Nature
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Summer Solstice 2016 and the Strawberry Moon
It only happens once every generation — the start of astronomical summer and emergence of the full “Strawberry Moon.” According to...
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The River Dog and A River With Too Many ‘L’s
This river remains a mystery to most Texans with its water-carved rocky banks, clear, deep pools, and grassy...
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Don’t Go To Enchanted Rock This Weekend
Ignore the advice of the travel guides and tourism promoters. Stay home. Read a good book. Go someplace else....
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The Hill Country River You Don’t Know
At the far western edge of the Hill Country, a major river arises just far enough away from...
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Texas Game Wardens Star in New TV Series
Move over, Texas Rangers. The Texas Game Wardens are the new stars in town. “Lone Star Law” airs on...
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Kayak Lovers Cherish this Unconventional Texas River
This crystal clear Texas river defies convention by flowing north, into the City of Junction, named for the...
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Why the Hill Country is A.K.A. ‘Flash Flood Alley’
Its beauty both a gift and a curse, the Texas Hill Country has been nicknamed "Flash Flood Alley"...
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This Tarantula Doesn’t Fare Well Against a Tarantula Hawk Wasp
In a rare twist, this is one crazy video that will make you feel bad for the tarantula...
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Take Shelter Off the Beaten Path at McKinney Falls
McKinney Falls State Park is a great little state park just on the outskirts of Austin. It’s one...
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Map Shows Every U.S. State Flower
You know the Texas state flower is the Bluebonnet, but do you know the official flowers of other...
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5 Hill Country Hazards to Heed While Having Fun
Don't let your fears of "what could happen" overtake "what will happen". You are certain to have a...
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‘Tis the Season for Texas’ Blooming Cactus
Now that bluebonnet season is over, what are we to do? It's time to indulge in another Texas...
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Mother Neff State Park: The Debate
Mother Neff State Park grew to 259 acres in 1934 and is known as the "first Texas State Park"....
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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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7 Tips for Your Best Spring Garden Ever
Whether you have a green thumb or are just planting seeds for the first time, anyone can grow...
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Texas Hill Country Animals, Critters, Creatures, and Wildlife
Since Texas is so large, it’s inevitable that we also have an abundance of wildlife. Several of these...
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The Rebirth of Medina Lake
As of April, Medina Lake was at 62.9% capacity. Again, the flood of 2015 was able to make...
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Record Number of Endangered Whooping Cranes Spotted in Texas
Classified in 1967, biologists have continued to watch endangered whooping cranes for a sign of growing numbers and...
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3 Hidden Gems to Discover at Pedernales Falls
Pedernales Falls is a beautiful Texas State Park located about 30 miles west of Austin. A very easy day...
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Once in a Lifetime ‘Bluebonnet Horse’
Every now and again we come across a diamond in the rough. In this case a low lake...
