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The Drunken Chicken in Mission, Texas
There are many great places for barbecue in Texas. In fact, some Texans will occasionally make the weekend pilgrimage to their favorite barbecue spots, which may be hours away. And then, there are local favorite barbecue spots that everybody in town knows and frequents. The Drunken Chicken is one of those local favorites in Mission, Texas. Entranc
Feb 18, 2023 • 2 min read
Watermelon Festival in Falfurrias, Texas
The City of Falfurrias, Texas is a small community in South Texas. It is a two-hour drive south from San Antonio, and a one-hour drive north from the Texas border with Mexico. Falfurrias is on the way between many destinations. But, it is not often a place people intentionally choose to visit. Falfurrias Historical Marker Admittedly, Falfurrias is
Jun 17, 2022 • 3 min read
Fort McKavett, Texas
I used to joke that you have to go to San Angelo, Texas. You don't end up there by accident. That was before we visited Fort McKavett, Texas. If you are looking for remote destinations, this historic site is definitely for you. Our family traveled from Junction, Texas to Fort Stockton, Texas last year. We saw signs on the highway advertising Fort
May 27, 2022 • 4 min read
Hilton Honors Fifth Night Free Benefit
The Hilton Honors loyalty program has a benefit that can prove useful for long stays. The benefit is that you can get a fifth night free stay when you book with points. This means that you are getting a 20% discount on your stay with points. The only requirement to take advantage of this benefit is that you need to pay for the full stay with Hilto
May 9, 2022 • 3 min read
Rib Mountain State Park at Wausau, Wisconsin
Back in 2015, my son and I took a trip to Wisconsin to visit family. It had been some time since our last visit. Up to then, we were mostly making trips to Wisconsin for funerals. It would be a nice change to go just for the sake of going. We stopped at several places on that trip. Today, I am sharing about our trip to Rib Mountain State Park. The
Nov 27, 2021 • 4 min read