Formed about a million years ago, The Texas State Park Longhorn Caverns are otherwordly. This lesser-visited Texas cavern tucked away in the darling little County of Burnet is one of the most beautiful Texas State Parks. Now dry, thousands of years ago, there was an underground river that flowed through the limestone bedrock in this … Read more
Hiking Gorman Falls to see one of the biggest waterfalls in Texas was a hiker’s wild paradise. We absolutely loved all the trails at Colorado Bend State Park. Gorman Falls was the first trail that we hiked. Hiking Gorman Falls | Kid-Friendly Texas Big Gorman Fall, Colorado Bend State Park I Can’t Believe We’re in … Read more
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 was the last suspension bridge in Texas still open to vehicle 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 … 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