Shiner’s Sunken Gardens Blends History with Healthy Dining Options
From its opening in 1936 until the late ’50s, when the advent of air-conditioning moved the party to indoor venues, Sunken Garden made Shiner the swingingest small town in Texas. All the big Texas swing and polka bands, including Houston’s Blue Ridge Playboys, played here to capacity crowds of 500, according to the Lavaca County Historical Commission. But these days, dining, not dancing is the draw. Read More »
New Exhibits Debut at National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame in Fort Worth
Photo by Rhonda Hole New exhibits at the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame extend the Fort Worth ... Read More »
Catch May’s Second Wave of Wildflower Blooms While You Still Can
This May, the Texas Hill Country is proving there is more than bluebonnets to revere. A second wave of blooms is eclipsing the dazzling bluebonnet crop with prolific Indian blanket, reddish-purple winecup, pinkish primrose, coreopsis, and others. The same combo of rain and sun that produced the bluebonnet displays are benefitting this second wave, as well. Read More »
Where to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Texas in 2019
Across the Lone Star state, cities are gearing up to celebrate Cinco de Mayo with parades, live mariachi music, traditional Mexican foods, and more. The holiday—which commemorates Mexico’s unlikely victory over invading French forces during the Battle of Puebla in 1862—is an integral part of the culture of Texas, which was once part of Mexico from 1821-1836. While the meaning of the holiday these days can easily be lost (our neighbors to the south primarily commemorate the battle through military ceremonies), Texans use the day to celebrate Mexican-American culture. Read More »
Meet our Makers: Ashley and Katie Futris of Kaktos Rose
“Boho and a dash of sass”—that’s how sisters Ashley and Katie Futris describe their metal art designs. Inspired by their mother’s initiative to start her own business making displays for marathon medals, the sisters launched Kaktos Rose in 2016. Based in Waco, they fabricate wall hangings and garden stakes with thoughtful or clever sayings. Among their popular designs are metal signs in the shape of the Lone Star State proclaiming “True Texan.” Read More »
Summer Picks
Make the Most of Texas Peach Season Hit the road and visit three counties to find the juiciest, ripest peaches ... Read More »
Terlingua Hosts the World’s First Sotol Festival
Nearly 1,000 attendees learned about the native spirit with tastings and more Read More »
Cabernet Grill’s Vogel Orchard Peach Crisp Recipe
Cabernet Grill’s peach crisp combines Vogel Orchard peaches with fragrant lavender Read More »
Beginner’s Guide to Camping Gear
Start your camping experience off right with Texas-made products and equipment, from a sturdy cooler to a lightweight blanket Read More »
Field Guide to Camping Dangers
One of the things that keeps potential campers in the great indoors is all the unknowns…out there. From unforgiving weather to creepy- crawlies to vines with a vengeance, danger can seem to lurk around every tree trunk in Texas. And while nature is naturally unavoidable, being armed with knowledge—and a first-aid kit—will alleviate some fears. Kimberly Sorensen, a Houston-based outdoor education specialist with the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department, shares her knowledge of some common dangers in state parks. Read More »
The Beginner’s Guide to Camping in Texas
I’d never understood the allure of camping. Perhaps it’s because my family was never very interested in spending time in the wilderness. We traveled quite a bit, but our destinations were always big cities with the inescapable smell of car exhaust and neon signs lighting up the night sky. In the outdoors, there were bugs, critters, and uncontrollable temperatures—and why would we voluntarily sleep on the ground when my parents worked very hard to put a roof over our heads? Whether due to nature or nurture, I knocked at the door of my 30s with no basic outdoor survival skills or knowledge. Read More »
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