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Family Travel

Articles, guides, and practical Texas travel information tagged Family Travel.

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Intricate master-level sand sculpture depicting detailed architectural towers on Port Aransas beach during Texas SandFest

Texas State

Texas SandFest 2026: Dates, Schedule, Tickets, Parking, and Visitor Tips

Plan Texas SandFest 2026 in Port Aransas (April 17 to 19) with $30 3-day wristbands, gate hours, $12 beach parking permits, and free shuttles.

9 min readUpdated Oct 2026

Two-lane highway leads toward rugged volcanic peaks on the Davis Mountains Scenic Loop

Places to Visit

Davis Mountains Scenic Loop (TX-118 & TX-166): Highest Highway Route in Texas & Overlooks

Drive the 75-mile Davis Mountains Scenic Loop on TX-118 and TX-166. Guide to Texas' highest highway, McDonald Observatory, and scenic overlooks.

13 min readUpdated Oct 2026

RM 32 curves along the low limestone ridges of the Devil's Backbone in the Texas Hill Country

Places to Visit

Devil's Backbone Scenic Drive (RM 32): Texas Hill Country Ridge Overlooks & Tavern History

Drive the Devil's Backbone on RM 32 through the Texas Hill Country: scenic overlooks, the historic 1930s tavern in Fischer, route directions, and safety.

12 min readUpdated Oct 2026

Two-lane ranch road curves through scrubby limestone hills on the Twisted Sisters loop

Places to Visit

The Twisted Sisters (RR 335, 336, 337): 100 Miles of Hill Country Canyons & Switchbacks

Drive the Twisted Sisters (RR 335, 336, 337) in Texas. Guide to the 100-mile Hill Country loop, switchbacks, fuel stops, road safety, and scenic overlooks.

13 min readUpdated Oct 2026

Paved highway curves along rugged desert canyon cliffs overlooking the Rio Grande on FM 170

Places to Visit

FM 170 The River Road: Driving Big Bend Ranch State Park (Contrabando Overlook & Big Hill Pullouts)

Drive FM 170 River Road through Big Bend Ranch State Park. Guide to The Big Hill 15% grade, Closed Canyon, Hoodoos trail, permits, and scenic pullouts.

13 min readUpdated Oct 2026

San Antonio

SeaWorld San Antonio Guide: Tickets, Rides, Shows, Parking, and Family Tips

Plan your SeaWorld San Antonio trip with up-to-date ticket prices, parking costs, roller coaster rankings, cooler rules, and family itineraries.

12 min readUpdated Sep 2026