Lone Star Travel Guide

05/31/2025

The Blanco Lavender Fest is next weekend! .It's also not the only way to experience blooming lavender in Texas 👀

Looking for the best lavender fields in Texas? These festivals and lavender farms in Texas will help you find the best blooms in the state!

05/28/2025

Road trip inspiration!

Is there such a thing as too much good barbecue? If you’re trying to determine the fifty best barbecue joints in the state, the answer is yes.

05/25/2025

Happy unofficial beginning of summer! ☀️

Looking for the best things to do in Texas during summer? This Texas summer guide will help you make the most of June, July, and August heat!

05/08/2025

Already ready to cool off? Here's where to find amazing summer swimming holes in Texas, updated for 2025: https://www.lonestartravelguide.com/best-texas-swimming-holes/

05/02/2025

An excellent house museum and a memorable barbecue joint are just a couple of the cool things we found in Marshall, TX!

(... and it's just a short drive away from Jefferson and Caddo Lake, too.)

Looking for things to do in Marshall, TX? From year-round attractions to seasonal events like the Wonderland of Lights, here's what to do!

04/27/2025

The Texas Eiffel Tower is quirky, fun, and worth stopping for if you're passing by! Here's what you need to know before visiting: https://www.lonestartravelguide.com/eiffel-tower-in-paris-tx/

04/22/2025

Happy Earth Day! Here are 21 fantastic places to celebrate it:

The word unique is undoubtedly common in Texas since part of the culture and lore of the state stand on how different we are from other parts of the country. And when it comes to the whopping 89 state parks in Texas, that means we have a little bit of everything! From mountain ranges to ... Read mor...

04/21/2025

Wichita Falls is a quick and easy stop along I-44--you can even see it from the interstate! You can find more of the best waterfalls in Texas here: https://www.lonestartravelguide.com/best-waterfalls-in-texas/

04/07/2025

If you're heading out to Big Bend Country, don't miss this very cool (and well-preserved) remnant of the Wild West!

One of the best-preserved adobe buildings in Texas, Presidio's Fort Leaton State Historic Site is worth seeing on a trip to Big Bend Country!

04/05/2025

Westcave Preserve is easily one of the coolest places we've visited in Texas--especially its grotto and waterfalls. Here's how to visit: https://www.lonestartravelguide.com/westcave-preserve-texas/

04/01/2025

April 1 means that it's officially bluebonnet season! AKA the Ennis Bluebonnet Trails are open for the month. :-) Predicted to be a mixed season this year, especially around Austin, but there will certainly be beautiful spots: https://www.lonestartravelguide.com/bluebonnets-in-texas/

Photos are from Ennis, Muleshoe Bend, and Highway 71 over the years.

03/25/2025

It's strawberry season in Texas! 🍓☺️🍓

Here's where to pick your own berries in 2025!

Looking for the best places for strawberry picking in Texas? These fun Texas strawberry farms are perfect for picking your own strawberries!