Day Trips
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Day Trips
Gerald E. McLeod has covered the world of Texas travel from Amarillo to Zapata and beyond for his "Day Trips" column since 1991.
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Gerald E. McLeod, April 21, 2006
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Kayakers of all experience levels will enjoy a pleasant
float down the Luling Zedler Mill Paddling Trail
Gerald E. McLeod, April 14, 2006
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The Holy City of the Wichitas has hosted the 'Prince of Peace Passion Play' every Easter season since 1926
Gerald E. McLeod, April 7, 2006
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Jaree Basher helps emerging talent find a voice at the Garland Opry
Gerald E. McLeod, March 31, 2006
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Nowhere in the state takes more pride of its dogwood trees than Palestine, and nowhere can you find a greater concentration of the blooms than in Davey Dogwood Park
Gerald E. McLeod, March 24, 2006
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A family feud has given barbecue lovers two top-notch options in Lockhart, Smitty's Market and Kreuz
Gerald E. McLeod, March 17, 2006
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Take the Texas music heritage tour and learn more about Texas' homegrown talent, such as Bob Wills, Buddy Holly, and more
Gerald E. McLeod, March 10, 2006
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Blessed Mary's in Groom: home to the righteous cheeseburger
Gerald E. McLeod, March 3, 2006
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Kactus Korral Inc., is one of the largest wholesalers of
indoor succulents and cactus in the country
Gerald E. McLeod, Feb. 24, 2006
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Gerald E. McLeod, Feb. 17, 2006
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The Sweet Tooth Tour of Mount Pleasant doesn't cover a
lot of ground, but it does offer a variety of locally made
desserts
Gerald E. McLeod, Feb. 10, 2006
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The Nasher Sculpture Garden and the Crow Collection of Asian Art are just two excellent reasons to make a short trip to Dallas to enjoy some world-renowned art
Gerald E. McLeod, Feb. 3, 2006
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The family-owned Dixondale Farms of Carrizo Springs is the largest and oldest producer of onion plants in the U.S.
Gerald E. McLeod, Jan. 27, 2006
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San Luis de Las Amarillas Presidio once stood on the world stage as Spain's most remote outpost against French expansion into Middle America
Gerald E. McLeod, Jan. 20, 2006
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Juniper Hills Farm between Dripping Springs and Blanco takes advantage of the rich culinary culture of the Hill Country to combine a cooking school with overnight cabins for a unique weekend getaway
Gerald E. McLeod, Jan. 13, 2006
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The good and the bad news from the year 2005
Gerald E. McLeod, Jan. 6, 2006
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Nothing seems to recharge the batteries like relaxing in a rocking chair on the front porch of a cottage surrounded by sounds of nature
Gerald E. McLeod, Dec. 30, 2005
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Bentsen-Rio Grande State Park comes alive with wildlife during the winter months, but is enjoyable all year long
Gerald E. McLeod, Dec. 23, 2005
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Shopping and eating in the Alamo City always seems like a good reason for a day trip to me
Gerald E. McLeod, Dec. 16, 2005
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Hot Damn, Tamales! in Fort Worth offers the tastiest gourmet tamales around, made with love by the Stavron family
Gerald E. McLeod, Dec. 9, 2005
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Robert Cave's Albert Icehouse in Albert, Texas, is a great place to stop between Austin and Luckenbach for a cool beverage and live music on Saturdays
Gerald E. McLeod, Dec. 2, 2005
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The Famous! King's Inn on the shores of Baffin Bay has been serving crowd-pleasing seafood since 1935
Gerald E. McLeod, Nov. 25, 2005
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Ellison's Greenhouses in Brenham boasts an eye-popping array of poinsettias to help enliven the Christmas season
Gerald E. McLeod, Nov. 18, 2005
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Earlier this year the Regency Bridge north of San Saba became the last suspension bridge in Texas that cars can drive across
Gerald E. McLeod, Nov. 11, 2005
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Government Canyon State Natural Area helps protect the
Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone while giving visitors a
beautiful new area to explore
Gerald E. McLeod, Nov. 4, 2005
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The faithful and the curious make the trek to the shrine of faith healer Don Pedrito Jaramillo just east of Falfurrias
Gerald E. McLeod, Oct. 28, 2005
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The Los Ebanos Ferry takes passengers from the U.S. to Mexico and back again with the simple tug of a rope
Gerald E. McLeod, Oct. 21, 2005
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Some 'Day Trips' highlights
Gerald E. McLeod, Oct. 14, 2005
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Joe Cotten's Barbecue in Robstown serves brisket, sausage, ribs, sliced pork, but no birds
Gerald E. McLeod, Oct. 7, 2005
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The rocking chairs at Fox Meadows Guest Houses and
Nature Conservatory look out over a field where the deer
come to feed in the evenings, and that is just one of
nature's delights to enjoy there
