Everyone in Texas, when thinking about vacation spots and what to try next, seems to always want to go east or west. And granted, there are a TON of great places within our own State borders to visit. No matter what you are looking for-you'll find it here. Lakes, fishing, beaches, swimming, nightlife, museums and art, live music, sports, and concerts-Texas has EVERYTHING. But when you're ready to try something different, and it's warm out, here's an idea: HEAD NORTH OF THE BORDER TO OKLAHOMA!

Just over the border, there's a great place that has campgrounds. It also offers swimming and boating and fishing and hiking... There's even a Volleyball court and basketball court. I'm talking about Lake Frederick in Tillman County Oklahoma. The best part is--everyone here always talks about everything being a 5 hour or more drive from here in West Texas... But this is actually UNDER that margin! Clocking in on the road at exactly 4 hours and 43 minutes (without potty or gas stops of course), this could be a fun trip to do this weekend with the entire family and just unplug for a few days.

When you pack-bring the swim trunks and pool toys, fishing gear, sports equipment, and a cooler with plenty of stuff to grill... And when you've swam and fished a grilled and hung out by the campfire and you're ready to see something different for a bit-head into town in Frederick and check out all there is to see and do-like the Hackberry Flat Center for some bird watching, or Pioneer Heritage Townsite Museum, or maybe even the World War 2 Airborne Demonstration Team Hangar. Whatever you do-enjoy your holiday weekend!