Big Bend National Park: Texas’ Big Sky Country

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Big Bend, located in the westernmost corner of Texas, captivates residents and visitors with its breathtaking landscapes and untamed beauty. Big Bend National Park stands as the crown jewel of this remarkable region, showcasing a dramatic tapestry of canyons, desert expanses, rugged gorges, towering mountains, and sweeping plains.  The vibrant colors of the terrain come…

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Fun Things To Do In Austin

Austin has so many options for arts, dining, entertainment, history, museums, natural spaces within its city limits, nightlife, shopping, state political engagement, and outdoor activities like biking and mountain biking, canoeing, kayaking, swimming, and wildlife watching.  Most Austinites have not seen and done all there is to do in Texas’ Capital City. Of course, it…

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Houston’s Discovery Green: The Ultimate Urban Oasis for Art, Events, and Community. 

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A partnership between the City of Houston and affluent philanthropies began planning Discovery Green in 2004 and officially opened it in 2008. In a nutshell, Discovery Green is a 12-acre park with noble ideals. But Discovery Green is so much more and brings Houstonians into a greater sense of community. Discovery Green’s Mission Statement: “To…

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The Alamo City: What To Expect For Year-Round Weather In San Antonio

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San Antonio’s weather is known for its warm, sunny climate with mild winters and hot, humid summers. There is no wrong time to visit the multicultural City of San Antonio, as each month brings its own unique charm and events, from vibrant festivals and cultural celebrations to outdoor activities and seasonal foods. Do Hurricanes Affect…

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8 Canyons and Gorges in Texas

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The canyons and gorges of Texas evoke a striking tapestry of colors that shift with the sun’s daily journey across the sky. These landscapes feature flowing rivers, cascading waterfalls, and vibrant rock walls adorned in shades of green.  Our eyes dance at the brilliant yellows, reds, oranges, pinks, purples, greens, and browns that transform the…

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Fluttering Through Texas: Exploring the Wonders of the Texas Butterfly Migration

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Texas provides habitats for the most butterfly species of any state in the U.S. with 442 recorded species. Arizona is second with 325, and California is third with 250 butterfly species. Texas butterfly habitats feature dew-kissed forests in the east, arid deserts in the west, vibrant flower-laced prairies in the northeastern and central regions, and…

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Journey Through Texas’ 80 Paddling Trails: A Canoe and Kayak Enthusiast’s Dream!

Are you ready for an adventure across Texas like no other? Picture yourself gliding through shimmering waters, surrounded by the diverse beauty of Texas’ landscapes—from serene pine forests to the rugged Hill Country and the expansive Gulf Coast. Welcome to the Texas Paddling Trails, a paddler’s paradise encompassing 80 well-mapped trails, each offering a unique…

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Cross Canadian Ragweed Reunites!

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By next April 2025, it will be 15 years ago that Cross Canadian Ragweed (CCR) was no more, crushing thousands upon thousands of their fans. But here they are back in where it all began for the brilliant Red Dirt artists, in Okie at Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, Oklahoma.  Why Are They Called Cross…

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