#TravelTuesday: Great Escape — Miraval Austin

by Marika Flatt on February 9, 2021

In the Texas Hill Country west of Austin, with an unassuming stone gate, you give your name to an attendant via a speaker and are let into an exclusive property. Miraval Austin, now owned by...

#TravelTuesday: Road Tripping West, a Winning Jackpot of Three National Parks

by Brian & Dana Maass on November 24, 2020

One of the safest, easiest and family-friendliest ways to meet COVID-induced travel criteria of avoiding groups, seeking open spaces and finding flexible itineraries is to hit the road to our national parks. Many of America’s...

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#TravelTuesday: Visiting Colorado Springs — A Six-Pack of Outdoor Adventures

by Dana and Brian Maass on September 22, 2020

2020 is the year of the unthinkable as existing plans have unraveled in the wake of travel bans and cancellations due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  Now, with fresh air, wide open spaces, and ample opportunities...

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Five Minutes With Pam Owens, Talking Birds and Blooms in Dripping Springs

by Haven Lindsey on June 17, 2020

Want to discover the best birding in the Texas Hill Country? Read on! Pam Owens’ love for the region combined with her former business experiences made her a natural fit to lead the newly formed...

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#TravelTuesday: Escape — To Nowhere

by Marika Flatt on May 19, 2020

Most Texans have been quarantined since mid-March and some folks are getting a little cabin fever. As Texas opens up, how about escaping to a cabin in the woods for a change of scenery?  There...

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7 Chemical-Free Options For Managing Mosquitoes in Your Landscape

by Melinda Myers on May 23, 2019

It’s time to get outside and enjoy summer BBQs, gardening, hikes and much more. Don’t let mosquitoes keep you and your family inside; instead, enlist these seven chemical-free strategies to help manage pests in your...

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The 7 Gardening Must-Dos for 2019

by Katie Kuchta on February 27, 2019

With spring upon us, no matter what you want to do in the garden this year–upgrading the design or creating a vast vegetable garden to feed a community–this year is destined to be yours. Consider...

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#TravelTuesday: Chimpanzees Find Peaceful Refuge in North Louisiana Haven

by Brian Maass on December 18, 2018

Located just a short drive from Shreveport, Louisiana, in the town of Keithville, you’ll find a unique spot which makes for an intriguing visit for all the family. Founded in 1995, Chimp Haven was formed...