Tag: outdoor activities

Where to See Fall Foliage in Houston Right Now

If you’ve lived here long enough, you know two things can be true at once: no, Houston will never look like New England on...

Water Play for Days: Keeping Cool this Summer

Updated July 2025 Splish, splash, splosh! Typically, Houston’s notorious summer heat sends us all jumping, cannon-balling, and diving into the nearest swimming pool. But sometimes,...

Top 10 Houston Area Hikes to Take with the Family This...

We all know that in Houston we run for air-conditioned heaven right about the second week of May until towards the end of October....

Houston Summer Outdoor Fun

Yes, we know Houston gets HOT but with a little advance planning and a full arsenal of bug spray, sunscreen, and snacks, there is...

Fun Family Activities in Pearland and Alvin

Pearland and Alvin are rich, diverse communities geographically located just twenty minutes outside of the city of Houston. You may think you must be...

3 Ways to Stay Healthy and Have Fun with Your Family...

Fall is finally here, and that means school is in full swing, pumpkin patches and fall festivals are popping up all over our city,...

Houston Botanic Garden:: Ditch the Screens and Get Out in Nature

I will be the first to admit that my kids have been on screens entirely too much in the past year. Pandemic parenting has...

5 Texas State Parks You Can Visit From Houston

We are a family of avid campers that started falling in love with the system of Texas state parks almost as soon as we...

The Best Parks In and Around Houston

After our big freeze, we're ready to get out an enjoy springtime in Houston! Let's explore the great parks dotting our city, from inside...

Building a Butterfly Garden with Your Kids

Ok, y'all, spring is RIGHT around the corner! Who is as excited as I am? Spring is by far my favorite season; I love...