Day Trips: International Waterlily Collection, San Angelo

Texas botanical garden of water plants saved the native flowers of Egypt’s Nile River

"...1,344th in a series. Collect them all. Day Trips, Vol. 2, a book of "Day Trips," is..."

April 28, 2017 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips: Kleb Woods, Tomball

A hermit’s paradise becomes a permanent island thicket among the urban sprawl of Houston

"...1,343rd in a series. Collect them all. Day Trips, Vol. 2, a book of "Day Trips," is..."

April 21, 2017 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips: Krause’s Cafe, New Braunfels

Famous German restaurant is back with a beautiful new bierhalle and 80 beers on tap

"...a perfect place to relax after shopping at the Saturday morning farmers' market next door...."

April 14, 2017 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips: World War I Memorials

Communities around Texas remember their fallen sons from the Great War

"...copy of the doughboy design. Henry was killed 35 days before the end of the war on Nov. 11,..."

April 7, 2017 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips: Schilo's Deli, San Antonio

For a century the German deli has served the rye bread fresh and strudel à la mode

"...in San Antonio. It's open 7am-8:30pm, and closed on Sunday. For info, call 210/223-6692 or go to www.schilos.com...."

March 31, 2017 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips: Oso Pier & Grill, Corpus Christi

Iconic fishing pier gets new lease on life but retains its coastal charm

"...1,339th in a series. Collect them all. Day Trips, Vol. 2, a book of "Day Trips," is..."

March 24, 2017 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips: New London School Explosion

This year marks the 80th anniversary of the deadliest school disaster in U.S. history

"...1,338th in a series. Collect them all. Day Trips, Vol. 2, a book of "Day Trips," is..."

March 17, 2017 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips: Caddo Mounds Historic Site, Alto

New grass house shows how the old ways provided shelter

"...1,337th in a series. Collect them all. Day Trips, Vol.2, a book of "Day Trips," is available..."

March 10, 2017 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips: Whiteside Museum of Natural History, Seymour

Ancient history comes alive near where the bones were found

"...concentration of fossils. The museum opens daily except on Mondays. For information, go to www.whitesidemuseum.org...."

March 3, 2017 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips: Green’s Sausage House, Zabcikville

Roadside eatery provides all the small town essentials

"...Green began running the cafe for Zabcik in 1946. Today, their sons, Marvin and Charles, continue the tradition of..."

Feb. 24, 2017 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips: JBS Wetland Center, Seagoville

Bald eagle couple expecting two chicks to hatch on internet TV

"...open to the public on the first and third Saturdays of the month. At best, the closest visitors can..."

Feb. 17, 2017 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips: 8th Wonder Brewery, Houston

Craft brewery toasts the local iconic former sports stadium

"...its fourth anniversary. The music festivals that accompany the birthday parties have become legendary in Space City...."

Feb. 10, 2017 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips: Bolner’s Meat Company, San Antonio

Century-old market carries wide choice of meats and Fiesta Brand spices

"...1,332nd in a series. Collect them all. Day Trips, Vol. 2, a book of "Day Trips," is..."

Feb. 3, 2017 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips: Hatco Outlet Store, Garland

Longtime Texas tradition makes more than ranch and rodeo family headwear

"...The company offers factory tours at 9:30am and 2pm Tuesdays and Thursdays. For info, call 800/288-6579...."

Jan. 27, 2017 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips: Six Vices for the New Year

Forget making New Year’s resolutions this year and embrace your little sins with gusto at these six destinations

"...Tejas Lager. Belly up to the taproom in Alpine Wednesday through Saturday with tours on Saturday afternoons...."

Jan. 6, 2017 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips: Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern, Houston

Historic water reservoir becomes one-of-a-kind public space and theatre

"...Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern is open for tours Wednesday through Sunday (Thursdays are free), but tickets must be..."

Dec. 23, 2016 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips: Camp Hearne POW Museum

The small town of Hearne remembers when German Nazis came to Texas

"...1,325th in a series. Collect them all. Day Trips, Vol. 2, a book of "Day Trips," is..."

Dec. 16, 2016 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips: Farwell and the Ozark Trail

Texas town on the New Mexican border has one of the last highway markers

"...1,324th in a series. Collect them all. Day Trips, Vol. 2, a book of "Day Trips," is..."

Dec. 9, 2016 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips: Lady Justice in Comanche

Statue of Lady Justice returns to old courthouse to guard the halls

"...1,323rd in a series. Collect them all. Day Trips, Vol. 2, a book of "Day Trips," is..."

Dec. 2, 2016 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips: San Saba River Nature Park

Take a hike in a historic pecan forest along the San Saba River

"...1,322nd in a series. Collect them all. Day Trips, Vol. 2, a book of "Day Trips," is..."

Nov. 25, 2016 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips: Cave Without a Name, Boerne

Hill Country underground rock formations are too beautiful to be named

"...1,321st in a series. Collect them all. Day Trips, Vol. 2, a book of "Day Trips," is..."

Nov. 18, 2016 Column

Day Trips: Mike Cotten's BBQ, Calallen

Barbecue dynasty continues with third generation of pitmasters

"...1,320th in a series. Collect them all. Day Trips, Vol. 2, a book of "Day Trips," is..."

Nov. 11, 2016 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips: Glenn Goode’s Big People, Gainesville

Towering sculptures are roadside attractions

"...1,319th in a series. Collect them all. Day Trips, Vol. 2, a book of "Day Trips," is..."

Nov. 4, 2016 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips: Smither Park, Houston

Art garden turns old dishes into beautiful mosaics

"...1,318th in a series. Collect them all. Day Trips, Vol. 2, a book of "Day Trips," is..."

Oct. 28, 2016 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips: Marine Science Center, Port Aransas

Science center unveils the natural secrets of the barrier island

"...1,317th in a series. Collect them all. Day Trips, Vol. 2, a book of "Day Trips," is..."

Oct. 21, 2016 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: Bent's Fort, Colo.

Once the superstore of the Santa Fe Trail

"...conveyance, in 1841 it would probably take around 23 days of steady progress to travel the 800 miles from..."

Oct. 19, 2016 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips: Anheuser-Busch Brewery, Houston

With more than 25 beverages under their label, drinking the AB InBev brand is easy in their tap room

"...(minus the park) began again in 2015. On a Wednesday morning I was the only attendee at the $25..."

Oct. 14, 2016 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips: Southern Flyer Diner, Brenham

Retro diner serves up a hot plate of nostalgia for fliers and drivers

"...for lunch. It's a flying hobbyist's equivalent of a Sunday drive. With waitresses dressed in poodle-dog skirts, old rock..."

Oct. 7, 2016 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips: Comanche City Park

Chainsaw sculptor turns dead tree stumps into works of art

"...1,314th in a series. Collect them all. Day Trips, Vol. 2, a book of "Day Trips," is..."

Sept. 30, 2016 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips: Kenedy Ranch Museum, Sarita

South Texas ranching family's history is told through colorful murals

"...occupy the upper floor. The museum is closed on Mondays and major holidays. For more information, go to www.kenedy.org...."

Sept. 23, 2016 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

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