Texas

Our goal is simply to go someplace warmer for part of the winter so we can enjoy being outdoors.

Days 1-3: Drive to Texas

Planned Activities

None

Actual Activities

The Plan: Driving through on our way to Texas.

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760 miles

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Quality Inn, Pontiac IL
Hampton Inn, Joplin MO

Get around by driving

Day 4: Canyon, Texas

Planned Activities

Palo Duro Canyon State Park

Actual Activities

The Plan: We saw pictures of Palo Duro Canyon online and decided to extend our overnight stay another night so we could check it out. It looks beautiful.

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490 miles

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Days 5-12: Big Bend National Park

Planned Activities

Hiking in the park
Driving the river road
Maybe getting on the river?
Stargazing

Actual Activities

The Plan: We’ve wanted to come here since family visited years ago and talked about how much they liked the area. We’re looking forward to secluded desert and dark skies.

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467 miles

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Days 13-16: Austin

Planned Activities

Bat Colony
Gardens
Surrounding countryside
Live music if possible

Actual Activities

The Plan: Neither of us has been here, though I almost came to school here back in the day. No real agenda; more about absorbing the general vibe.

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Days 17-20: San Antonio

Planned Activities

The River Walk
The Alamo
King William District Victorians
Mission Trail

Actual Activities

The Plan: I’ve been here a couple of times for work and enjoyed the River Walk. I never did make it to the Alamo so I’m looking forward to that.

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Days 21-25: Port Aransas

Planned Activities

Hiking
Walking the beach
Birdwatching

Actual Activities

The Plan: We hope it’s nice enough to walk on the beach, even if we can’t sit on it and hang out. It sounds like there might be good birdwatching at North Padre Island.

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