Texas State Guide.
Texas. My home State. Where I lived for 35+ years of my life before moving to Colorado, then France, then opting to be Nomadic. Visiting your own home state as a tourist is a radically different experience!
Quick Stats:
Time in State: 22 Days
MTB destinations visited: Spider Mtn Bike Park
Favorite camping Spot: Big Bend
Favorite Highlight: Big Bend
TEXAS BLOG POSTS.
Unfortunatley, on my first trip to Texas, I had literally had my van for less than a week. So – at that point, creating content was the furthest thing from my mind as I was still learning what all the buttons did! On the Second trip (mainly to see family), I created a lot more content!
A Lift-Served Bike Park… In Texas?
Is a ski lift in Texas a hallucination or a biker’s dream? Ty hits Spider Mountain to test the only lift-served park in the Lone
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Spider Mountain Bike Park
In Texas there exists a ski lift. But its not for skiing – its for riding. Yes. There is a lift served Bike Park in Texas. And it is fun! In addition to the novelty of riding a lift served bike park in Texas and great climate in the middle of December, the rides offer a real challenge.
Thousand Trails Lake Whitney
Lake Whitney is one of your many Thousand Trails and Trails Collection parks offered in Texas. It has its charms. And its drawbacks. Check out my review here and go on a campground walkabout with me – before you visit!
Medina Lake
My first bike park experience was at Blue Mountain Resort in the Poconos. And wow! What anb amazing bit of luck because BMR is the perfect beginner/intermediate bike park. Want to know why? Check out the video!
Some Thoughts and Highlghts:
Texas is an incredibly diverse state both from a geological perspective to a cultural one. From mountains to beachfront – you can get find it in Texas! It’s also a great place for Thousand Trails Members! There are tons of parks for you to visit around the State so you have plenty of options.
For VanLifers, many Texas beaches allow you to drive on and camp directly on the beach for free or a minimal fee. How great is that? Beachfront property for free.
About Me/What I Bring.
I didn’t start this life to blog. I’m a retired lawyer and CEO. The result. I take a more analytical, data-driven approach to travel and RV life than most creators in this space.
Instead of focusing on hype or highlight reels, I focus on:
- how things actually work,
- what they really cost,
- what breaks or goes wrong;
- and what I would do differently next time.
Before You Go…
If you found this guide helpful, here are a few ways to keep exploring, plan your next stop, or support the work I’m doing here.
Learn More About Me!
Like everyone else on the Planet – my Journey has been unique. It was never a straight line – and where I ended up is not where I thought I’d be. Learn more about my and how I ended up living Full Time in an RV
Destinations & Itinerary
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RV Life Information Page.
I never thought I’d be full time in a Van/RV traveling this great country. This was supposed to be a 1-2 year thing… Along the way I learned so much And I share that wisdom with you. I made that mistake so you don’t have to!
SPONSORS PRODUCTS USED In Texas:
Thousand Trails
Thousand Trails is one of the biggest factors in making long-term RV travel financially sustainable for me. Being able to stay for extended periods without paying nightly campground rates dramatically reduces travel costs. If you’re curious how the memberships work or whether it makes sense for your style of travel, you can schedule a call with a membership specialist to learn more. Using my exclusive referral link can often unlock hundreds in Savings from the Thousand Trails Website Price!
Arvie
Arvie is a campground search and booking tool that helps find availability in high-demand parks and automatically monitors cancellations. It takes a lot of the stress out of planning and makes it much easier to get into places that normally book out months in advance. Click here to visit the Arvie Website and start your first sold out Scan!
Good Day Optics!
Good Day Optics makes high-quality riding and outdoor eyewear that I personally use on the trail. They’re comfortable, durable, and designed for active use rather than just casual wear. I love my Good Day Optics – because I can tell they were designed by people who actually do the sport they were designed for! With the best return policy in the biz, you can try them risk free! If you decide to try them, you can use my link to receive 20% off your order.
Passport America.
Passport America offers discounted nightly rates at participating campgrounds and can be a great supplement to other memberships, especially when traveling between longer stays or passing through new areas. It’s one of those tools that doesn’t replace other options — but pairs really well with them. It’s cheap and has some unique and interesting Campgrounds. I’ve used it several times and always been satisfied!