Day Trips
The hot mineral waters of Marlin still flow from the
fountain under the public pavilion
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.
1171-1200 of 1,510 entries
Gerald E. McLeod, Feb. 18, 2005
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The Canyon of the Eagles on Lake Buchanan outside
of Burnet is as special as its name implies
Gerald E. McLeod, Feb. 11, 2005
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Artists have tried to replicate the method of creating
cement sculptures that look like wood, but few have
mastered the technique like Dionicio Rodríguez
Gerald E. McLeod, Feb. 4, 2005
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The Benini Sculpture
Ranch outside of Johnson City uses the rugged Hill
Country landscape as a backdrop for two-dozen
designs by internationally recognized artists
Gerald E. McLeod, Jan. 28, 2005
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The Gonzales Food Market makes headlines as well
as terrific barbecue and sausage
Gerald E. McLeod, Jan. 21, 2005
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Heritage Forge in the Homestead Heritage Traditional Crafts Village north of Waco preserves the ancient art of blacksmithing
Gerald E. McLeod, Jan. 14, 2005
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A look back at 2004
Gerald E. McLeod, Jan. 7, 2005
Day Trips
The Outdoor Art Museum reproduces some of the
most famous works of the art world on the walls of the
little town of Eastland
Gerald E. McLeod, Dec. 31, 2004
Day Trips
Brazos Bend State Park and Palmetto State Park are
unique among the hundreds of wildlife refuges in
Texas
Gerald E. McLeod, Dec. 24, 2004
Day Trips
The Outdoor Art Museum reproduces some of the most
famous works of the art world on the walls of the little
town of Eastland
Gerald E. McLeod, Dec. 17, 2004
Day Trips
The Buddy Holly Center in Lubbock is home to a
tribute to one of Texas’ favorite sons and also
provides a venue for international and local visual art
exhibits
Gerald E. McLeod, Dec. 10, 2004
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The Big Texan Steak Ranch in Amarillo might be the
most famous steak house in the world, or at least in
Texas
Gerald E. McLeod, Dec. 3, 2004
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San Gabriel Gardens Christmas Tree Farm packs a lot into a few acres on the San Gabriel River east of Georgetown
Gerald E. McLeod, Nov. 26, 2004
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Capt. Day Trips ventures north of the border to
magical Victoria, British Columbia
Gerald E. McLeod, Nov. 19, 2004
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The Villa Del Rio captures the international influences
of the Mexican border
Gerald E. McLeod, Nov. 12, 2004
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Boondocks Cafe on TX 36 south of Caldwell isn't your ordinary Texas roadhouse
Gerald E. McLeod, Nov. 5, 2004
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The spooky specters of San Antonio
Gerald E. McLeod, Oct. 29, 2004
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Join Capt. Day Trips on a one-hour dolphin tour
Gerald E. McLeod, Oct. 22, 2004
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Appreciating the Indian rock art of the Lower Pecos
River region
Gerald E. McLeod, Oct. 15, 2004
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Cornfield mazes offer fun for all ages
Gerald E. McLeod, Oct. 8, 2004
Day Trips
The best small towns in Texas
Gerald E. McLeod, Oct. 1, 2004
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Marshall, in the northeast corner of the state, has one of the most colorful histories of any Texas city
Gerald E. McLeod, Sept. 24, 2004
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Manny Gammage's Texas Hatters waltzed into the encyclopedia of Texas legends a long time ago
Gerald E. McLeod, Sept. 17, 2004
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Lehm Berg Winery continues a centuries-old winemaking tradition
Gerald E. McLeod, Sept. 10, 2004
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Abilene State Park is an oasis in the parched, red-dirt prairie
Gerald E. McLeod, Sept. 3, 2004
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The Frontiers of Flight Museum at Dallas' Love Field is fun for the whole crew
Gerald E. McLeod, Aug. 27, 2004
Day Trips
If Athens, Texas, hosted the Olympic Games instead of its Grecian namesake, we would see an entirely different lineup of sports
Gerald E. McLeod, Aug. 20, 2004
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Kerrville-Schreiner Park is no longer a state park, but it is better than ever
Gerald E. McLeod, Aug. 13, 2004
Day Trips
The Silver K Cafe brings fine dining with a Texas accent to the highway between Austin and Fredericksburg
Gerald E. McLeod, Aug. 6, 2004
Day Trips
Not all day trips should be within a day's drive of your
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