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Danno's Texas Travel Blog March 2006 Archive

By Danno Wise, About.com Guide to Texas Travel since 2004

2006 Kids Cup Fishing Tournament

Thursday March 30, 2006
Set to be held April 21-22 on South Padre Island, the 2006 Kids Cup Fishing Tournament will give young anglers a taste of competitive fishing, with an all expense paid ... Read More

Poteet Strawberry Festival

Tuesday March 28, 2006
The annual Strawberry Festival draws over 100,000 visitors to the tiny town of Poteet. This event, which has been held for nearly 60 years, attracts nationally-known country music stars and ... Read More

April 2006 Events and Festivals in Texas

Monday March 27, 2006
April's favorable weather encourages plenty of festivals and events to be staged across Texas. In fact, some of Texas' most unique festivals are held in April.

Bayou City Cajun Festival

Saturday March 25, 2006
Held each year in Houston, the Bayou City Cajun Fest includes plenty of Cajun cuisine, live music, entertainment and more. This year's event is set for April 2 and 3. ... Read More

Spring Birding in Texas

Thursday March 23, 2006
Wildflowers aren't the only thing that draws a crowd to the Lone Star State during the spring season. Thanks to the spring migration, birding has become one of the fastest ... Read More

Top Summer Vacation Activities in Texas

Wednesday March 22, 2006
Summer is the most popular season to visit Texas since there is so much to see and do. While visiting the Lone Star State this summer, don't miss visiting some ... Read More

Visiting Attractions Along the Texas Coast

Wednesday March 22, 2006
Texas has over 300 miles of coastline bordering the Gulf of Mexico. In addition to many stretches of beautiful beach, the Texas Gulf Coast region is home to some of ... Read More

Galveston Feather Fest

Wednesday March 22, 2006
Galveston's annual Feather Fest is set to coincide with the spring migration, giving birders an opportunity to view over 300 species as they make their way over the island. This ... Read More

Tyler Azalea Trail

Sunday March 19, 2006
From mid-March through mid-May, the city of Tyler, Texas is home to the Azalea and Spring Flower Trail, which includes tours of area homes and flower trails, a civil war ... Read More

Natural Attractions in the Texas Hill Country

Friday March 17, 2006
The Texas Hill Country is one of the most popular tourist areas in the southern United States. The prime reason for the region's popularity is its unique natural beauty and ... Read More

FLW Redfish Series - Rockport Tournament

Wednesday March 15, 2006
With a number of Texas teams fishing the circuit, FLW made the decision to host two of their Western Division events in the Lone Star State in 2006. This year, ... Read More

Shamrock St. Patrick's Day Festival

Monday March 13, 2006
What else would you expect to celebrate in a town named Shamrock? The annual Shamrock St. Patrick's Day Festival has grown into a two-day event featuring parades, music, motorcycle rally, ... Read More

Nederland Heritage Festival

Sunday March 12, 2006
The Nederland Heritage Festival is one of the largest free festivals in the state. An annual event since 1973, the Nederland Heritage Festival features a carnival, pageants, golf and softball ... Read More

Salt Water Fishing Tournament Trails in Texas

Thursday March 9, 2006
Texas has long been a hotbed for bass fishing tournaments. However, with the proliferation of salt water tournament trails, Texas has also become a favorite destination for coastal tournament fishing. ... Read More

St. Patrick's Day in Texas

Wednesday March 8, 2006
With St. Patrick's Day right around the corner, visitors should expect plenty of "Texas-sized parties" in the Lone Star State. If you are looking for a spot to spend the ... Read More

Sweetwater Rattlesnake Roundup

Tuesday March 7, 2006
Held during the second weekend of March annually since 1958, Sweetwater's World's Largest Rattlesnake Roundup draws over 30,000 visitors from across the US and beyond. This year's roundup will be ... Read More

South By Southwest Music Festival

Sunday March 5, 2006
Held in Austin each March, South By Southwest (SXSW) is one of the top music festivals in the country. Event performers cover over 50 stages in downtown Austin. This year, ... Read More

Family Spring Break Ideas

Friday March 3, 2006
Spring Break is most often associated with college students taking a week-long break from spring semester studies. At the same time, thousands of school kids are also on vacation and ... Read More

Borderfest 2006

Thursday March 2, 2006
The Texas border town of Hidalgo celebrates its border heritage each spring with their annual Borderfest. This year's entertainment schedule includes such nationally known performers as Brad Paisley, Jimmy Gonzalez ... Read More
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