The staff was rude and the hours of open bowling are poorly advertised. We drove from two towns…read moreover and were told we could not bowl until 10:30. It was a school night so this was not feasible. We would not have driven to schulenburg if it would have been posted that the lanes were closed

I am from Weimar, just a town away & have visited the bowling alley many times in the past! Service…read morehas always been iffy but tonight, the older woman working the lanes was very helpful & polite! Had one of the best times tonight out of all of my visits - aside of all the teens running around. Great service really does make the experience that much better!!! Thank you

My son and I attended Texas Throwers Camp for the first time. I have been coaching over 15 years…read moreand my throwers always make it State Track meet & place in TOP 5 or WIN STATE. There so much we learned, it is easier just type it in bulletins below. - coaches meet every athlete where there at in skill - Breaking down the shot & discus ( very detailed) - Christian/Family Based Environment ( Professional) - Every Thrower PR in shot or discus ( Practices/Meet) Pierre.

Superb throwing camp! Took my son to Texas Throwers Camp (TTC) three years ago to improve his…read moreshotput and discus form/technique. He was throwing 40 feet (shotput) and 150 feet (discus) on his own, but couldn't seem to improve. With the expertise and hands-on training of the TTC staff, he immediately saw results. By the end of the season, he was throwing 47+ and 170+ feet (both PRs). He has attended every year since. Now three years later, he is throwing the shotput (56+ ft) and discus (195-200 ft), with a Texas high school state title and D-1 throwing scholarship to go with it. You can't go wrong with TTC. Their knowledge on throwing is TOP NOTCH and the staff is extremely helpful. I would recommend this throwing camp to ANY athlete looking to increase their throwing distances.

Used this place for kayak rental last year. The building is very unassuming. They offer both…read moresingle and double kayaks and will drop you off and pick you up when your paddle over. Owner was super friendly and showed us a map of possible hazards and how to navigate away from them. The water is fairly low and slow moving, and this is the perfect paddle for beginners.

My friends and I made the hour long trek from Houston to Colombus, Texas for a day of kayak…read moreadventures. Arrive at the facilities for paperwork and instructions from the owner. Some of us opted to kayak, others did the canoe (which requires more effort since it's much heavier to maneuver around). The scenery was beautiful and the terrain wasn't as difficult as expected. The best part of the trip was kayaking amongst the many cows. We even pulled off to a small dirt island to rest, snack, sunbath and swim. (Watch out for floating cow poop!) When you return the the facilities, they have onsite showers to wash off the stank.

I loved this park more than Brazos Bend SP. This SP was the first one I decided to solo camp at,…read morebut later hiked with the HWHG (Houston Women's Hiking group). I came here in October 2024 and chose campsite 045 a very short walking distance to the restrooms. I opted for a late check in and park HQ had my check in sticker hanging on a bulletin board with the other late stragglers. It was still dusk out and plenty of deer greeted me at the entrance. The park is fairly big and the campsites are close (enough to see and hear your neighbor). I stayed for the weekend Fri - Sun. The first night I pulled out my Eukera grill to cook some veggies with lentils, then out of nowhere what I thought was my dog, Sneakers, but really it was a raccoon spooked me! (Of course, it couldn't be my dog since I came alone! Ha!) The animal was relentless and tried to jump in the back of my SUV to eat what I was eating. I shooed the animal away and he stayed looking at me with it's large eyes. The animal eventually left when it knew it wasn't getting anything from me. Before bed, I made sure to lock my food supplies down and away from the site. The first night, other park goers were loud; cursing, screaming, and just acting plain belligerent up until 2AM. I think someone called park host on them since I started to tone it down by 3AM. The night was muggy hot, but okay with fans. The restroom is lit up so going to use the potty in the middle of the night was very doable. The following morning, I did some yoga at the campsite. I would suggest bringing a tablecloth for the camp table as it was filthy. Site 045 was great having two trees spaced between the two to help pitch a hammock. The following morning, I went on an early morning hike then went to check out the San Felipe Museum solo. The museum was a ton of fun learning about history. I came back to lay in my hammock to take a nap. By evening, I got up to go on a night hike with the ladies. During Halloween, the park decorates for the holiday which is so much fun!! I loved my time! The park rangers were nice and the park HQ has everything including hiking and camping gear. The purchased a bumper sticker for my car and a sticker for my laptop. By Sunday, I was ready to head back to Houston and the drive was short. Sealy is nice small town with nice people. I saw far more wildlife here than at Brazos Bend. The trails were wooded, mostly flat, and shaded. The trails are maintained. Trekking poles aren't needed, but suggested if you have bad knees. I can't wait to camp here again. I think next time I'll choose another site that isn't so close to the restrooms as the foot traffic can be very busy throughout the night, but perfect for solo female campers. If you have a chance, check out Stephen F Austin. It's a good hidden gem.

