Category Archives: Snowbird

6 Reasons to Love Texas Food

Posted on April 21, 2012 by admin

Texans take their food as seriously as they do their football. Many Winter Texans and other visitors to the Lone Star State have the good sense to agree with them—that Texan food is that of the gods. 1. Texas Oysters … Continue reading →

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Alabama Tourism launches “100 Alabama Road Trips”

Posted on April 18, 2012 by admin

Spring is on the horizon—and that means it’s time to take a road trip. To assist you in getting ready to hit the road, Sweet Home Alabama-style, Alabama Tourism has launched a three-year campaign, “100 Alabama Road Trips” with the … Continue reading →

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What’s to Love about Texas Food

Posted on April 13, 2012 by admin

Texans take their food as seriously as they do their football. If you slander their vittles, they’re apt to defend their deep-fried passion as though you personally launched another attack on the Alamo. Necessity has frequently mothered our creations, and … Continue reading →

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An Oasis for Wildlife: Dead Horse Ranch State Park

Posted on April 4, 2012 by admin

Just a 20-minute drive outside of Sedona (Arizona), in the heart of Cottonwood, is Dead Horse Ranch State Park, a 423-acre outdoor oasis. Dead Horse Ranch is a camping mecca for nature lovers in the heart of Verde Valley. Located … Continue reading →

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Arizona Snowbirds Staying Longer Due to Gas Prices

Posted on March 19, 2012 by admin

Snowbirds appear to be staying longer in Casa Grande, Arizona, this winter, partially because high gas prices have kept them from moving around. According to three RV park managers in Casa Grande, located midway between Phoenix and Tucson, a number … Continue reading →

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Lost Dutchman State Park: Adopt-A-Cactus

Posted on February 29, 2012 by admin

Last winter I posted three articles on Lost Dutchman, an Arizona State Park named after Jacob Waltz, the Dutchman, who reportedly found a gold mine in the Superstitions in the 1870s. According to legend, the gold is still there somewhere. … Continue reading →

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Whale Watching Great Fit for RVers

Posted on February 26, 2012 by admin

Life in a recreational vehicle can be full of adventure and new experiences. The approaching spring season brings new opportunities for RVers to explore the natural world and create lasting memories. Of the many activities available during spring, whale-watching season … Continue reading →

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Frontera Audubon: An Urban Nature Preserve

Posted on February 21, 2012 by admin

Located four blocks from the Weslaco downtown business district, Frontera Audubon is a private non-profit nature preserve featuring mature native woodlands, thornscrub, trails, wetlands, and butterfly gardens. This 15-acre urban site provides habitat for a wide variety of birds, butterflies, … Continue reading →

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Wings of Spring: South Padre Island Nature and Birding Center (SPI BNC)

Posted on February 19, 2012 by admin

Padre Island is a gorgeous island off the southern coast of Texas, the largest of the Texas barrier islands and the longest barrier island in the world. Padre Island is made up of North Padre Island, which is 26 miles long and … Continue reading →

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Farmers Market in Downtown McAllen

Posted on February 18, 2012 by admin

Tucked away in McAllen’s downtown entertainment district, The Market at Alhambra is a new concept in farmers markets. On a recent Saturday, we decided to check it out. It happens from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday with Alhambra, … Continue reading →

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