The fire around Bastrop State Park in September 2011 left many families and individuals homeless and confused. In the wake of so much desolation and grief, good news becomes twice as nice to hear. Bastrop State Park will reopen most of its acreage on Friday the 13th. This is great news for nature lovers like […]
Reenacting the Battle of Goliad, Texas and Goliad Massacre
There are few Texans who don’t enjoy rubbing in the fact that Texas was once its own country. It’s one of the things that the rest of the country hates about us. But many people, especially in my generation, don’t consider or even know about the decisive battles in the Texas War for Independence that […]
Son of Sandlar Renaissance Boots and Garb
Have you ever run across a merchant artisan or vendor that you wish you could share with the world? No, this is not a paid advertisement; we’ve not been compensated in any way for this post. We’ve just found a gem, and are so impressed that we want to share it with you. Every artisan […]
Austinot Podcast: Top 3 Day Trip Picks from Austin
It’s literally impossible to run out of things to do in Austin, but every once in a while it’s nice to get a change of scenery. Lucky for Austin locals, Texas Hill Country and beyond is full of natural treasures, unique shopping options, and entertaining locations and events. Rather than making you do all the […]
BrouHaHa Serves Up Non-Traditional Renaissance Fair Fare
I don’t know about you, but I really love traditional fair food: roasted corn, scones, turkey legs and funnel cakes. Just thinking of these things makes my mouth water, and I immediately want to pack the car and head to the nearest fair. But what if I told you that perhaps the most popular dish […]
Sherwood Forest Camping Weekend with a Renaissance Fair Clan
You’ve never been camping until you’ve camped with a Renaissance fair clan. A clan is a group of people from different walks of life who, over many years, have formed a unique bond with one another. Through the magic of the Renaissance fair, they have become a true family. Recently, I had the extremely rare […]
One Of The World’s Best Renaissance Fairs Is Here In Texas
Travel back in time with me to one of the world’s best Renaissance fairs, the Sherwood Forest Faire. Nearly 100,000 people have attended since Sherwood’s opening on February 27th, 2010. So read on, my Renaissance fair friend, and see why you too should come and join the revelry.
Let’s Get Ready to Rumble! – Boxing in Texas
Boxing, or the “Sweet Science” as it is called by lovers of the sport, is all over Texas. Have you ever been to a professional fight? Let me describe it for you… The atmosphere is electric, the tension palpable and the first time you hear Lupe Contreras say, “It’s time to see who’s mas macho!” Jimmy […]
Santa’s Ranch Christmas Light Tour in Texas
On Christmas Eve before setting out the milk and cookies, we took a drive south on I-35 to experience Santa’s Ranch. Santa’s Ranch is located one exit south of the San Marcos outlet malls, so it’s a pretty quick drive from Austin. We got there early and parked in line on the service road outside […]
Day Trip to the Natural Bridge Caverns
This past Saturday, Eric and I took a morning drive from Austin to the Natural Bridge Caverns. The Caverns are eight miles off I-35 between New Braunfels and San Antonio (closer to S.A.). It was the perfect day for a drive and time outdoors. The Natural Bridge Caverns runs tours every 40 minutes at the […]
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