Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center Athens, Texas

*Things to do in East Texas* Texas Fresh Water Fisheries Center http://tpwd.texas.gov/spdest/visitorcenters/tffc/                                         5550 FM2495, Athens, TX 75752                                          (If your GPS takes you down 317, pick … Continue reading Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center Athens, Texas

Sky Vue Drive-In Tyler, Texas

Sky Vue Drive-In Theater 10713 US Hwy 69 N Tyler, Texas 75706 http://www.tylerdrivein.com/ $6 Adults, $4 Children 5-11yrs., Children 5 & under are free! All prices plus tax Cash, check, and credit card accepted Angry Birds & Captain America – Playing the week of May 20 – May 25, 2016 We decided to kick-it old school and taken an adventure to the drive-in theater off of 69 … Continue reading Sky Vue Drive-In Tyler, Texas

Ellen Trout Zoo Lufkin, Texas

Ellen Trout Zoo 402 Zoo Circle Lufkin, Tx 75904 9366330399 http://cityoflufkin.com/zoo/ OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM $ INEXPENSIVE $ Adults $7.00 Seniors 60 and older $6.00 Children 4 to 11 $3.50 Children under 4 Free Members of Friends of the Ellen Trout Zoo Free FitBit Steps: 5,200 If there has ever been an adventure that spoke to our soul, it … Continue reading Ellen Trout Zoo Lufkin, Texas

Caddo Indian Mounds Alto, Texas

Caddo Mounds 1649 State Hwy. 21 West, Alto, TX 75925 (My GPS didn’t take us exactly there, but once you turn onto HWY 21, you will run into it – there is a bird watching sign, historical marker, & the Caddo Mounds sign as well)  936-858-3218 http://www.thc.state.tx.us/historic-sites/caddo-mounds-state-historic-site *FitBit Steps: Potentially a lot… but, we opted not too, you’ll see why below 🙂 * *Very inexpensive* … Continue reading Caddo Indian Mounds Alto, Texas

Movie at the Park Tyler, Texas

Bergfeld Park 1510 S College Ave, Tyler, TX 75702 Parksandrec.cityoftyler.org  $FREE$   “Come as you are, stay as long as you can. We’re all family so no seating plan” If you’ve never felt a since of community in Tyler, Tx, this is the place you’ll find it! Once a month Tyler Parks and Recreation sets up a screen on the stage of the amphitheater at … Continue reading Movie at the Park Tyler, Texas

East Texas Gator Farm Grand Saline, Texas

East Texas Gators & Wildlife Park 9515 FM 1255, Grand Saline, TX 75140 (903) 962-5630 http://www.easttexasgators.com/ Sun.- Thurs. 9 am – 5 pm Fri. & Sat. 9 am – 8 pm  Admission is $7 adults and $6 for children ages 2-12 Senior citizens over 65 are $6 **Check for a Groupon**   This was one of our first adventures we went on as you will be … Continue reading East Texas Gator Farm Grand Saline, Texas

Rainy Day Adventures Tyler, Texas

AT HOME ACTIVITIES Monday, April 18th, 2016 Tyler, Texas $$$ $10 TOTAL $$$   We did not let Mr. Weather man stop us from having an amazing adventure yesterday! We packed in 6 full hours of non-stop fun and at the end of the day, I spent $10 total!! Let me just tell you if you haven’t tapped in to the secret of The Dollar … Continue reading Rainy Day Adventures Tyler, Texas

Caldwell Zoo Tyler, Tx

Caldwell Zoo Tyler, Texas  Caldwellzoo.org 2203 Martin Luther King Blvd  Tyler, Tx. 75702 $$ $8/child – $11.50/adults $$ Fitbit Steps: 4,000 If you haven’t been to Caldwell Zoo or you haven’t gone since you were a kid, go! Although, not too much has changed it is still really awesome. And if you’re looking for 2-4 hours to kill, you totally can!   Now I’m sure … Continue reading Caldwell Zoo Tyler, Tx

Azalea Trails Tyler, Tx

Saturday, April 2nd, 2016 Azalea Trails Tyler, Texas http://www.visittyler.com/azaleatrail/ FitBit steps- 5,500 $$$ FREE $$$  What a beautiful day in the neighborhood… If you’ve never walked the Azalea Trail this time of year, you’re truly missing out! Between gorgeous homes, spectacular landscaping & “princesses” (belles dressed in gowns) what more could a couple of adorable adventurers ask for? We found all sorts of exciting surprises…   … Continue reading Azalea Trails Tyler, Tx

Mineola Nature Preserve 

Sunday, March 29th Mineola Nature Preserve  1860 Co Rd 2724, Mineola, TX 75773 http://www.mineolanaturepreserve.com/ $$$FREE$$$   Grab your walking shoes (take a lesson from us-it would be much more comfortable in workout clothes), pack a back pack, and head to Mineola, Tx. This place is a beautiful, serene escape for some much needed fresh air & sunshine! As soon as you park there are beautiful … Continue reading Mineola Nature Preserve