Three for One Now at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden

by N.L. Thi-Hamrick on April 5, 2021

Two breathtaking exhibits, a tulip invasion and a beautiful reflection of North Texas resilience. Fort Worth Botanic Garden (FWBG) and the Botanical Research Institute of Texas (BRIT) are welcoming spring with a bang!  Visit their...

#TravelTuesday: Is your Destiny in Destin, Florida or Nearby 30A?

by Marika Flatt on March 16, 2021

Texans love the northwest coast of Florida. Most popular are Destin and the 30A areas. The reasons Texans flock here are simple and multiple. It’s drivable from Texas (approximately 11 hours from Austin to Destin), there’s...

#TXVoices: Bastrop’s Bubba and Jeanne Clardy on Preserving an Outdoor Paradise

by Brook Benten Jimenez on February 24, 2021

If you’re like 330 million other Americans, you’ve probably found yourself a little fatigued with 11 months of pandemic pandemonium, plus winter weather, and bored with the every-weekend vacay to Puerta Backyardo. You’re not quite...

Want to Be a Fly Angler?

by Beau Beasley on February 3, 2021

Norman Maclean’s excellent novella “A River Runs Through” may have popularized fly fishing. But it did little to dispel the myth that this quiet sport is essentially a gentleman’s pursuit. According to myth, bluebloods spend...

#TravelTuesday: Hidden(ish) Gems Worth Knowing Around Austin

by Marika Flatt on January 26, 2021

Not only is Austin the Live Music Capital of the World, it is home to some pretty cool hidden gems that even some Austinities may not know about.  From little-known eateries to upscale hotels and...

Play at Hopscotch and Leave the World Behind

by Dawn Robinette on January 21, 2021

Who couldn’t use some escapism? Sure, we kicked 2020 to the curb, yet life as we knew it pre-“The-Year-We-Shall-Not-Name” is still outside of our grasp. But there are still adventures to be had, especially if...

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#TravelTuesday: Escape — To Nowhere, Lodgewell Wimberley, TX and Lake LBJ

by Marika Flatt on November 3, 2020

Lodgewell has curated the best homes for hanging out, celebrating or even a simple change of scene. If you’re following our Escape — To Nowhere series, you know we’re looking to show you where you...

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Texan Couples Together in Business: Monster Mini Golf Frisco’s Brian and Holly Hernandez

by Bob Valleau on October 26, 2020

Imagine opening a business during America’s most critical health crisis since the 1918 Spanish Flu pandemic. Now, meet former corporate law attorney Holly Hernandez and her husband Brian. Seeking a life change, the Frisco, Texas...

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#TravelTuesday: Florida’s 30A and Destin, Popular for Good Reason

by Analise Flatt on March 3, 2020

Northwest Florida features epic beach communities including WaterColor and larger towns like Destin, which are both popular with Texans and perfect for soaking up the sun during Spring Break. Here, enjoyment awaits for every age...