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Traveling on the road in an RV can be liberating. You don’t have to pay for a hotel room, nor do you have to pack and unpack your bags.
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Kacey Musgraves: Country Music Superstar and Mineola’s Hometown Girl
Did you know that our quaint little community of Mineola, Texas is the hometown to one of country music’s biggest stars?
Roadrunner Acres is Growing and Improving!
This winter, just a few short years after our grand opening, we’ll be debuting an ever bigger and better RV community in East Texas!
What Are the Best Live Music Venues in East Texas?
East Texas boasts some of the very best live music venues in the state, from small, cozy bars and intimate lounges to large concert halls and open-air amphitheaters.
How Restoring the Wild Turkey Population Has Evolved
The number of wild turkeys in East Texas has slowly dwindled over the past several decades, due to a variety of reasons. But thankfully, that’s changing.
Discover the Five Most Scenic Drives in East Texas
If you’ve spent any time in East Texas, you’re most likely already aware that this area features some of the most scenic highways and byways in the state.
Is It Truly Affordable to Live in an RV?
Many people have figured out that living in an RV can be a very inexpensive—and enjoyable—option. The first step is to find the right RV to fit your lifestyle.
Rodeo is Alive and Kickin’ in East Texas
For most sane people, jumping onto a snorting, snot-slinging, 2,000-pound bull that wants to throw you into the dirt and stomp on you may seem a little nutty.
Experiencing the Artistic Side of Mineola
Since 1990, Sophie and Melissa have been creating unique works of art in stained glass and mosaic tile. In 2004, the two women opened Dragonfly Art Studio in downtown Mineola.
First Annual “Teach a Child to Fish Day” Held at Roadrunner Acres
Through a partnership with Pond Hopper Nation, Roadrunner Acres RV Ranch and Wildlife Enthusiast Magazine co-sponsored the first annual East Texas “Teach a Child to Fish Day.”
Local Boy Makes It Big in the Music Industry
Rafael Espinoza is a unique, award-winning singer/songwriter/guitarist from Golden, Texas, who performs with his band at various venues throughout the year.
See You Later, Alligator!
East Texas is well known for its abundant wildlife, especially the often misunderstood alligator. But there’s one place where you can get up close and personal with gators: East Texas Zoo & Gator Park!
Chasin’ Bacon in East Texas
Deemed an invasive, non-game species in Texas, feral pigs may be taken by any means at any time, including helicopters.
Meals on Wheels: How to Provision and Organize Your RV Kitchen
We love the tips from RVGoddess.com, especially the ones that pertain to cooking in an RV. Here are some great thoughts from one of the recent articles on that website.
Looking for an “Eventful” Experience in East Texas?
East Texas is well known for its many events, and virtually every small town, large city, and county in the region seems to have one (or two or three) each year.
Mineola Museum Pays Homage to Community
One of the most frequently visited historical sites in East Texas, the Mineola Historical Museum boasts a proud and interesting heritage.
Born to Run
Even though it can fly short distances when necessary, the roadrunner is a bird born to run. It sprints across the hills and pastures of East Texas at speeds approaching 20 miles per hour!
Merging Entertainment, Culture, and History
Located in the quaint town of Mineola, the Select Theater has represented a fascinating conflation of East Texas entertainment, culture, and history since 1920.
When It Rains, It Pours — Especially in Grand Saline!
Since 1914, the Morton Salt Umbrella Girl has been saying, “When it rains, it pours.” That’s certainly true in a small town in East Texas named Grand Saline.
When You Come to a Fork in the Road, Go Fishing!
Known as one of the best bass fishing lakes not only in Texas, but in the entire country, Lake Fork is located about 60 miles east of Dallas on Lake Fork Creek.
What’s the Difference Between Park Model RVs and Tiny Homes?
The tiny home movement has captured the imagination of many people over the past few years. But how do tiny homes compare to park model RVs?
Great Texas Balloon Race Celebrates 40th Anniversary
In 1990, the Great Texas Balloon Race was moved to the East Texas Regional Airport, just south of Longview. The airport is still the home of the race today.
Getting to Know Mineola
Mineola is a thriving city in the heart of East Texas. It lies at the junction of U.S. highways 69 and 80, about 80 minutes east of Dallas in southwestern Wood County.
Roadrunner Acres to Officially Open for Business!
After almost two years of remodeling, upgrading, and expanding, the former Golden RV Park near Mineola, Texas will reopen in January as Roadrunner Acres RV Ranch.
There’s a New Kind of “Summer” in East Texas
East Texas was as hot as usual this summer, but what’s even hotter is a young new country singer/songwriter named Summer Franklin.
Grand Oaks Vineyards & Winery: The Best Kept Secret in Mineola
We stumbled across Grand Oaks Vineyards & Winery just outside Mineola, Texas a couple of years ago when it first opened to the public. And what a discovery it was!
Tee Off at the Finest Public Golf Courses in East Texas
With its rolling green hills, towering pine trees, clear lakes, and breathtaking scenery, East Texas boasts some of the state’s best golf courses. And many of them are open to the public!
Year-Round RV Park Living: Is It for You?
Living in an RV full time isn’t for everyone, but it certainly has a number of distinct advantages. The keys are selecting the right RV and the right place to park it.
Annual Show Focuses on Home & Garden, RVs, Boats, and Business
The 2017 Lake Country Home & Outdoor Living Show is a two-day event that provides an exciting opportunity for attendees looking to enjoy East Texas.
Kitchen’s: A True “Nail-Biting” Dining Experience in Mineola
There’s only one place we know of in all of East Texas where you can buy some galvanized nails and eat a great chicken-fried steak at the same time, under the same roof.
A New RV Community is Coming to East Texas!
A new type of RV park is making its official debut in East Texas. Dubbed Roadrunner Acres RV Ranch, this unique residential community near the beautiful town of Mineola will set a higher standard.