Play at the beach in a landlocked desert in New Mexico … YES PLEASE!  Especially when that beach offers sledding … an activity traditionally reserved for snow!  White Sands National Monument has it all!  Kite flying, sledding & photography all mesh together in our amazing day at the “beach/snow slopes”.  

Have you ever visited a dark skies park? Just like the glaciers, dark sky parks are vanishing at an alarming rate due to human light pollution. Visit now!

Full of pleasant surprises, from wildflowers to German food, to WINE! Texas Hill Country was our best “accidental” discovery as Winter Texans.

Population 3. When is an US Post Office also a Dance Hall??? Meet Luchenbach, Texas!!!! Where everyone is somebody!

How to make the most of two outside days in San Antonio … not really long enough, but when our week’s weather turned rainy and cold, we managed to enjoy the two days of nice (if chilly) weather we were given.  So many things to do in San Antonio … so little time.  If you’re a foodie, you could really really OD!  Luckily, we’re not...

The Wall isn’t the only thing to see in the Lower Rio Grande Valley, Texas. Find an endangered Ocelot, discover a new bird species, hike, bike, explore history or immerse yourself in colorful culture. Enjoy!