All posts by John Spaulding
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Big Bend’s Chisos Basin Reopens After South Rim Wildfire Containment
The Chisos Basin in Big Bend National Park is once again open for adventure and enjoyment, after the...
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Camping at the River’s Edge: Colorado Bend State Park
I hadn't camped in years, but I craved a respite from the late October political and pandemic news...
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Creating a Masterpiece: A Wine Harvest at Ab Astris Vineyards
I imagine participating in a European grape harvest, one of the items rattling in my bucket list. I...
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Navigating the Universe with StarDate Radio Host Billy Henry
You could call Billy Henry, the current host of StarDate radio, a Renaissance man. This month, Billy celebrates...
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A Woman Airforce Service Pilot of WWII: Tribute to Family and Patriotism
In July 1943, air campaigns were taking a heavy toll on Allied pilots in the European and Pacific...
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The Salt Lick: Cooking Up Family History with a Side of Barbecue
After hearing Salt Lick Barbecue owner Scott Roberts’ story, as we did in January, you could imagine his...
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Beyond the Lights: A Look at Another Marfa Mystery
The Marfa Lights phenomenon attracts as many theories as the 1,800 people who live in the west Texas...
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Deep in the “Alps” of Texas: What’s Up in Alpine, Part Two
A drive down Alpine’s main street, Holland Avenue, will bring you to a sight unexpected in a west...
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Deep in the “Alps” of Texas: What’s Up in Alpine, Part One
Perched in the West Texas hills at 4,475 feet in elevation, Alpine beckons the Texas road tripper to...
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Visit East Fork Wetland Project: Water, Wildlife, and Family Legacy
As I approach the East Fork Wetland Project this winter morning, a pink-orange glow from the sky begins...
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North Texas Irish Festival: A Celtic Celebration of the Senses
The unmistakable drone of bagpipes around the corner may be your first clue that the North Texas Irish...
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The Chisos Basin: Timeless Beauty and a Changing Texas Landscape
Ten hours in the car makes for a long journey from Dallas, but at the end of that...
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Historic Texas Fort is a Must-see: Rescuing Fort Chadbourne
Anyone on a Texas history tour should consider Fort Chadbourne a must-see. Garland and Lana Richards are painstakingly...
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Minimalism & Mystery: Experience the Hotel Saint George in Marfa, Texas
As we approach the Hotel Saint George in Marfa, Texas, a pop-up thunderstorm wanders over the late-summer landscape....
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A Texas Treasure Hunt: Prospecting for Topaz in Mason, Texas
To hunt topaz in Texas, especially the rare blue topaz found only in Mason County, prospectors need some...
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Moving at the Speed of 1,000 Beats a Minute: Visit the Hummer House
What does it sound like to be surrounded by hummingbirds? The Hummer House in Christoval, Texas, provides an...
