Backpacking Lost Maples

A backpacking trip to Lost Maples State Natural Area makes a perfect fall getaway. Actually, it makes a great getaway just about any time. In the November issue of Texas Highways.

Canyon Lake Gorge

Tours of this gorge, scoured out by floodwaters in a matter of days, take you through millions of years of geologic time, and some pretty darn nice scenery. Read about it in my Texas Highways article.

Enjoying South Padre Island

How to spend three days enjoying the water and the outdoors on South Padre Island, my article for Texas Parks & Wildlife Magazine. (And no, my sand castle didn't look quite that good!)

Studying artificial reefs off the Texas coast

My latest post on Scientific American's Expeditions Blog about work by Harte Research Institute scientists to document the importance of artificial reefs.

Save the reefs, eat lionfish!

The only hope for controlling this invasive species may be eating it. Good thing it's delicious. Read my piece about trying some at Haven Houston.

Ummm, pralines!

A little trip down memory lane, and to San Saba, Texas, in search of creamy pecan pralines, for Texas Highways Magazine.