Texas National Parks: Big Bend
Nothing is a more iconic Texas landmark than Big Bend National Park. Although summer months in the West Texas desert bring scorching temperatures, October-April weather provides an excellent [...]
Texas National Parks: Guadalupe Mountains
Did you know that Texas is home to several mountain ranges? While most of our state is relatively flat or hilly, West Texas is home to several mountain [...]
Spring Activities for Kids in Austin
As temperatures warm up this spring, we know families will be itching to make the most of their weekends. That’s why we put together a list of some [...]
Spring Activities for Kids in San Antonio
Spring is in full bloom, and here in Texas, we only have a small window before the comfortable spring temps are replaced with the heat of summer. We’ve [...]
3 Holiday Family Traditions to Start
As your family grows, so do your traditions. The annual crying picture with Santa becomes the kids who are too cool to pose. The favorite holiday meal needs [...]
Best Places To See Bluebonnets in Austin and San Antonio
Photo Credit: Andreanna Moya Photography via Compfight cc It's wildflower season, and that means it's time to take your annual pictures in the bluebonnets. ;) If you're in [...]
3 Family Spring Break Ideas In Texas
Dinosaur statues at Dinosaur Valley State Park Spring break is almost here. If you're lucky enough to get some time off when the kids do, then it may [...]
Breakfast With the Easter Bunny
Easter weekend is when families get together and have fun! There are many family orientated events taking place in the Austin and San Antonio areas. Be sure to click the [...]
First Digital Library in U.S. Opens In San Antonio
The first public digital library of it's kind, BiblioTech, opened on September 14, 2013 right here in San Antonio. Located at 3505 Pleasanton Road, BiblioTech will offer free memberships to Bexar [...]
Summer Family Fun At Schlitterbahn
Often families that head into one of our Country Home locations are new to the area, and they don't know about all the fun family activities that the San Antonio/Austin [...]