Over the weekend my wife and I decided to get out of the RV
for the day since the weather was nice here in Central Texas. We had been talking
about a few options the week before about what to do and we agreed that we would
go and check out Dinosaur Valley State Park in Glen Rose, TX. Glen Rose is
located approximately 54 miles south-southwest of Fort Worth, and it is located
approximately 90 miles north-northwest of Temple.
We drove up for the day and had a great time. Some of the
attractions were closed due to the super weird weather we have been having in
Central Texas lately. We were able to walk through the Dinosaur Trail that has
numerous species of life size dinosaur statues along with plaques that give
their names and information. We also did the “geocache” mining where you get to
sift through a bag and/or bucket of sand and find gemstones or small dinosaur
bones and petrified Dino-poop. The dinosaur track trail was closed due to
weather as well as the fossil dig. All in all, though, it really was a lot of
fun and highly informative. It’s a great place to take your kiddo’s. Also, if
you want to stay there, they have an on-site RV park, but it is a little
expensive. I suppose that is to be expected however since it is located in a
tourist area.
One of the things that I really wanted to see while we were
in the area though was the “Creation Museum” that is located about a mile and
half down the road from the Dino Park. If you have ever contemplated Creation
vs. Evolution, this museum has some very compelling evidence supporting
creation. (I have always been a firm believer in Creation) I do not doubt that
evolution does play a significant role in the laws of nature though as all
things do evolve and change with their environments but that is a topic for a
later post. The creation museum has plaster casts proving that both man and
dinosaur co-existed at the same time. This museum also has a full-scale model
of Noah’s Ark as well as a piece of wood that was found in the mountains of
Ararat in which the Holy Bible says Noah’s great ark came to rest. This wood
was tested, and it was discovered that it was saturated with “pitch” as
described in the Bible. For more information about “pitch” check out this link…
https://creation.com/the-pitch-for-noahs-ark
Now, I don’t know about you, but the fact that this museum actually has a piece
of what can ONLY be the great ark that Noah built was pretty impressive for me.
There are so many interesting items on display at this museum. I highly recommend
that you make this a must see if you are in the area.
After we left the Creation Museum, we decided that we wanted
to eat an early dinner at one of the locally owned restaurants. We decided on a
quaint little place located in the middle of Glen Rose on the town square. The place
was called “Blackies on the Square”. When you walk in, you are immediately
greeted with a smile and “Welcome in” by the staff. The restaurant has a “shotgun”
style layout with a full-length bar on the left and an arrangement of very eclectic
seating on the right. Behind the bar there are 5 big screen televisions mounted
on the wall each playing a different channel. (Mostly Sports). The staff was
very friendly, and we learned that our server is the fiancé of the owner’s
daughter. He told us that it was a family owned and operated restaurant. The
building and décor looked dated but very well preserved and my wife asked how old
the building was. The owner was sitting two tables down and he told us that is
was built in the early 1900’s.
We looked at the menu and decided that we would order the “Deviled
Eggs” as our appetizer and we ordered the “French Dip” sandwich to share. The deviled
eggs were topped with crumbled bacon bits. I would never have thought to do
this on my own, but I was impressed with the combination. The French Dip sandwich
was the perfect choice for us after our fun and excitement at the dinosaur park.
It was delicious and was not too filling. Best of all, our meal was very reasonably
priced and the ambiance and friendly atmosphere of this small and quaint little
place on the square was fun and relaxing. I give Blackies on the Square 5 stars.
Another must see / stop and enjoy if you are ever in the Glen Rose, Texas area.
For more posts and information, please see my other blog posts here and/or visit my website at https://robs411.com/ Until next time, Stay Safe, and God Bless You All.
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