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A Traveler's View of Paris
DO WE HAVE SOME STORIES TO TELL.... AND SO DO YOU! Some trips are perfect and you want to tell Every one about it! That's what this website REAL TRAVEL ADVENTURES INTERNATIONAL MAGAZINE is all about.....SHARING humorous events, narrow escapes, favorite places, or beyond belief occurrences, and GREAT PLACES TO GO! Scary, difficult, or downright terrible things that happen on trips are the things that make the best stories and dinner-party laughter when we return home.

Camp ShagBark Blues Society
Camp ShagBark is privately owned by Horace & Billie Penn who live on the property. Camp ShagBark is 30 acres of beautiful oak trees, pines and cedars. The property has a 4 acre private stocked lake. Camp ShagBark host their gatherings inside the 1800 sq. ft. party barn complete with loft, stage and dance floor. Horace and Billie are real blues fans and enjoy the fellowship of other musicians and friends. Horace and Billie have been sharing fellowship through the love of music at Camp ShagBark for over an decade. Camp Shagbark is tucked away on scenic private property in Lamar County near Paris Texas. Camp Shagbark features Live Texas Blues & Classic Rock while enjoying the scenic outdoors. Bring a cooler of your favorite beverage and enjoy a show. Camp Shagbark is known for its Live Music, Starry Skies, Texas Bonn Fires and Texas barbecue.

Paris Rodeo and Horse Club
A little horseplay ... best way to enjoy a summer day!

Tour de Paris
About 300 riders participate in this rally which provides something for all age groups and stamina: 100K, 70K, 40K, 15K, and 2K.