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.

Could West, Texas explosion happen elsewhere?

A panel at the 2013 Texas Tribune Festival discussed the aftermath of the fertlizer plant explosion this past April in West, Texas. Read my coverage for Austin CultureMap here.

Ghostly Galveston

My latest feature for Texas Highways, all about the haunted places in Galveston, to get you ready for Halloween.