Field Trip to a Spooky Swamp at Caddo Lake State Park
Caddo Lake is often described as hauntingly beautiful. This lake is completely different from most Texas lakes. You won’t find jet skis and speedboats here. What you will find is…
Field Trip to the Top of Texas at Guadalupe Mountains National Park
All the National Parks are treasures, but the two we have here in Texas are personal favorites. There is something magical about the desert and the remoteness of Big Bend…
The Ultimate Big Bend Field Trip Guide & Checklist
Big Bend is a magical, captivating piece of west Texas, but it is not a quick trip for anyone. It requires driving, and once you arrive, more driving, much more…
Field Trip to Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site
Here at Fort Richardson, you will be able to experience what life was like on a frontier fort! Step into this time in Texas history when the dust had just…
Field Trip to Mission Tejas State Park
At this small state park in the piney woods of Texas, you will find some significant pieces of Texas history. Here is a rundown of the historical sites you’ll want…
Field Trip to Waco Mammoth National Monument
Why Visit Waco Mammoth National Monument in Waco, Texas? Here in Waco (a city made famous by HGTV and an early 1990s government stand-off), you will find an amazing prehistoric…
Caddo Mounds State Historic Site
To understand all that makes Texas so unique, you need to start from the beginning. Before the 6 flags of Texas ever made an appearance, a vibrant and peaceful Caddo…
San Antonio Missions National Historic Park
Just a few miles south of downtown San Antonio, you'll find an impressive trip back to a time when Spain ruled over the land we now call Texas. Missions were…
Take the Kids to Fort Worth for a Day in the Life of a Cowboy (or Cowgirl)
Some say Ft Worth (also known as Cowtown) is where the west begins. They have held on to their cowboy culture well. These 3 stops will keep your kids entertained…
Field Trip Through the Texas Revolution
8 Sites That Will Bring the Texas Revolution to Life Field Trip Texas began as an attempt to make Texas History more exciting for homeschoolers. In Texas, kids usually get…