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June 2025 Photo Contest

Focus on Texas: Family Vacation

Postcards from our readers’ far-flung adventures

Whether going overseas or just over yonder, these readers love picnicking, beach combing, hiking, riding the rivers and cheering on their favorite teams as a family. Now pile in the family van, and let’s have some fun!

Blair Rincones, Pedernales EC: “The first time our kids experienced the Gulf Coast, the heart-shaped sunset made it truly a magical experience.”

Taryn Jenkins, Trinity Valley EC: “A beach trip before a college send-off.”

Danica Peters, Pedernales EC: “Summer lake days and jumping off the boat.”

Elke Jones, Central Texas EC: “My entire family traveled to our Llano County ranch to enjoy the total solar eclipse.”

Veronica Bryant, CoServ: “Took the fur babies for fun in the sun.”

Berny Duke, Wood County EC: “Father and son having a serious conversation at Enchanted Rock during spring break while the girls of the family decide to make their shadow figures dance.”

Phyllis Cram, Pedernales EC: “Granddaughter Katherine Morris pretending to throw her brother Joey over at the Canadian Niagara Falls.”

Amy Bogs, Navasota Valley EC: “We love relaxing on the Texas coast with our daughter, Sarah.”

Joseph and Nancy Pigford, Houston County EC: “Our grandson and great-grandson eating snow cones together on our family vacation.”

Debbie Stafford, Pedernales EC: “Grandkids and family day at Minute Maid Park in Houston watching the Astros play.”

Karen Barnes, Medina EC: “The Lee family enjoys the Nueces River.”

Josh Lloyd, Bluebonnet EC: “We love visiting the amazing parks Texas has to offer. This trip we spent at Big Bend.”

Sandra Castanon, Medina EC: “Ptolemy stands in front of the Statue of Liberty on a family vacation to NYC.”

Holli Preuss, Pedernales EC: “We traveled to Sydney, Australia, and the biggest highlight was seeing the Opera House. It was a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Making lasting memories through travel is priceless.”