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Check out the weird stuff I found on a Dominican beach…
I love the ocean, and spent last week at the Silver Bank off the coast of the Dominican Republic, observing and learning about humpback whales. I flew into the city of Puerto Plata, and from there boarded a live-aboard dive boat where I stayed for seven days,...

New ATX Pass gets you discounts to tours, events and more
If you’re looking for discounts for local activities and events, check out the new ATX Pass. The three-day pass, from the folks at Once There, costs $85 and covers three days of fun stuff, from bike tours and brewery visits to guided hikes and live music. The idea...

Documentary tells story of pro mountain biker who suffered spinal injury
Laurie Allen, who knows a thing or two about how an accident can change the trajectory of your life, contacted me recently to let me know about a film that will premiere at South by Southwest this weekend. The documentary film “Any One of Us” tells the story of...

Texas Land Conservancy hosts ‘Om on the Range’ yoga class in Manor
The Texas Land Conservancy, a non-profit organization that works to protect land around the state, will host a fund-raising yoga class Sunday in Manor. The “Om on the Range” yoga class is scheduled for 10 a.m. at a site overlooking Comanche Crossing, a property...