Attractions
Top 5 Best Weekend Getaways Near You
By Corsi Martin
Although Texas is large and vast and harbors just about every climate that North America has to offer (sometimes all in one day), it can be hard to travel through due to its grandeur. Farmers and ranchers need to get away too, but it’s not always easy to pick up and drive the family to Galveston beach or San Antonio for the weekend. That’s why I dedicate this article to helping you find those hidden gems near you. These are, in my opinion, the top five best places to travel to from North Texas, all locations being no less than two or three hours away, depending where you live.
1. Dinosaur Valley, Glen Rose, Texas– Dinosaur Valley is one of North Texas’ best-kept secrets although it is famous for having discovered dinosaur fossils that allegedly proved the existence of dinosaurs in Texas once upon a time. On any given summer day, one can choose a hiking trail, bring their dogs and swim in almost utter privacy, with the exception of a few passersby. A half-mile hike to the peak of Dinosaur Valley offers a beautiful view of the Texas Hill Country. When you’re done hiking, don’t forget to check out the museum on your way. Oh, and bring plenty of water. Park fees apply.
2. Unk’s Lake, Perrin, Texas- This one’s a great find, and the kids will love it. Unk’s Lake Campground is a spring fed, man-made, recreational swimming area for kids and adults. There are diving boards and a “blob” to keep the kids busy while you relax on the sandy beach with your favorite book. Park fees apply.
To read more pick up a copy of the September 2018 NTFR issue. To subscribe call 940-872-5922.
It’s already March and the smell of springtime parties and special events is in the air.
Everybody knows in order to have a great party, you’ve got to have the right music.
Well, that’s where my friend Katie Dieter comes to the rescue.
Katie, aka DJ KD “The Spinner,” has been spinning the right mix for parties and special events throughout North Texas for years now. Her passion for music helps to make your special event one your friends will never forget. Whether you’re planning a wedding, banquet, school event or just a backyard get-together with friends, DJ KD “The Spinner” is the right call for you.
To read more, pick up a copy of the March issue of NTFR magazine. To subscribe by mail, call 940-872-5922.
Seems lately these days Texas is becoming the envy of musicians from around the world.
With the overwhelming response to “Yellowstone,” the television series, Texas once again finds itself under the microscope of the world, much like the late 1980’s TV series know to all around the globe as “Dallas.”
With that said, the musician population in Texas is beginning to grow as many aspiring performers turn their sights on Texas instead of Nashville. Meet my newly-found friend and fellow musician Grace Partridge. This youthful 19 year old has recently made Texas her new home. She began fiddling at age four in Rigby, Idaho. Grace worked her way through the National Fiddle championships in Weiser, Idaho, becoming a five-time national champion. She’s even played on the Grand Ole Opry. Still yet, her desire to become a true Texas Fiddler has brought her to the Lone Star State. I’m pretty sure we can thank Bob Wills for that.
To read more, pick up a copy of the January 2024 issue of NTFR magazine. To subscribe by mail, call 940-872-5922.
On Nov. 4, 2023, the Wichita Falls Symphony Orchestra will present an evening of Texas Cowboy, Country and Western Swing with yours truly, Dave Alexander and the fabulous Quebe Sisters.
Enjoy the music of Bob Wills, Willie Nelson, Gene Autry and many more of your Texas Music favorites performed with a full symphony orchestra. We also will feature music from my latest CD, “From The Saddle To Symphony Hall,” along with some of my own compositions. It is guaranteed to be a night to remember.
To read more, pick up a copy of the October issue of NTFR magazine. To subscribe by mail, call 940-872-5922.
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