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South side of Garner State Park to close starting Dec. 1 for repairs
Heads up, campers. The old side of Garner State Park – including the pavilion, the Pecan Grove and Oakmont camping loops and cabins, park store, day-use picnic area and main swimming area near the dam – will close starting Dec. 1 for road construction and facility...
Bowl & Kettle’s crawfish etouffee for backpackers gets thumbs up
Add this one to the “Things I Never Expected to Say” file: I just discovered a fantastic dehydrated version of crawfish etouffee that’s perfect for backpacking. Even better? It’s made in Austin. I tested the meal, made by Austin-based Bowl & Kettle, on a recent...
Prepare for a new detour on the Butler Trail around Lady Bird Lake
Heads up, trail users. A section of the Ann and Roy Butler Trail along Barton Creek across from Lou Neff Point will be closed starting Nov. 26, as crews work to stabilize a 230-foot slope that partially collapsed in May 2018. During the closure trail traffic will...
Let the wild rumpus start at the new Maurice Sendak exhibit at the Denver Art Museum
I busted my mom out of her assisted living facility and took her on a bit of a wild rumpus this week – an outing to see the new exhibit about illustrator Maurice Sendak at the Denver Art Museum. You probably know Sendak’s most famous work, the leering, dancing...