March 8

How to Have a Digital Holiday Detox in Texas

In the age of screens and social media, families are spending more time together glued to their devices, and a study has found that children and parents spend around 90 minutes on their mobile devices while having family time. Though technology has its advantages, the presence of phones and tablets can negatively affect face-to-face interactions, and it may result in decreasing family cohesion over time.

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This is why taking a breather from technology is essential to strengthening family bonds, and one way to do that is to have a digital detox holiday in a place filled with natural landscapes and attractions, such as Texas. The Lone Star State is famous for its beautiful scenery and places where you can enjoy exciting activities while communing with nature.

If you and your family need to spend some quality time together without the gadgets, here's how you can have a digital detox holiday in Texas.


Go on a Wellness Retreat in Austin

Going on a wellness retreat is a great way to unplug and unwind with the whole family. If you only have two days for your digital detox, consider staying at Austin Miraval Resort so you can eat healthy, farm-to-table meals and engage in outdoor activities, or book a stay at the Austin Proper, which offers wellness classes such as yoga and meditation, as well as healing experiences such as intentional journaling or sound healing.

If you only have a day, having a few treatments at an Austin med spa can help to rejuvenate your body and relax the mind. Most wellness or spa retreats are suited for families with older children, so keep this in mind before booking your stay. 


Go on a Camping Trip

Going on a camping trip is another way to take a break from technology, as you'll be in the right setting to get away from your screens. 

Texas has numerous state parks where you and your family can pitch a tent or camp in an RV and enjoy spending time together in nature. The Guadalupe River State Park has an excellent RV camp, while the Colorado Bend State Park is considered to be one of the best places for tent camping.

Meanwhile, the Big Bend National Park, which has four campgrounds, caters to both tent and RV camping, and here, there are around 100 sites close to the Rio Grande river.

Some of the activities that you can do in Big Bend include canoeing, hiking, and soaking in the hot springs. If you bring your passport, you can even go on a short boat ride to the Mexican village of Boquillas if you fancy having some authentic Mexican cuisine for lunch.  


Visit a Ranch

Going on a ranch vacation can quickly make your family forget about their gadgets because there are so many activities to enjoy on an authentic Texan ranch. Pack your Western shirt, boots, jeans and hat, and engage in activities such as skeet shooting, horseback riding, and roping, and feast on authentic Texas-style barbecue at some of the best ranches in the Lone Star State. 

The Rough Creek Lodge and Resort in Glenrose has rooms that can accommodate families, and you can enjoy going on hayrides, zip lining, rock climbing, and other activities such as tomahawk throwing and archery.

Meanwhile, at the Wildcatter Ranch in Graham, you can go skeet shooting and go on a private horseback ride with the ranch cowboys, who will tell you all about the history of the ranch and the Native Americans who used to live in the place. 

Going on a digital detox in Texas is a great way to spend quality time with your family sans technology. Unplug and unwind in these beautiful destinations, and see how it can improve your health and strengthen your family ties.


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