Another year goes by and another Nocturnal Wonderland is in the books. The 2011 event was one of…read morethe best of my life and the 2012 edition didn't fail to impress either! The music was loud, the lights were intense and the mood was just right! People from all across the world venture to Apache Pass to enjoy this event, which is considered one of (if not the) best EDM festivals in the south, and the confluence of people make for a spectacular event. This year saw a few changes from the last few years. The Sunken Temple stage was brought across the river and placed on a faux-pirate ship that blasted fire from its main mast, when the beat was just right, of course. The heat from the pyrotechnic monstrosity could be felt from the farthest regions of the seating arena. Mostly comprised of local and rising acts, this "chill" area ended up bumping much harder than many expected. This is clearly a result of the blossoming central Texas EDM scene. The natural bowl of the surrounding hill made this an ideal location to take a seat, catch your breath but still maintain a constant stream of bass rich sounds that can do nothing but soothe the soul. The Upside Down Room was the main attraction for many this year. If you're a fan of Dubstep or Drum and Base, this was most likely where you were positioned for the majority of the evenings. Acts such as Borgore, Mt Eden, Datsik, 12th Planet, Pendulum, Chase and Status, Cookie Monsta, and even local up and comer Skrause rocked this bass heavy stage which saw a significant improvement in its light set up this year. Nicely tucked in the woods towards the rear end of the park, this location truly felt like a bass cave who's walls came to life with every hit of the bass and every gust of the wind. The atmosphere was spectacular. The energy was high and everybody was grooving, easy access to refreshments and restrooms made this one of the best areas in the entire venue. One of the main attractions every year is the giant pyramid stage that is better known by most as the Queen's Ground. This year the stage was taken over by a wave of house that had the ground hopping around for the entire weekend. Top notch lighting and screens made this the most visually impressive stage of the year. All of the acts had incredible shows but the ones delivered on the Queen's Ground had a special look to them. Puffs of smoke, shots of pyrotechnics and high resolution imagery made this area a spectacle in itself, let alone when accompanied by world class musicians. Talent like Tïesto, Hardwell, Sebastian Ingrosso, Steve Aoki, Calvin Harris, Dillon Frances and Morgan Page kept the kids dancing from the moment they entered the grounds till the second the last amp was turned off. If you're a house head, you couldn't go wrong here! The Labyrinth is the largest stage and it definitely saw its fair share of talent as well. Playing home to more bands this year, this stage also has some amazing lights and sound production. There were a full range of acts in the Labyrinth ranging from STS9, AWOLNATION and Chromeo to Eoto, Röyksopp, Lotus and Nero. There wasn't a taste that couldn't be satisfied on this stage. Large viewing areas made the ability to stretch out and dance a breeze. This stage brought out the weird, it brought out the bass....it brought out everything you could want it to and much more. One of my favorite stages of Wonderland, I saw some great acts here and loved the openness that the Labyrinth constantly offered. I could even see this stage from my campsite across the street. Talk about being a happy camper... Some of the visual attractions many have come to love were not in attendance this year. The visual art is one of the greatest aspects of the festival and I know many were disappointed in some of their absences. The tunnel of lights, the floating diamond and lightning cage were all not in attendance. Being fan favorites, I heard constant griping about this during my trip into the rabbit hole. I really hope Insomniac brings those back next year. The addition of the giant mirrored mushrooms was cool but they would do well to bring back those other attractions patrons of the event have come to know and love. Security was no joke at the event. Hats/shoes were checked, pants were shaken and pockets were emptied. The road into the festival reminded me something out of a dystopian book, flooded with police and pulled over vehicles. Only sealed packs of gum and cigarettes were allowed into the event and every ticket was scanned with an electronic device to check its authenticity. If you were planning on sneaking in, good luck, the perimeter was crawling with security clad in, far from tactical, bright yellow shirts. I do know some people who managed to get backstage without a special pass, that goes to show you how well some of them did their jobs. Overall, great job Insomniac! Another year in the books and another fantastic experience! Can't wait for next year!

Super fun old school drag strip! Bring cash though! And wear comfy shoes. You can get as close as…read moreyou want to the cars and anyone can be in the pit! Can't wait to go back!

We dry camped overnight at Little River Dragway on June 6th in order to attend a private event on…read morethe grounds the following morning that was hosted at the venue the following day. The June 6th drag race was a bonus to this stay as we hadn't been aware that the strip had reopened for their regular season. As I've never attended races in person, it was definitely an exciting night. This venue does not take credit/debit cards, so remember to carry cash for concessions if you would like to purchase refreshments from the onsite vendors. Hearing protection is very important if you are on site for the races or time trials before hand as some of these engines are insanely loud. Keep in mind that the stands are not shaded and you will want sun screen. We look forward to attending the regular races again later in the season and hope to attend another event in order to enjoy the quarter mile strip in our our rally car or on our motorcycle.

