July 8, 2017 Did you know that there is a real-life castle in Texas? Mike Newman was inspired by the castles of Europe that he visited in his 20s and dreamed of having one of his own. In 1998 he set himself to the task of making that dream come true! Newman’s Castle is located… Continue reading Newman’s Castle
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Courthouses, Canyons, and Colorado (Part IV)
Other Adventures, July 5 – 6, 2021 Besides courthouses and canyons, we stopped at a few other places on our way to Colorado. Bowie (BOO-ee), Texas is named after James Bowie, one of the defenders of the Alamo. James Bowie is also known for the Bowie Knife. In 2016 the city’s Chamber of Commerce unveiled… Continue reading Courthouses, Canyons, and Colorado (Part IV)