Craving turquoise water lapping at your toes and the sweet whisper of sea breezes through palm trees? The Lone Star State has you covered with these coastal Texas islands! Ditch the boots for flip-flops, and get ready for real adventure. This isn’t your average island getaway - we’re talking gems promising relaxation, exploration, and memories…
Keep ReadingTexas. The very name conjures images of wide-open spaces, endless skies, and a sense of adventure. It's a place where families can bond over shared experiences, create lasting memories, and reconnect with nature. But for parents planning a trip to the Lone Star State, the question often arises: "What are the best things to do…
Keep ReadingQueen Beyoncé has racked up hit after hit after hit. She released her first album with her first hit “Crazy in Love” featuring rapper Jay Z, on her debut solo album Dangerously in Love. This appeared a bit shady to Mr. Z at the 2024 Grammy Awards after Beyoncé failed to win “Album of the Year”.…
Keep ReadingThe woolly bear caterpillar in Texas finds exceptionally favorable climates in East and Southeast Texas. Spring 2024 has followed climatic conditions that have resulted in a significant population increase in these black fuzzy caterpillars. They are also known as the banded woolly bear, black fuzzy caterpillar, fuzzy caterpillar, fuzzy bear, hedgehog caterpillar, salt marsh caterpillar,…
Keep ReadingSpring breakers first spotted blue dragons, or the Glaucus atlanticus sea slug, in early March 2024 on Texas beaches. Blue dragons are brightly colored blue and silver-gray sea slugs with a flat tapered body and blue stripes on their heads. Blue dragons spend their entire lives in open water and float upside down just under…
Keep ReadingMay is an exhilarating month for golfers and golf fans in the DFW metroplex with the CJ Cup Byron Nelson at the TPC Craig Ranch at the first of May this year and the upcoming 78th Charles Schwab Challenge at the Colonial Country Club in Ft. Worth this May 23rd to 26th. DFW is fortunate…
Keep ReadingThe Texas A&M Forest Service is the lead agency for wildfire response in Texas. On February 28, 2024, Governor Gregg Abbott authorized the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to mobilize state firefighting resources to support local officials in their response to wildfires impacting the Panhandle, the South Plains, West, and Northwest Texas. On February…
Keep ReadingTexas has it all, bayous, beaches, canyons, caves, deserts, forests, lakes, mountains, an ocean with 350 miles of coastline, prairies, rivers, and the only-in-Texas Hill Country. Texas’ extremely varied terrain comprises over 800 habitat types. Texas’ habitats support 540 species of birds and migratory birds, and 142 species of mammals, amphibians, and other animals. Texas…
Keep ReadingIf you're into wine and looking for a truly unforgettable experience, then you need to explore a Texas wine trail. From lush vineyards nestled in rolling hills to winding roads leading to breathtaking vistas, there's something special about the Lone Star State's premier wine country. Texas is home to some of the best wineries in…
Keep ReadingEcotourism, also called nature-based tourism, incorporates sustainability and conservation of natural areas, respecting the environment, and respecting local cultures. Ecotourism programs are managed to promote positive impacts on natural areas, the local communities where they operate, and the enjoyment of nature. Agritourism couples agricultural production and/or processing with attracting visitors to a farm, ranch, or…
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