The Fort Worth Stockyards in Fort Worth, Texas are a magnificent preservation of Texas history, and the way things once were once upon a time. The stockyard area is loaded with fine restaurants serving a variety of food, but I must add that this is beef country. This area is home to great steaks. The people of Fort Worth Stockyards area are helpful, courteous, and willing to answer any of your questions. The highlight for me was the daily cattle drives of beautiful longhorn cattle walking right down the original brick roads of exchange street. There were also recreations of gunfight’s with the sheriff taking out the outlaws. The stockyards were so enjoyable, that I will definitely be going back to enjoy. One other added bonus is the largest honky-tonk in the world called Billy Bob’s. I’ll post some photos of Billy Bob’s on another post. Enjoy the photos and make a trip to the Fort Worth Stockyards!
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Fort Worth Stockyards
Posted: December 29, 2013 in TravelTags: Dallas-Fort Worth, Fort Worth, Fort Worth Stockyards, Fort Worth Texas, Texas, Texas History, Texas Longhorn, United States
Gaylord Texan Grapevine, Texas
Posted: December 29, 2013 in TravelTags: Christmas, Dallas, Gaylord Texan, Grapevine Texas, Texas, United States
The Gaylord Texan is the largest most magnificence hotel/resort I have ever seen. It is located in wonderful Grapevine, Texas. The people in Grapevine are courteous, knowledgeable, friendly, helpful, and might I add it is the Christmas Capitol Of Texas. This hotel can cater to the smallest wedding, or the largest of corporate events, because of their massive convention center on location. There are four fantastic restaurants serving Italian, Mexican, American Fair, and a Steakhouse. My favorite is the River Cantina. It provides the feel of being right on the San Antonio Riverwalk. Out of ten stars, I give this hotel and eleven. I tried to capture the vibe through photos, but as with anything in life, it doesn’t beat being there. Enjoy the photos!
Great Wolf Lodge Grapevine, Texas
Posted: December 29, 2013 in TravelTags: Christmas, Grapevine, Grapevine Texas, Great Wolf Lodge, Great Wolf Resorts, indoor water park
I must say that I HIGHLY recommend the Great Wolf Lodge in Grapevine, Texas. Grapevine has some really nice people in the town, and the Great Wolf Lodge offers amenities and service like none other. This hotel/resort has it all. The only thing I can add is make sure your pockets are full, because everything is a la carte. Here are some photos from the lodge. Everything is truly bigger in Texas!
Pleasure Pier Galveston
Posted: October 20, 2013 in TravelTags: Bubba Gump Shrimp Company, Digital photography, galveston, Galveston Texas, Photography, Pleasure Pier, Texas, Travel and Tourism
Pleasure pier http://www.pleasurepier.com/ is built on the old Flagship Hotel pier in Galveston, Texas. This pier rivals Navy Pier in Chicago, or the Santa Monica Pier. Right on the Pier is the famous Bubba Gump Shrimp Company, if you are hungry! http://www.bubbagump.com/ There are snack shops, games, high and low thrill rides, and live music. Here are few photos from the pier. I hope you enjoy and find time to visit!
33rd Annual Medina Lake Cajun Festival in Photos
Posted: October 2, 2013 in Photography, TravelTags: Art, Arts and Entertainment, Cajun cuisine, Concerts and Events, Festivals, LakeHills, Medina Lake, music, Texas
Recently the band I play with had the privilege of playing the 33rd Annual Medina Lake Cajun Festival in LakeHills, Texas. The festival was well-managed and full of fun festive people. We had a great time! Here are some photos I took at the festival. Even though there is a drought that has caused a 97% reduction in lake water, the party is still happening.
Beautiful Philadelphia in Photos
Posted: August 6, 2013 in Photography, TravelTags: Digital photography, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Photography, United States
The City of Philadelphia is a very nice American city with great museums, food, and history all around. Of course, just like every big American city one must be careful with certain parts. Here are a few photos from my visit, If you are looking for a city to visit, Philadelphia is a great place.
Philadelphia In Photos
Independence Hall in Photos
Posted: August 6, 2013 in Photography, TravelTags: Digital photography, Independence Hall, Liberty Bell, Photography, Travel and Tourism, United States, United States Declaration of Independence
One place that I think every American should visit is Independence Hall in Philadelphia. Independence Hall is a place with historical facts that will clear up many of the untruths being perpetuated by today’s media regarding the founding fathers of the United States. Namely that the United States was not founded on God. There are more documents here that will verify this truth than anyplace I have ever seen. Here a few photos from my visit.
Parthenon- Nashville, Tennessee
Posted: July 23, 2013 in Photography, TravelTags: Acropolis, Athena, Digital photography, Greece, Nashville, Nashville Tennessee, Parthenon, Photography, Tennessee, Travel and Tourism
When I travel, I always look for interesting things in a city. Of all the things I have ever seen, I think this Parthenon replica takes the cake. The Parthenon is located in Acropolis, Greece, and the replica in Nashville, Tennessee of all places. The Original was dedicated to the Goddess Athena and the replica was built for a Tennessee centennial. This is why Nashville is known as, “The Athens of the South.”
Here are a few photos of this monster-sized museum. If you’re in Nashville, stop by and check it out along with the other beautiful sights of the Country Music Capitol.
The Boardwalk Beast
Posted: July 20, 2013 in Photography, TravelTags: Boardwalk, Digital photography, Kemah, Kemah Texas, Photography, Texas, The Boardwalk Beast, Travel and Tourism, United States
Blue Ridge Parkway Photos
Posted: July 15, 2013 in Photography, TravelTags: Blue Ridge Parkway, Digital photography, North Carolina, Photography, Travel and Tourism, United States, Virginia


































































































































































