Tag Archives: Texas

Indulge Mom in Nature on Mothers’ Day

Mothers have been revered throughout history, from ancient pagan celebrations to church holidays to present-day Mother’s Day. Many countries throughout the world devote a day to honor their mothers. The tradition dates back to pagan celebrations in ancient Greece in … Continue reading

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Mobile Recording Studio Created Out of Fifth Wheel

Griffin Kelp, founder of Beatentrack Studios, has created a mobile music recording studio out of a fifth wheel trailer. Cincinnati, Ohio-native Griffin Kelp spent the better part of 2011 and 2012 laying the groundwork for Beatentrack Studios. He has self-produced … Continue reading

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Texas Hospital Provides Free RV Hookups

Midland Memorial Hospital (MMH) in Texas has provided free RV parking for the past decade. When Josie Goeres came to Midland Memorial Hospital (MMH) in Texas last month for a doctor’s appointment with her husband Chuck, the two parked their … Continue reading

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6 Reasons to Love Texas Food

Texans take their food as seriously as they do their football. Many Winter Texans and other visitors to the Lone Star State have the good sense to agree with them—that Texan food is that of the gods. 1. Texas Oysters … Continue reading

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What’s to Love about Texas Food

Texans take their food as seriously as they do their football. If you slander their vittles, they’re apt to defend their deep-fried passion as though you personally launched another attack on the Alamo. Necessity has frequently mothered our creations, and … Continue reading

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Bastrop State Park Back in Full Swing Post-Wildfire

By this weekend, Bastrop State Park visitors will find most facilities and all but a fraction of the Lost Pines parkland open to the public only seven months after a destructive wildfire burned 95 percent of the national landmark. Reservations … Continue reading

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Five Things You Need to Know Today: April 6

Since I like things to come in fives (and tens), here are five things YOU need to know TODAY! 1. Expanded Campground near Prescott Reopens City of Prescott officials are reopening the campground at Watson Lake following the addition of … Continue reading

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Endangered Whooping Cranes Winding Down Unusual Year

It’s been an unusual year for whooping cranes in Texas and the endangered species’ spring migration is the latest example. Researchers report several whooping crane families initiated their spring migration nearly a month earlier than usual, with some birds having … Continue reading

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Enjoy Spring at a Texas State Park

With the redbuds and bluebonnets blooming, it’s time to get outside and enjoy spring in Texas. “Much of Texas is still way behind its average annual rainfall, but it looks like winter rains in many areas of the state will … Continue reading

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Get’away Gals Get’away in Vintage RVs

The Get’away Gals, a group of women from Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, and Oklahoma, gather for different camping trips once a month and visit cities all over the region. On Saturday (March 17), they’re celebrating St. Patrick’s Day in Lampasas (Texas) … Continue reading

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