Melissa Gaskill

Austin-based writer Melissa Gaskill grew up in Texas hiking, kayaking, camping, stargazing, scuba diving, and wildlife-watching all over the state and beyond. She has written about outdoor adventures, travel, interesting people, the environment, and science for more than 30 years. See some of her work at https://melissagaskill.blogspot.com/.

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Austin’s Trail of Lights Turns 60

By Melissa Gaskill

December 11, 2024

Are You a True Texan?

By Amy McCarthy, Asher Elbein, Joe Nick Patoski, Kristin Finan, Melissa Gaskill, Robyn Ross, and S. Kirk Walsh

April 30, 2024

Glamping Hits a High Point Along the Colorado River

By Melissa Gaskill

December 15, 2023

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