Show sargassum some love

That "seaweed" washing up on Texas beaches every spring and summer is Sargassum, and it is an important part of the marine and shoreline ecosystems. Learn more in this Texas Parks & Wildlife Magazine article. 

Photo: Chase Fountain, TPWD

Painting Penquins

Continuing on the art and nature theme, you can pick up a painting by a penguin as a souvenir of Moody Gardens. The penguins enjoy painting. Read more about it in this piece from the latest issue of Texas Highways.