The Bolivar Lighthouse is an imposing 117-foot tall structure you will see long before the ferry docks. Built in 1872 and manned until 1937 this lighthouse provided a long and important service to the sailors of a bygone era. People don't normally associate Texas with lighthouses but the Point Bolivar lighthouse is one of 8 … Read more
In the past twenty years Galveston has made a remarkable comeback and has managed to do so while preserving her rich heritage. Close to Houston, yet light-years away from its hustle and bustle, Galveston Island is again a popular destination for visitors. Victorian architecture is everywhere, not just in the homes, but also in the … Read more
This run gives a good look at two distinct times in Texas' struggles for independence and for continued freedom — the Victory over Mexico at San Jacinto and the WWI and WWII service of the Battleship Texas. Starting out take 61st street back to I-45 N. Cross the causeway and then exit on Hwy 146 … Read more
For some reason many people have always been fascinated by the ocean and by the thought — and the challenge — of conquering it to see what lay beyond. This fascination has not been just with the boys raised near the ocean but for the farm lad from Nebraska, the cowboy from Oklahoma and the … Read more
By Amy Mother's Day weekend 2004, for us, produced a multitude of surprises and stories to tell. Which might be one of the reasons why the Good Lord sent us folks like Rodney Crowell; to tell stories, one by one, and preserve them in song for all people and all time. As I would find … Read more
In our first issue we asked the question "Another biker magazine – who needs it?" The answer it turns out was "lots of people". The response to our magazine has been absolutely overwhelming and many of you have shown it with your support, your subscriptions, your compliments, and best of all, your recommendations to your … Read more
BC "Big Chopper" parked his bike and slowly unfolded his big frame from the seat. He stretched, yawned and turned toward the buildings that make up Fort Travis State Park. BC was in Galveston to attend the motorcycle rally and had felt an inner urge to take the ferry over to Bolivar Peninsula and do … Read more
by the insurance Lady Chrome, chrome, and more chrome…. can any of us leave a dealership without it? Nothing comes cheap when you buy a motorcycle, so when you add a piece of chrome here, and a piece of chrome there, the total cost of the bike increases as well. Ask yourself this question, "If … Read more
Frogg Toggs When you pick up Frogg Toggs raingear it is so light that your first impression is that they are made of paper towels. Try to rip it and you will immediately see how strong this product is. Bikers hate raingear. You know the drill; put it on and it stops raining, take it … Read more
By Maverick Continuing the Lone Star Biker coverage of Ice Houses, this month we feature 2 more. If you don't know what a Texas Ice House is see our May-June issue or visit our website at www.LoneStarBiker.com. This month we are highlighting two that have long been favorite haunts of bikers. The River Road Ice … Read more