Tag Archives: Galveston

Dallas Weekend Family Get-Away: Galveston, Texas

A quick weekend trip from Dallas in one tank is not difficult to do. In just five to six hours you and your family can soak up the beaches of Galveston, Texas and the summer sun. Located in the Gulf of Mexico, the island Galveston offers thirty-two miles of beaches, a downtown area, and the […]

Galveston Island State Park RV Sites

Galveston Island State Park, located at 14901 FM 3005, Galveston, Texas offers its guests tent camping, rv camping and even picnicking. This state park also offers these camping experiences both beachside and bayside, on Como Lake and on the Gulf of Mexico. Amenities at Galveston Island State Park RV sites at Galveston Island State Park […]

Birding at the Beach: Galveston, Texas

In my opinion, Galveston Island is one of the prettiest beaches on earth. I love the waves of the Gulf, the soft brown beaches, just about everything about it. The warm Gulf beach water is a nice treat, too. As far as bird watching is concerned, the island is an incredible place to indulge yourself […]

The History of Texas Hurricanes in the Twentieth Century

The history of Texas hurricanes in the 20th century appears to be a history of frequent hurricanes followed by years of no hurricanes at all. Texas also had the worst hurricane in American history in terms of loss of life. In the early years of the 29th century, hurricanes were not given names. The worst […]

Family Friendly Things to Do in Galveston, Texas

Every Texan knows about Galveston Island. It was a major Texas town until a hurricane destroyed most of the town and left 6,000 dead. That was in 1900. The town has recovered since and is now the perfect weekend getaway for families looking for some fun on the Gulf Coast. The beaches in Galveston, Texas […]

Best Galveston Restaurants

Galveston Island is a Mecca of fine dining restaurants that matches any resort town in the U.S., but the validity of those reviews are often questioned. Today you will learn of the best choices for restaurants in Galveston, the validity of the source of these reviews, restaurant tips and pricing. Seafood is obviously a choice […]