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What the Well? Why It Took Mineral Wells So Long to Become the Official Wellness Capital of Texas

What the Well? Why It Took Mineral Wells So Long to Become the Official Wellness Capital of Texas

Located about an hour west of Fort Worth, Mineral Wells is a small town built on the idea of wellness, as people flocked to the area starting in the late 1800s to drink the local well water that became famous for its healing properties.

Spot Owls From Home During the Texas Nature Trackers’ Halloween Hootenanny

Spot Owls From Home During the Texas Nature Trackers’ Halloween Hootenanny

With its brown feathers and black eyes, the barred owl can be difficult to see among tree branches on the darkest of nights—even if it’s perched right over your head.

Texas Fishing 101: A Beginners Guide to the Freshwater Fisheries of Texas

Texas Fishing 101: A Beginners Guide to the Freshwater Fisheries of Texas

The numbers don’t lie. With nearly 7,000 named lakes in Texas and nearly 190,000 miles of river, not to mention stock tanks and ponds on private property, freshwater fishing in the state offers tons of fun and a lifetime of challenges.

Where to See Bald Eagles in Texas this Fall and Winter

Where to See Bald Eagles in Texas this Fall and Winter

In early August, a staff member at Canyon of the Eagles Nature Park and Resort on Lake Buchanan near Burnet reported the area’s first bald eagle of the season.

6 Texas Daytrips to Drive Away the Winter Blues

6 Texas Daytrips to Drive Away the Winter Blues

Since the outbreak of COVID-19, my wife and I have been laying low. Our ages and autoimmune issues put us squarely in the highest at-risk category.

Our Readers’ Favorite Stories from 2020

Our Readers’ Favorite Stories from 2020

While taking precautions to keep others safe, you still managed to explore Texas with your eyes.

5 Ways to Watch Texas Zoo Animals at Home

5 Ways to Watch Texas Zoo Animals at Home

While Texans remain at home, zoos, aquariums, and wildlife sanctuaries are creating and sharing educational videos and virtual entertainment. Many also offer remote learning opportunities for teachers and parents to use with their students, akin to taking a field trip from the couch.

White-Nose Syndrome Targets Texas’ Beloved Bats

White-Nose Syndrome Targets Texas’ Beloved Bats

A highlight of summer in Texas is the arrival of millions of Mexican free-tailed bats. The natural spectacle of their nightly emergence from roosting spots in caverns and under bridges draws crowds throughout the state.

Warm Winter Brings Early Wildflower Bloom to Texas This Spring

Warm Winter Brings Early Wildflower Bloom to Texas This Spring

Gas up the car, pack a picnic, and charge your camera: Texas is set for a beautiful wildflower season this spring.

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