Day Trips: Forts Concho, Lancaster, and Richardson

Ruins of three forts recall frontier Texas

"...Forts Concho, Lancaster, and Richardson were once part of the..."

Aug. 26, 2022 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips: Buffalo Soldiers Memorial, San Angelo

Black enlisted soldiers get their own memorial this summer

"...Buffalo Soldier Memorial stands across a busy street from Fort Concho National Historic Landmark in San Angelo, where many..."

Sept. 22, 2023 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

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Fort Richardson State Park outside of Jacksboro mixes the story of the Old West with outdoor recreation for the modern family

"...Fort Richardson State Park, outside of Jacksboro, Texas, began as..."

Aug. 22, 2008 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: December Events Roundup

Texas travel tips from Llano lights to Kerrville craftsmanship

"...Christmas at Old Fort Concho Dec. 2-4, San Angelo, fortconcho.com/home/events/christmas-at-old-fort-concho..."

Nov. 30, 2022 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: October Events Roundup

Find fall foliage in Texas and stop and smell the roses

"...lines around the country including the Heartland Flyer between Fort Worth and Oklahoma City. A party of six traveling..."

Oct. 3, 2019 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: December Events Roundup

It's the most wonderful time of the year

"...Life-Size Nativity Figures Dec.1-31, Comfort, www.comfortchamber.com..."

Dec. 1, 2018 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

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The historic Army forts around Central Texas and beyond.

"...U.S. Army forts in Texas during the 1800s never lived up to..."

May 11, 2001 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

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Once closed to the public, Fort Chadbourne – located between San Angelo and Abilene – is now open for tours

"...Fort Chadbourne was a lonely place when the U.S. Army..."

June 1, 2007 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: October Events Roundup

Fall is full of fairs and fests

"...in 1757 to protect a nearby Spanish mission, the fort lasted until 1768. The Spaniards came to the area..."

Oct. 1, 2018 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: October Events Roundup

Enjoy fall foliage, festivals, and fairs

"...free Texas State Historic Sites Official Guide. From frontier forts to coastal lighthouses the 16-page guide directs you to..."

Oct. 1, 2021 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: April Events Roundup

Start April with a scenic drive along fields of flowers

"...Frontier Day at Fort Concho April 21, San Angelo, www.fortconcho.com..."

March 31, 2018 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: October Events Roundup

Over 70 Texas fairs, fests, fetes, and more

"...Davis Mountains Preserve Open Day Oct. 14, Fort Davis, www.nature.org/texas..."

Oct. 4, 2017 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: December Events Roundup

Dickens on the Strand starts the month off right

"...Hill Country Handmade Market Dec. 1-2, Comfort, www.hillcountryhandmademarket.com..."

Dec. 1, 2017 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: April Events Roundup

Seize the day ... trip

"...Frontier Day at Fort Concho April 22, San Angelo, www.fortconcho.com..."

April 5, 2017 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: February Events Roundup

Happenings from around the state

"...fix, go to any one of five museum in Fort Worth and Albany to remember how the west was..."

Feb. 1, 2016 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Art of the State

Retiring director Rick Hernandez reflects on three decades with the Texas Commission on the Arts

"...legislators, because they thought we were making a genuine effort to make ourselves accessible...."

Aug. 17, 2007 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Day Trips & Beyond: December Events Roundup

Saddle up your reindeer

"...Tour of Lights Dec. 4-Dec. 31, San Angelo, www.conchochristmascelebration.com/tour-of-lights..."

Dec. 3, 2021 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

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Fishing for striped bass in Lake Texoma.

"...the lower the per-person price. A 23-foot boat can comfortably hold six fishermen plus the guide, but the maximum..."

June 15, 2001 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

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"...Fort Concho photograph by Gerald E. McLeod..."

Jan. 1, 1999 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: September Events Roundup

Find fall foliage and festivities all over Texas

"...has been to the site of where the old fort actually stood and there are only a few stones..."

Sept. 6, 2022 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: January Events Roundup

New year, new adventures

"...and the Paint Rock Coffee Company is a great comfort stop. In the former bank building across the street..."

Jan. 4, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: December Events Roundup

Happy holidays to everyone and happy daytrippin’ to all!

"...Nature in Lights Through Jan. 9, Fort Hood, www.hoodmwr.com..."

Dec. 2, 2016 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips: Lt. Henry O. Flipper

Former Buffalo Soldier helped establish mining in the border region.

"...Lt. Henry O. Flipper knew the frontier forts strung across Texas as well as anyone at the..."

April 29, 2016 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: November Events Roundup

Pre-holiday travel tips

"...Lone Star Film Festival Nov. 7-11, Fort Worth, www.lonestarfilmfestival.com..."

Nov. 2, 2018 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: Christmas Lights 2017

Take the scenic route

"...Gift of Lights Nov. 23-Dec. 30, Texas Motor Speedway, Fort Worth, www.tmsgiftoflights.com..."

Nov. 22, 2017 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

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Captain Day Trips plans your travel itinerary for the coming year.

"...The McDonald Observatory outside of Fort Davis in West Texas has a terrific view of..."

Jan. 11, 2002 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

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"...of a task, so I never completed the project. Fortunately, this list is culled only from places that I..."

Jan. 5, 2001 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

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"...businesses have moved from the dusty streets of the Concho County seat 35 miles west to San Angelo or..."

Jan. 22, 1999 Column by Gerald E. McLeod