Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page 18 Page 19 Page 20 Page 21 Page 22 Page 23 Page 24 Page 25 Page 26 Page 27 Page 28 Page 29 Page 30 Page 31 Page 32 Page 33 Page 34 Page 35 Page 36 Page 37 Page 38 Page 39 Page 40 Page 41 Page 42 Page 43 Page 44 Page 45 Page 46 Page 47 Page 48 Page 49 Page 50 Page 51 Page 52 Page 53 Page 54 Page 55 Page 56 Page 57 Page 58 Page 59 Page 60 Page 61 Page 62 Page 63 Page 64 Page 65 Page 66 Page 67 Page 68 Page 69 Page 70 Page 71 Page 72 Page 73 Page 74 Page 75 Page 76 Page 77 Page 78 Page 79 Page 80 Page 81 Page 82 Page 83 Page 84GoodLifeFamilyMag.com SEPTEMBER | OCTOBER 2016 43 MAYAN DUDE RANCH 350 Mayan Ranch Rd | Bandera, TX 78003 mayanranch.com Grab your cowboy boots and get ready to saddle up! At Mayan Dude Ranch enjoy Texas-sized meals, horseback riding, live music, bonfires, musicals, comedians and so much more! Folks come to the ranch for horseback riding, but there is just as much fun to be had out of the saddle. The ranch offers cozy cottages and spacious lodges of all sizes to fit the needs of your family. Each night at the ranch brings its own brand of fun, from barbecues at the Riverside Gazebo to roasting marshmallows fireside! If you’re looking for a way to escape the city, hit the dusty trail and head to Mayan Dude Ranch. It’s sure to be a great weekend getaway. CADDO LAKE STATE PARK 245 Park Road 2 | Karnack, TX 75661 tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/caddo-lake At Caddo Lake State Park, you can fish, paddle, hike, picnic, go boating and camp or stay in a cabin! Whew! Are you looking for an outdoor weekend getaway? Caddo Lake is not to be missed! Choose from 46 campsites, which include screened-in shelter, or rent one of Caddo’s historic cabins. Fish for more that 70 different species with access to 26,810 acres of lake. Rent or bring your own canoe or kayak for a day on the water. Caddo Lake is also the ultimate hiker’s dream where you can explore the Caddo Forest Trail. So pack up the marshmallows and sleeping bags and take the family to soak up some outdoor fun! HAMILTON POOL NATURAL PRESERVE 24300 Hamilton Pool Rd. | Dripping Springs, TX 78620 parks.traviscountytx.gov/find-a-park/hamilton-pool Ready for an escape in the Texas Hill Country? Hamilton Pool Natural Preserve is located about 30 miles west of Austin, close to the cozy town of Dripping Springs. The preserve consists of an amazing jade green pool with a 50-foot waterfall and a very cool grotto feel. Make sure to plan ahead because swimming is permitted during allocated times of the year and reservations into the park are mandatory. After a day of splashing around, head on into the sweet town of Dripping Springs for a laid-back evening of shopping, wine tours and much more! While Hamilton Pool is well-traveled, another spot in the Hill Country is untouched and pristine. At the West Cave Preserve take a guided nature tour down to the stunning grotto and cave and be taken into a world untouched by human hands. Then, if you want to jump into the Hill Countryfull-on,there’snobetterplacethanMiltonReimer’sRanch—a private ranch turned public park that is an outdoor playground with everything from fishing to mountain biking to some of the best rock climbing in Texas. And to cap off an exceptional weekend, head south of Dripping Springs to the town of Driftwood and take down a big, honkin’ plate of some of the best BBQ in Texas at The Salt Lick. goodTO GO Headtogoodlifefamilymag.com foralistingofthemostromantic weekendgetaways(sanskids)from Farecompare.com'sRickSeaney.