Day Trips
The Brazos Indian Reservation began as an effort to provide native Texans with a homeland, yet ended in tragedy
Day Trips
Gerald E. McLeod has covered the world of Texas travel from Amarillo to Zapata and beyond for his "Day Trips" column for more than 25 years.
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Gerald E. McLeod, Oct. 9, 2009
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Highway 16 winds through the heart of Texas like the seam of a colorful quilt
Gerald E. McLeod, Oct. 2, 2009
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Possum Kingdom State Park is one of the most popular boating and fishing spots in North Texas
Gerald E. McLeod, Sept. 25, 2009
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The Cele Store in northeastern Travis County continues a barbecue tradition that goes back to dirt roads and farmers' tans
Gerald E. McLeod, Sept. 18, 2009
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George Kalesik is the sign king of the 'Watermelon Capital of Texas'
Gerald E. McLeod, Sept. 11, 2009
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The best day trips are the ones in the planning stages. Here are a few gems to consider.
Gerald E. McLeod, Sept. 4, 2009
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The Texas Discovery Gardens is a hidden gem among the museums of Dallas
Gerald E. McLeod, Aug. 28, 2009
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Alamo Village, where John Wayne shot The Alamo, has lost the 93-year-old matriarch who kept the movie set and Western-themed park open for nearly 50 years
Gerald E. McLeod, Aug. 21, 2009
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The glass-bottomed boats at Aquarena Center in San Marcos allow a glimpse into the underwater world
Gerald E. McLeod, Aug. 14, 2009
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Steam trains played a leading role in the development of Texas
Gerald E. McLeod, Aug. 7, 2009
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The top eight state park swimming holes in Texas
Gerald E. McLeod, July 31, 2009
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Terry Jones of Jewett in Leon County is a shade-tree sculptor who destroys illegal firearms in the making of his art
Gerald E. McLeod, July 24, 2009
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Drop by the Dallas World Aquarium at feeding time for an exciting show
Gerald E. McLeod, July 17, 2009
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Approximately 300,000 bats live year-round underneath the Waugh Drive bridge in Houston
Gerald E. McLeod, July 10, 2009
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Pendery's World of Chiles and Spices offers 'gourmet spices for the discerning chef'
Gerald E. McLeod, July 3, 2009
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The Houston Museum of Natural Science is hosting the exhibit 'Terra Cotta Warriors: Guardians of China's First Emperor' through October
Gerald E. McLeod, June 26, 2009
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Dietz Bakery in Fredericksburg continues a family tradition that is three generations old
Gerald E. McLeod, June 19, 2009
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Stephen F. Austin is honored with a statue south of Angleton
Gerald E. McLeod, June 12, 2009
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Post-Katrina New Orleans is returning to form as a tourist destination for people from across the globe
Gerald E. McLeod, June 5, 2009
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T.J. Mabrey is dedicated to bringing an appreciation of art to Lampasas
Gerald E. McLeod, May 29, 2009
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A guide to the Big Bend region of Texas
Gerald E. McLeod, May 22, 2009
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The motto at the Big Bend Ranch State Park is 'unforgiving and unforgettable' for good reason
Gerald E. McLeod, May 15, 2009
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Prause Meat Market in La Grange makes barbecue the 105-year-old-fashioned way
Gerald E. McLeod, May 8, 2009
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At the Sea Life Center in Port Isabel, each tank serves as a window to the underwater world off the Texas coast
Gerald E. McLeod, May 1, 2009
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The Elm Creek Cafe serves delicious country-style comfort food, including its lauded grilled quail and dewberry pie
Gerald E. McLeod, April 24, 2009
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South Shore Park on Lake Bastrop preserves a corner of the Lost Pines for all to enjoy
Gerald E. McLeod, April 17, 2009
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Chandor Gardens mixes the open space of a formal English garden with the intimacy of a Chinese garden and transformed one man's dream into a magical, picturesque setting
Gerald E. McLeod, April 10, 2009
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Leal's Mexican Restaurants in the Panhandle named several of their combination plates after the customers who made the dishes popular
Gerald E. McLeod, April 3, 2009
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Mason isn't your normal small Texas town
Gerald E. McLeod, March 27, 2009
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Enchanted Rocks & Jewelry sits near the center of one of the richest geological areas in Texas
