Day Trips: Shorty’s Place, Port Aransas

Historic Port A venue is changing places

"...Shorty's Place in Port Aransas has survived multiple hurricanes and storms since it..."

Oct. 7, 2022 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

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Old Town Port Aransas remains among the condos and high-rises

"...Old Town Port Aransas is officially a historic district. The..."

Jan. 17, 2014 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: November Travel Roundup

Port A's Harvey recovery, Millican's pecan pie, and fall travel news

"...I first went to the beach at Port Aransas when I was in high school. Over the..."

Nov. 6, 2020 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

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"...by Gerald E. McLeod The ferries at Port Aransas may be the best free ride in the..."

Oct. 24, 1997 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

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"...Port A Beach Lodge in Port Aransas photograph by Gerald..."

Oct. 9, 1998 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: September Events Roundup

Catch up on news from around Texas and travel destinations for fall

"...Beer Can House, one of Houston’s most notable and important folk art sites, needs some old-fashioned TLC. Many of..."

Sept. 1, 2023 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: April Events Roundup

Spring has sprung, and here's 100 ways to celebrate

"...The beach between mile markers 9 and 13 at Port Aransas becomes an art gallery of strange creations during..."

April 1, 2019 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: October Events Roundup

Fall is full of fairs and fests

"...way of the exhibition “Tudors to Windsors: British Royal Portraits from Holbein to Warhol.” The exhibition features 150 objects..."

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

Day Trips & Beyond: October Events Roundup

Over 70 Texas fairs, fests, fetes, and more

"...havoc the Texas coast and the island village of Port Aransas took the brunt of the storm head-on. The..."

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

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"...photograph by Gerald E. McLeod The Port Aransas Zoo is not your ordinary zoo. The animals..."

Oct. 17, 1997 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: February Events Roundup

Texas travel news and more

"...public tours at the Amos Rehabilitation Keep (ARK) in Port Aransas. The abrupt halt to the tours was due..."

Feb. 2, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: October Events Roundup

Enjoy fall foliage, festivals, and fairs

"...Most of the time the old dance hall in Fischer sits vacant except for an..."

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

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"...drift off to the Lighthouse Lakes Trail outside of Port Aransas. Rent, borrow, or buy a canoe or kayak..."

Jan. 3, 2003 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

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"...Without tall coastal bluffs to guide ships into Texas ports, the Gulf shoreline was in particular need of warning..."

June 5, 1998 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: April Events Roundup

Plus Luther Hotel updates, Elephant Rock petition, more

"...Sandy feats. Once a year, the beach at Port Aransas becomes an art gallery of sandcastles and sand..."

April 2, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

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"...Port Aransas is a personal favorite, and the beach seems..."

Sept. 13, 2002 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: December Events Roundup

Texas travel tips from Llano lights to Kerrville craftsmanship

"...the courthouse are just a small part of the town’s Christmas decorations. Across the river, Badu Park sparkles with..."

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

Day Trips & Beyond: October Events Roundup

The weather’s ideal to learn about Bob Dylan or see hot air balloons

"...the $12 general admission tickets. I did hear one old-timer say as he read one of the museum boards,..."

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

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

"...on Saturdays and Sundays. The Orange Show Foundation that supports the park and the Art Car Parade can be..."

Jan. 11, 2002 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: September Travel Updates

Go the social distance

"...COVID-19 pandemic, a limited number of tickets will be sold, no tickets will be sold at the event, face..."

Aug. 28, 2020 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: September Events Roundup

September events around the state are waiting for you to arrive

"...was enormous as they mourned the loss of their 38-year-old daughter, Lauren Catuzzi Grandcolas, on United Flight 93 in..."

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

Day Trips & Beyond: May Events Roundup

Get ready for baby sea turtles, balloon launches, and more

"...the upper right corner of the card. According the Transportation Security Administration website, the new cards must meet minimum..."

April 30, 2019 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

The Sacred & the Profane

The Gourds co-frontman flew the coop for Shinyribs and ain't looking back

"...dashboard of Kevin Russell's Ford F-150, pointed southeast to Port Aransas down Highway 181. Doug Sahm blares on the..."

Aug. 7, 2015 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

Day Trips & Beyond: February Events Roundup

Celebrate Chinese New Year, Mardi Gras, Valentine’s, and more in Texas

"...as a training vessel and to give fans an opportunity to ride the wind. It’s a beautiful sight when..."

Feb. 4, 2022 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: April Events Roundup

Visit historic Presidio La Bahia, take a scenic drive, and more

"...the 1750s. After Mexico gained independence in 1821, the old fort became a pawn in the struggle for control..."

March 31, 2022 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Microbrew Renaissance

It's a good time to drink beer in Texas

"...I believe that this is the golden age of Texas brewing...."

July 4, 2008 Food Feature by Lee Nichols

Day Trips & Beyond: February Events Roundup

Laissez les bons temps rouler

"...parades of marching bands and colorful floats wind through downtown Lafayette like giant snakes shedding its sparkly skin as..."

Jan. 31, 2020 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: March Events Roundup

Spring is full of festivals and flowers

"...making temporary artistic pilings of rocks must be as old as humans' desire for artistic expression. Once you see..."

March 3, 2022 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: June Events Roundup

Pho on the coast, statuesque women in Dallas; June is time to hit the road

"...in the rally were manufactured in the 1960s, the oldest contestant is a 1916 Hudson Hill Climber...."

June 3, 2021 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

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Fayetteville, Texas, pop. 500.

"...Fayetteville may not have a corner on the cute small-town market, but it has a lot of cute corners..."

Feb. 25, 2000 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

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