FOCUS ON THE BACKROADS: A TEXAS BACKROAD CHRISTMAS
Every year, come December there is magic in the air as we prepare for Christmas and the chance to celebrate Jesus’ birth. After Mary and …
Year: 2017
FOCUS ON THE BACKROADS: PALO DURO CANYON STATE PARK
Located in the panhandle of Texas, Palo Duro Canyon is the second largest canyon in the United States. It is approximately 120 miles long with …
FOCUS OF THE BACKROADS – THE TEXAS LONGHORN
The Texas Longhorn should be named the “official animal of the Texas Backroad”. The long cattle drives during the 1800’s when millions of cattle were …
FOCUS ON THE FAMILY – BOB’S OIL WELL: MATADOR TEXAS
Once this unique West Texas landmark, Bob’s Oil Well, was one of the states busiest road-side businesses. Located at the crossroads of US 70 and …
FOCUS ON THE BACKROADS: CLAIREMONT, TEXAS – a West Texas ghost town
In the center of Kent County Texas is Clairemont – the formal county seat and now a ghost town. Clairemont was established in 1892, located …