Wild and wonderful caves

Thousands of caves, sinkholes, and spring lie beneath much of Texas. Here are some amazing ones that you can explore. 

Archery at Lockhart State Park

 Back in 2023, I did a series on the Texas Highways website for the 100th anniversary of Texas State Parks, featuring different fun activities at parks across the state. Apparently never posted them here! This one is about taking archery lessons at Lockhart State Park. 

The wild films of Ben Masters

From bighorn sheep to ocelots and the Rio Grande, Austin-based filmmaker Ben Masters uses films to promote conservation. Read my interview with Masters in Texas Highways. 

Wildflower Road Trips

Plan a spring wildflower road trip in Texas! My latest for Texas Highways covers four parts of the state and the amazing sights to see in each. Read it here.

New Braunfels Weekend

This Hill Country town offers great weekend diversions. What better tour guide than the current mayor, a life-long resident? Read his recommendations in my Texas Parks & Wildlife Magazine article.

Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth

The oldest bakery in Texas, Naegelin's in New Braunfels, has everything you could possibly want of a baked nature. Opened in 1868 by the Naegelin family, now owned by the Granzin family. Read about it in the December issue of Texas Highways.

Sweet Texas Road Trip

Highway 16, the longest state highway in Texas, looks like too much for most people to bite off. But the stretch from San Saba to Graham makes a most excellent road trip. Read more in my piece for Texas Highways.

The Lure of Open Space

Spending even a short amount of time outdoors provides such benefits as stress reduction, creative inspiration, and better health. Texas cities offer unique open spaces where you can enjoy these benefits. Read about some of the best in my piece for Texas Highways.

Sea Turtles in Texas

Five species of endangered sea turtles can be seen along the Texas coast. Learn where to see them -- and help protect them -- in my piece for the latest issue of Texas Highways.