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Blog Updates
Big Bend National Park closed again
Big Bend National Park and the Rio Grande Wild & Scenic River closed to the public this morning, after someone in the park’s residential community tested positive for COVID-19 Only park employees, residents and other authorized personnel will be allowed into the park....
Barton Springs and Deep Eddy close today until further notice
If you were planning on a dip in Barton Springs Pool this July 4 weekend, you’ll have to make alternate plans. With COVID-19 cases on the rise, the City of Austin has closed Barton Springs Pool and Deep Eddy Pool, effective today. The pools will remain closed until...
Skinny dipping, porcupines and a crunched canoe: Four glorious days on the Devils River
I paid a toll to Satan last week, when I paddled the clearest, most pristine river in Texas, the Devils. It was worth the price. On day three of the four-day trip down the prettiest ribbon of turquoise water I’ve ever seen, my husband and I pinned our aluminum canoe...
Big Bend National Park closed again
Big Bend National Park and the Rio Grande Wild & Scenic River closed to the public this morning, after someone in the park’s residential community tested positive for COVID-19 Only park employees, residents and other authorized personnel will be allowed into the park....
Barton Springs and Deep Eddy close today until further notice
If you were planning on a dip in Barton Springs Pool this July 4 weekend, you’ll have to make alternate plans. With COVID-19 cases on the rise, the City of Austin has closed Barton Springs Pool and Deep Eddy Pool, effective today. The pools will remain closed until...
Skinny dipping, porcupines and a crunched canoe: Four glorious days on the Devils River
I paid a toll to Satan last week, when I paddled the clearest, most pristine river in Texas, the Devils. It was worth the price. On day three of the four-day trip down the prettiest ribbon of turquoise water I’ve ever seen, my husband and I pinned our aluminum canoe...
Looking for a sweet creek to explore? Wade up Bull Creek
Most parks around Austin have reopened, but actually getting in one lately can feel like trying to get a reservation at the most popular restaurant in town. Day-use slots fill up quickly at state parks. Barton Springs requires a reservation (unless you go between 6-8...
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Testimonials
Pam LeBlanc is a remarkable and fearless adventurer. She is not afraid to ‘ride the tiger’. Her writings capture the spirit and essence of her varied exploits...and she demonstrates a deep sense of stewardship for Mother Earth."
- Dan Sholly, former chief ranger of Yellowstone National Park
To read any of Pam’s reports from the field is to be whisked alongside a down-to-earth yet formidable woman with a great adventurous spirit, for the ride of your life. Her storytelling and photographs will have you yearning for the great outdoors, a new journey into yourself…or perhaps a naked run with hundreds of your closest friends!"
- Tanya Streeter, record-setting free diver and environmentalist
Pam’s perspective of seeing the world brings out the light in people, places and situations. Not only is she creative, and original, with her lighthearted humor, she always finds a ways to put a smile on your face. I always look forward to seeing her work!"
- Leo Manzano, Olympic silver medalist in the 1500 meter run
I’ve never known someone so willing to jump — sometimes literally — into her work as Pam LeBlanc. She is a writer whose prose can take you places you’ve always wanted to go — or the places you wish you could go, but probably never will."
- Debbie Hiott, former executive editor of the Austin American-Statesman and now general manager of KUT and KUTX