Roadside Stop: “World’s Richest Acre” Texas Oil Boom Monument
Roadside Stop: The Worlds Richest Acre in Kilgore, TX The “World’s Richest Acre” is located in downtown Kilgore, and it won’t be difficult to spot. Look for all the oil…
See a Western Cattle Drive at the Stockyards
Why visit the Fort Worth Stockyards? Fort Worth claims it’s where the west begins, and The Stockyards are full of the wild west spirit and culture. There are plenty of…
Cinco de Mayo | Field Trip & DIY Journal
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a Field Trip to Goliad, Texas to see the birthplace of General Zaragoza, the hero of Cinco de Mayo. Why should you visit the Zaragoza…
Visit the Historic Chisholm Trail | Cleburne, Texas
The old west comes to life at the Chisholm Trail Outdoor Museum. Experience Cowboy life and Native American culture along the historic Chisholm Trail. Why Should You Visit The Chisholm…
Fannin Battleground State Historic Site | Fannin, Texas
Why Should You Visit Fannin Battleground State Historic Site? The Fannin Battleground is the site of the Battle of Coleto Creek. This was an important event in the Texas Revolution,…
Field Trip to the Birthplace of Texas | Washington on the Brazos
Why Should You Visit? Washington on the Brazos is home to Independence Hall (the site where the Texas Declaration of Independence was signed,) the Star of the Republic Museum (a…
Visit Boomtown at the East Texas Oil Museum
Why Should You Visit? Students will enjoy this immersive museum as they cross the threshold into a 1930s depression-era boomtown. They will be able to see how people in East…
Mission Espíritu Santo at Goliad State Park
Why Should You Visit? Almost everyone has heard of the 6 Flags of Texas (thanks to the aptly named theme park.) At this site, you can experience the time in…
Presidio La Bahia
Why Should You Visit? Presidio La Bahia was the site of the Goliad Massacre, a tragic and significant event in the Texas Revolution. Occurring after the fall of the Alamo…
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Why Should You Visit? Walk in the same riverbed as the dinosaurs, in their footprints...literally. This state park has no shortage of fun activities; swimming, hiking and biking trails, geocaching,…