All posts by Matthew Monk

Dive Into the Terrifying Legend of the Lake Worth Monster

The Wildman of The Navidad: A Legendary Texas Mystery

In the early days of Texas settlement, legend says a Wildman inhabited the river bottoms of the Navidad...

Black Bears in Texas: Are They Returning to the Hill Country?

With a sustained population in the Big Bend area, more frequent sightings of American Black Bears in the...

Get Ready to Hunt Sasquatch at the Southeast Texas Bigfoot Conference

Photo: Facebook/Southeast Texas Bigfoot Tickets are available for purchase through the event website for a variety of prices and...

A Living Texas Thunderbird or a Giant Myth?

Reports of thunderbird sightings in the 1970s suggest that giant birds, once thought to be extinct, could be...

Cave Opens Up & Swallows the Road in Round Rock Neighborhood

If a cave suddenly yawned open in front of your house, how would you react? Would you be...

The Swamp Thing of Ottine: Your Friendly Neighborhood Bigfoot

Bigfoot. Stories of this legendary cryptid abound. A small town on the edge of the Hill Country has...

Fitness for the Average Joe: Yoga and Mobility

Tightness? Soreness? Mobility training is what you need. Fortunately for you, yoga is a great option with a...

Fitness for the Average Joe: Jump Rope for Cardio

Looking to up your cardio game? Look no further than to those kids on the playground. The jump...

Fitness for the Average Joe: Isometric Training

Do you have bad joints, aches, and pains? Do you still want to work out? Is so, then...

Who Boasts Best Oktoberfests in the United States?

The Texas Hill Country boasts a serious Oktoberfest tradition. But how do the other big cities in the...

Fitness for the Average Joe: Where to Sit Less & How to Move More

Sometimes getting fit is a simple as sitting less and moving more. Here are 3 of our favorite...

Fitness for the Average Joe: Are You “Fit”?

How "fit" are you? While many people may think fitness is about getting sweaty at the gym and...

How Happy is Texas? What Role Does Location Play in Happiness?

What makes you happy? A recent study was conducted to determine what role location played in overall happiness....

Texas #1 in Real Estate Market

Looking for the Real-Estate Market to turn in your favor? A recent study detailed best and worst cities...

How Flip-Friendly is Texas?

The number of people getting into the game of flipping houses is rising. Location plays a major role...

How Energy Expensive is Texas?

Energy Efficiency. The dog days of summer are here, but is it going to cost you. Read the...

Lakeway Resort and Spa: The Only Resort on Lake Travis

Looking for a quiet Hill Country getaway but still have easy access to the big city? Lakeway Resort...

Best Vacation Spots for Your Wallet

With summer in full swing, you may still be scratching your head about what to do for an...

How Safe is Texas?

Which state in our great nation is the safest? A recent study attempted to find out. Take a...