The physical manifestation of the beauty and reverence of long ago German, Czech and Wend settlers is as impressive today as in 1800s, when the small farming communities of High Hill, Praha, Ammannsville, Dubina and Freyburg commissioned artists to paint their simple wooden churches.

These artists, remembering the grand and gothic cathedrals of Europe, created a lasting monument to the glory of God, the Painted Churches of Fayette County.

For map and self-guided directions, please visit the Journeys page on USAer.com.

The Painted Churches are located within 15 miles of Schulenburg, Texas, and you may either find them on your own or take a guided tour. These churches stand in stark contrast to Spanish mission style of church found elsewhere in Texas.

The Schulenburg Chamber of Commerce will help you arrange for a tour of the Painted Churches of Fayette County. You may also call toll free (866) 504-5294 for information.

If you like to hunt, you really should enter to win one of the Big Time Texas Hunts!

Valued at more than $100,000, the Texas Grand Slam offers one lucky winner four separate hunts for Texas big game: desert bighorn sheep, white-tailed deer, pronghorn antelope and desert mule deer.

The winner of the Texas Gator Hunt will enjoy a rare and unique three-day trip, pursuing legendary Texas alligators at the J.D. Murphree Wildlife Management Area on the Gulf Coast.

The Texas Waterfowl Adventure include a Coastal Prairies guided hunt for snows, blues and white-fronted geese; a guided duck hunt in the Coastal Marshes; and an East Texas hunt for wood ducks and mallards.

There are other hunts as well:
Texas Exotic Safari
Texas Big Time Bird Hunt
Texas Premium Buck Hunt

All proceeds raised from Big Time Texas Hunts go directly to benefit conservation, wildlife management and public hunting opportunities in Texas. Each entry costs $10, and you may enter as many times as you like.

Enter via the Internet as many times as you like before its too late.

Texas State Parks have extended the Family Fishing Celebration. Bring your kids and fish free in many state parks in Texas. Learn how or teach others to fish. Freshwater and salt water fishing, urban or rural fishing, teach or be taught …

State park Family Fishing Celebration in Texas is going on until 8/31/2006!

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is waiving fishing license requirements for families as part of the Family Fishing Celebration. There will also be events throughout the year to add to the excitement — from kids’ fishing derbies to Learn to Fish seminars. Some parks will be providing loaner equipment and bait: just call ahead to ask.

Here is the web page for Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for fishing and boating.

Come to Texas and see if the fish are as big as everything else!

Keep Your Wheels on the Road.