Now that Spring Break is over (sad face), we can turn our attention to the lovely and cherished summer break. Long hot nights, perfectly tanned bodies and millions of memories are just within arms reach. Now more than ever with social media, it's important to college students to get the perfect "Insta worthy pic" guaranteed to make all of their friends jealous. We spend time googling "summer break destinations," saving our pennies and dimes for months only to spend them extravagantly in foreign countries when we could just be exploring the beautiful state right in front of us. It's easy to take for granted the fact that Texas has so much to offer because we experience it all the time. Texas is a huge destination for many vacationers all year round. Make yourself (and your friends) a bucket list and spend the summer or a weekend checking them off. There's a lot to choose from when it comes to destinations, so I've done the hard work for you (well, the Josh Abbott Band did, but I've broken it down for you).
Twenty-Four Things You Need To Do In Texas
1. Climb Enchanted Rock
Just imagine the view from the top. Remember that what goes up must come down...
2. Drink a Shiner in Luckenbach
Luckenbach, Texas. "Where everybody is somebody."
3. Take your baby to the Riverwalk
A great weekend getaway is a trip to the river walk. Grab your other half and head on down, sit outside and enjoy the view.
4. Float the Frio River
If you haven't had a chance to float the river with your friends yet, I advise you plan a trip ASAP.
5. Hear Red Dirt music on your radio
If you aren't familiar with Red Dirt country, then shame on you. You can find it easily on Pandora.
6. Eat Coopers down in Llano
Pro tip: get the pecan cobbler. You can thank me later.
7. Go to the Houston Rodeo
While you can't do this during the summer, it's definitely still a must on the bucket list. Turkey leg anyone?
8. Sing "Carry On" at a Pat Green show
Seriously, who doesn't love Pat Green?
9. See an Abilene sunset
The picture obviously can't do it enough justice, but definitely makes you want to see it for yourself.
10. Catch a trout down in Port A
OK, note to readers: these aren't trout, but you get the idea. Plus, it would be pretty cool to catch a shark.
11. Know the words to Corpus Christi Bay
Karaoke night anybody?
12. See fireworks out in PK
Second note to readers: I had no earthly idea what "PK" meant in the song until I looked it up. It stands for "Possum Kingdom" state park. Possums kind of freak me out, but these fireworks might just be worth it.
13. Eat a kolache when you go through West Texas
If you don't know what a kolache is, then I feel bad for you son. I got 99 problems but a delicious breakfast treat ain't one.
14. Go to Larry Joe Taylor fest
This item in particular is very high on my own personal bucket list. Annual Texas Country music festival held in late April.
15. See more Texas country concerts (less pop country)
There is just something hugely different about the sound and the feel of the two sub-generes of music. Pop country is like the kid who tries too hard to be cool; Texas country was born cool.
16. Go to the Ft. Worth stock show
Another item high on my personal bucket list. Is it possible to visit too many rodeos? I think not.
17. Sing along with Corry Morrow
*begins to tap foot along to song behind desk* It's pretty contagious.
18. See a Hill country sunset
Another picture that just can't do it enough justice.
19. Hike through Big Bend
There's not a lot of words that can be said here. Breath-taking.
20. Have your hair blown back by Lubbock wind
You'll just have to experience this one on your own; it's pretty incredible.
21. Go somewhere with your friends
My best friend and I talk about taking a trip all the time. There is just something about experiencing things with people you love.
22. Go to the San Antone rodeo
*Another one*
23. Sing "Everclear" at a Roger Creager show
If this doesn't seem like a good time, then I'm not sure what is.
24. See an El Paso sunset
Texas sure is pretty.
Lucky for us, this certainly isn't the end of the list. Texas has hundreds of other hidden gems just waiting for you to discover. Pack your bag; Texas is calling!
Click here for the song and sing along -- "My Texas" by Josh Abbott Band
