What's on the Beach

Before you visit the beach this summer, read up on some of the natural features and residents and why they're important. Maybe you'll even show that seaweed some love.

Mattie's at Green Pastures

New owners and new life at an iconic Austin restaurant, the former Green Pastures, now Mattie's. No worries, the peacocks remain! Read about it here.

What Dandelions Taught Me

When my kids were toddlers, they viewed dandelions not as a sign of an unkempt yard, but a wonderland of shimmering orbs waiting for a puff of breath to give them flight. Researchers confirm that our sense of wonder grows less flexible as we age, but we can intentionally preserve some of that childlike approach to the world. Read the essay here.

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.

Rising sea temps mean fewer male sea turtles

Hotter seas could make reproduction difficult for sea turtles. Nest temperatures determine whether embryos develop into males or females, with higher temps meaning more females. Read why this is a problem in my piece for Texas Climate News.

Gone Glacier

According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the glaciers in Glacier National Park have shrunk by an average of 39 percent since 1966; some lost up to 85 percent of their ice. Glacier NP's glaciers could all be gone by 2030. Read about what that means for the park and its wildlife, like this ptarmigan at Logan Pass.

Saving Sauceda House

An early 1900s ranch house in the middle of Big Bend Ranch State Park is showing its age. Texas Parks and Wildlife staff want to fix it up. Read about this historic structure and the repairs it needs.