As our non-voyage [1] moves across the country, we head on south to the great state of Texas where cowboy hats and boots abound. The destination offers up a number of kid-friendly activities that can be experienced right at home.

• The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center [2] introduces both kids and adults to wildflowers and other native plants.  Pack up the kiddos for a lil hike [3]and see just how many different flowers they can find on the trip.
• The Alamo [4] may be one of the main attractions in San Antonio due to its historic place in the Texas Revolution and the role Davey Crockett played in the battle.  Help tots re-enact the battle by building a real-life backyard fort.  Allow them to eat, sleep and play in the fort for a day and see how creative they can be with their limited space.
• Austin is known for its live music festivals like Austin City Limits [5] and South by Southwest [6].  Check your local calendar to see if there are any live shows planned for your area.  If not, start your own!  Gather up the neighborhood kids, have them each pick a song they want to "perform" and call all the parents around for an evening of fun and music as your tots take the stage. To make the evening even more festive, consider adding some colored lightbulbs to the lamps.
• You can't get more Texas than a little line dancing.  Grab your tots and swing them round with an afternoon of toe stepping just for them.  Either search for some line dances on YouTube, or use a video [7] as your guide.
• If the plains of Texas are calling out to you, consider recreating the ultimate ranch-hand experience with these ideas [8].
• Chowing down has never been more fun than when you let your kids build their own meal.  Tex-Mex-style items like burritos [9], tacos [10] and fajitas [11] are delicious and nutritious.  See who can include the most colors in their creation.