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April 2020

Vol. 67, No. 04

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Features

A Journey Down River Road Offers Big Bend Scenery and Plenty of Room to Think

An Indoor Enthusiast Breaks Out of Her Comfort Zone at Hueco Tanks State Park

Why the Bolivar Peninsula is One of the Best Birding Spots in the World

Departments

Editor’s Note

Conquering the Unknown

My Hometown

Find Dominos, Fiddles, Catfish, and Kolaches in Hallettsville

Open Road

In Search of Pioneering Astronomer Alice Farnsworth at the McDonald Observatory

Texana

Four musicians sound off on the creative inspiration of the Lone Star State

Drive / Souvenir

Celebrate Texas’ spirit with a Coonskin Cap at Presidio La Bahia

Drive / Ticket

A new exhibit at the Amon Carter Museum celebrates the avian works of the Gentling brothers

Drive / Made in Texas

San Antonio Artist Kathleen Trenchard Creates Memorable Papel Picado Art

Drive / Atlas

A Beginner’s Guide to Birding in Texas

Plates

The Owners of This San Antonio Bakery Are Carrying On Their Mother’s Legacy

Plates

What the Heck is Pepper Steak?

Plates

Violet Crown Spirits Hopes to Mend Absinthe’s Bad Reputation

Vintage

Sightseers have been marveling at Big Bend’s signature canyon for more than 100 years

Daytripper

The Daytripper Strikes Black Gold in Midland

Sightseer

No Words Can Describe This No-Name Cave in the Texas Hill Country

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