I visited Stephen F. Austin State Park and overall had a good experience. Just make sure to bring…read morebug spray because the mosquitoes were intense, I felt like I got swarmed the entire time. There are definitely a lot of bugs throughout the park. Unfortunately, I visited after heavy rain, so most of the trails were closed during my trip. I'll definitely have to come back another time when the trails are fully open so I can experience more of the park.

Second weekend in a row! New to RV life and this was our first stop with our new travel trailer!…read moreWhat a delight both weekends have been! The cleanliness, friendliness of staff, and family oriented feel is such a breath of fresh air! We really enjoyed our time here! Showers and bathrooms were very clean. Even threw in a load of laundry before leaving. Huge shoutout to Dee Dee at the Hideaway. She went above and beyond! Food was excellent and she was phenomenal! The band both weekend nights were great! Especially the Tim Branch band. We thoroughly enjoyed our time. Highly recommend!

It was really nice cause basically every year we go here but this year there has been a few…read moreincidents. First of all my cousin left ALL the shampoo, body wash and wash rag. Second I didn't see the famous guy. Third I got a SEVERE cut from one of the slides

This is a pretty okay park, if you're traveling on 71 back and forth to Houston or Austin; I like…read morecoming to this park. The reason why I like coming to this park in particular is because it's spacious enough for me to walk after sitting in the car for a long time and it's not crowded. I like walking down to the Colorado River to look at the beautiful water. Near the river, it's brown sand and if you come in the spring you can see the Texas state flower: bluebonnets! Since they're working on the bridge, you can't access the trails underneath it. But any other time, you can and it takes you to into the town. There aren't any walking trails into the forest, however, if you would like you could walk around the spacious parking lot. It's pretty safe since there isn't a lot of people frequenting this place. The trees are big and old which means that they'll protect you from the sun UV rays. Some of the picnic tables are under these shaded trees which creates a relaxing space. You'll sometimes see some feral cats, but they will not come to you. There's a sign in the park that says do not feed them so don't feel tempted to. Last time I came to the park, I saw a feral cat but it was injured. I deeply felt bad for it and wanted to help, however, it ran from my presence. If you're into sports, they're the large field for soccer and there's even a basketball court. There's plenty of trees for your dog to piss on if they're into pissing onto trees. I'm sure the trees can use the nitrogen. If you ever find yourself needing to use the restroom, there are men and women toilets separately. Although, you might want to bring some Clorox with you since they seem to never clean them. There isn't any sinks in the restrooms. And if you are the skittish type, there is a lot of dead bugs in living bugs in the restrooms. If you are not a litter bug, throughout the park are trash cans. So I know someone is coming to the park to maintain it. Perhaps next time they come they could clean the restrooms since they look like they haven't been cleaned in years! Also, there's plenty of parking.

This park was pretty empty. We only saw a few others walking on the trail. There is one that goes…read moredown to the water near the bridge, which they are currently working on. There are a few historical markers, but not much else. Parking was pretty easy, but being so hot, we didn't stay too long. We might come back for a walk in cooler weather.

Because this is a mobile business, it can be anywhere. I went to Villa Farm Mobile Petting Zoo when…read moreI was at Braeswood Farmers Market (Beechnut and Renwick in SW Houston) last Saturday. The staff was so friendly. To pet the animals only costs $5. They are so adorable and photogenic. I love these animals. Oh. Don't put your hands near their mouth. You won't find me petting them when there were children around. Hahaha.

I drove my kids (2 and 4 years old) 35 min to attend Villa Farm's petting zoo at the Fulshear…read moreFarmer's Market. $5 entry per person. (They are at the Fulshear Farmers Market most Saturdays except if they're booked for a private event- check their Facebook page for updates the week that you want to go) My kids loved it! There were furry mammals and chickens in an enclosure (Guinea pigs, rabbits, mini goats), and in the travel bus there were 4 reptiles and a hedgehog. We even got to hold the bearded dragon and the tortoise :) so cool! Only downside: no masks were worn inside the travel bus. We were sitting in there for a good 10 min or so, in close quarters with 2 other kids and the female staff member (who was super nice!) but my kids and I were the only ones wearing masks.