All posts by Matthew Monk
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The Tejas Trails Capt’n Karl Trail Race Series-Ultra Marathon
Every summer in Texas, when the sun begins to set a groups of hardy trail runners set out...
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3 Things You Didn’t Know About Center Point, Texas
As the name may imply, Center Point, Texas is right in the middle of everything you love about...
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Is that a Giant Hamster? Meet the Capybara in Buda.
A 120-pound rodent may not seem like the ideal pet, but Capybaras are tame, smart, and loyal. One...
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Get Lost at Lost Maples
Get lost at Lost Maples State natural Area. More than just a place go watch the leaves change,...
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Love and Murder Haunt the Banks of the Frio River
Years ago the peaceful Frio River was the site of a twisted love triangle and vicious murder of...
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The Texas Longhorn: Noble Symbol or Omen of Death
In Texas the symbol of the Longhorn carries a lot of weight and prestige. But according to an...
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Texas Water Safari, ‘The World’s Toughest Canoe Race’
Every summer in Texas, there is one event that separates the casual weekend warrior canoer from the most...
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Restored Gem of Kingsland: The Antlers Hotel
Kingsland, Texas was a railroad boomtown in the early 1900's. Although much has changed, one relic of the...
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5 Things You Didn’t Know About Leakey, Texas
Nestled near the Frio River, Leakey, Texas is a popular spot for hunters looking for trophy bucks. But...
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5 Ways to Stay Cool on a Hot Independence Day
The Independence Day Forecast is projecting triple-digit temperature. Here a a few ways for you to stay cool...
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Hondo Crouch, The Legend of Legendary Luckenbach
Luckenbach, Texas was the vision of Hondo Crouch. Long before Willie and Waylon's famous duet, Crouch established a...
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9 Ways to Celebrate Father’s Day With Your Hill Country Dad
With Father's Day just around the corner, the Hill Country has many adventures, foods, and new toys for...
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5 Things You Didn’t Know About Oatmeal, Texas
Oatmeal is not just a popular breakfast food. It is a small Texas town with big personality. An...
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Human Bones Found at the Bottom of Inks Lake
In 2009, when local divers discovered at sunken boat beneath Inks Lake bridge on Highway 29, little did...
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Massive Sinkhole Offers Hope to South Central Texas
South-Central Texas is hopeful. Do the sinkhole and rushing tides of water pushing through the Edwards Aquifer signal...
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San Saba: The Pecan Capital of The World
By many standards, San Saba may be small in geography and population. But the people who cultivate the...
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5 Things You Didn’t Know About Buda
Here are 5 things you didn't know about Buda, Texas. Buda is more than "way far south Austin"....
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Austin, Texas: Live Graffiti Capital of the World
Welcome to Austin, Texas...live graffiti capital of the world. This urban Hill Country Zone wears its soul on...
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5 Cryptids of the Texas Hill Country Lurking in Your Neck of the Woods
These Hill Country critters could be lurking in your backyard...or not. Cryptids are simply a species of animal...
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5 Famous Authors from the Texas Hill Country
As part of Texas' rich culture, many wonderful authors have claimed Texas as home. For some of these authors,...
