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.
Thursday, February 22, 2018
Wednesday, January 31, 2018
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.
Monday, January 29, 2018
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.
Saturday, January 6, 2018
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.
Tuesday, December 19, 2017
On the Road with Rover
Dogs make great traveling companions, but you want to find the right places to stay, eat and play. Try this Austin to Brenham road trip, with stops in between, in the latest issue of Texas Highways.
The Hill Country on Two Wheels
Texas Bike Tours provides custom, guided rides around Austin and Fredericksburg, for all interests and abilities. It's a great way to see sights such as Luckenbach and the LBJ Ranch up close.
Tuesday, December 5, 2017
Meet the teams rescuing entangled whales
The U.S. had 123 confirmed entangled whale cases in 2016, probably only a fraction of the actual total. Read why entanglement is a problem for whales and how scientists are trying to solve the problem in my piece for Mental Floss.
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