upon while traveling around Europe. Around that fortress and underground, we discovered amazing tunnels and bunkers some of which were used during WWII but the majority were actually created over 300 years ago in the early … Read more
While traveling from Germany into France, we literally passed a fortified structure that caught my attention. I pulled over to explore and 7 hours later, we were walking away exhausted from our fun day of exploring history. Make sure to add this Kid-Approved Best Fortress in Europe to your bucket list! What we had stumbled … Read more