Had my son's 11th birthday party here. Matthew was super helpful with prepping us for the party on…read morewhat to expect and what options we had. Him and his team were super helpful before, during, and after the party. They were auper patient with all of the kiddos running around, keeping popcorn coming and cleaning up the messes that kids inevitably made throughout the party. The venue itself was perfect for us since we had a toddler and 2 children with special needs in attendance. It's basically one big room so it was easy to keep up with where everyone was. There were so many game options, from pong (which the grandparents especially loved), patio games, mortal kombat, Mario kart, the OG duck hunt game, the list goes on. I'm not sure who had more fun, the kids or the adults! The crew there did a great job keeping up with our drink and food orders throughout the party. Then afterwards were helpful with rounding up the kids and getting the place cleaned up. I see a 12th birthday party at this location in our future!

5 Words: ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE.. WHAT THE ****???…read more I had to give it a star, or I couldn't finish posting my review, by the way... The "good": Low traffic, cheap fees, $1.00 water, easy course if you need it.. and ummm.. cheap fees? The Bad: The course, the d-bag local members, the "snacks", the "facilities".. I could go on..and on.. and on... but I will not. The reason I stop with these basic observations is because you will probably never be here or consider playing here. My friend and I meet here because it's between College Station and Austin and it does have golf holes. The members are really the reason I don't like this place, because I do not have unrealistic expectations of a muni in Rockdale. We've had multiple "locals" run-ins over the years of meeting here, including balls being stolen, old codgers talking trash(escaping with their lives, mind you) a full intervention given to us about golf etiquette in Rockdale, some racial slurs (we are Caucasian) and general IQ-less banter the pot-bellied rednecks dished out. The course is a trainwreck when dry and an under nourished weed garden when not. My guess about the snacks forplace is that the "members" just pack bologna sammiches and Olympia Dry in their lunchboxes and go "play em some golf.. YEEHAW!!" I laugh about this place, but I go 4 times per year, so it's obviously not dangerous or TOXIC.. ... just watch out for locals, wild hog traps and expired Twinkies and you'll be fine.

Good 9 hole course and snack bar! Easy set up to eat and go play. Well maintained course and was…read moreeasy to move around on a cart. Cant wait to go back!

Great train depot and museum located in historic Rockdale Texas. The railroad was the main reason…read moreRockdale was founded in 1874. This depot has been fully restored over the years to its original configuration. The depot also has many train items and pictures from over the years. The partially restored dining car is available for rent for events. The caboose is a neat place.

Temple Civic Theatre has always had the best, most professional amateur productions. This season…read moreis starting out of the gate with an absolute fabulous production of Legally Blonde the Musical. The attention to detail with the set, lighting, costumes, and props was astounding!!! Natasha Tolleson, the Managing Artistic Director should have won an award for her direction and casting of this musical. I can't wait to see the next production of The Mousetrap! Thank you to TCT for providing Temple, Texas quality entertainment!!! LH

I've enjoyed every show I've seen at the Temple Civic Center! Go buy tickets, be on time and…read moreenjoy!!!

Beautiful gallery. The owner has a great eye for unique quality pieces and is an artist herself…read morewith her easel set up in the gallery.

I reluctantly came here to play bingo with my mom and am glad I did.. won a $250 jackpot! Sweet…read more Might have to come here more often now heh ;) Typical bingo hall without the fancy extras like touch-screens and all that jazz, so bring your bingo daubers with you or buy some here. All games are played in English-style which means just the numbers are called and not the letters "B-I-N-G-O." Also, each number is called moderately fast in succession so if you're a beginner, you could get easily lost (and lose money if you have a potential winner). There is a lit-up board displayed next to the caller so you can double check if you have a missing number. You can buy a bingo pack which enables you to play for a full session. If you need extra cards, there are floor workers who periodically come around. Just raise your hand holding money and they'll come to you. I've noticed that the bingo crowd here can be a bit ornery and rude. I've heard them yelling at the floor workers because they're too impatient to wait their turn. Been to many bingo halls in my day and this behavior is also typical unfortunately. Usually, it's the bitter elderly ladies who are the culprit. Important tip: if you do have a winner, yell bingo LOUDLY. I can't stress this enough because the caller is a bit hard-of-hearing. For instance, one lady was very soft-spoken and lost because he already called the next number not noticing. Good luck!! * No smoking * $10/pack * $1 per extra card (excluding jackpot) * Jackpot card pack for an additional $10, or 6 cards for $5, or 1 card for $1 * Jackpots are split 60/40 (60% of money goes to the winner and 40% to KoC)

Lots of games for reasonable price . Snack bar is cheap ! Also , no smoking in facilities! Fun for…read morethe family , including children.