Dog Days of Summer
I’m at the “coolest honky tonk on the Texas Riviera,” so claims the large, plywood sign outside. Having passed by ... Read More »
Southeastern Spice
Watching an alligator glide through a murky bog, I’d have sworn I was in Louisiana. But no, this gator—one of a ... Read More »
For the Love of the Lyric
Among the many good reasons to visit downtown Galveston, one of the more obscure, but best, is a passion for song. ... Read More »
Daytripper: Corpus Christi
There’s no denying that Corpus Christi is one of the most beloved destinations in Texas, and for good reason. However, among the well-known ways to pass a day on the bay, Corpus Christi is packed with plenty of hidden gems and off-the-beaten-path surprises. Read More »
Penguin Picassos
A frequent visitor to Galveston, I’m used to sighting sea turtles, dolphins, wading birds, pelicans, and even ... Read More »
Go Off-Grid!
The swath of Texas 71 that stretches between Austin and Houston is a well-traveled stretch for Longhorn fans, ... Read More »
Paddling and Painting
A pleasant breeze rocked my kayak and rustled pale green and brown marsh grasses around me. Overhead, a few wispy ... Read More »
Horse Sense
Old Gonzo doesn’t want to trot. At first we thought it was because he didn’t like walking behind Chili Bean, my ... Read More »
In Rockport-Fulton, Explore the Nature, History, and Culture of Aransas Bay
The Native Americans figured it out first, as far as we know. On the shores of Aransas Bay, the Copanes made ... Read More »
5 Must-Try Restaurants in Port A
My annual summer vacations to Port Aransas consist of two things: beach-bumming and restaurant-hopping, and I’m ... Read More »
Colors of the Coast
By the time you finish reading this paragraph, hundreds of glass-green waves will have completed crossing the Gulf ... Read More »
Take A Plunge
Throughout my life, in every neighborhood, on every summer's vacation, road trip, or nature hike, there has been a ... Read More »
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