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What’s it like to swim through an underground river? I found out at Honey Creek Cave
I’ve squeezed my way through limestone caverns and swum in creeks and rivers all over the Lone Star State, but until recently I’d never done both at the same time. Last weekend, speleologist Bill Steele led me through a watery section of Honey Creek Cave, the longest...

When in Lubbock, visit Prairie Dog Town
If you decide to visit Prairie Dog Town in Lubbock - and you should - bring carrot sticks or sweet potato chunks, and a camera with a long lens. The black-tailed prairie dogs that live in the park are always up for a snack, but vegetables are better than the junk food...

Staffing shortages force Barton Springs closures
The staffing shortage has hit the city’s most iconic swimming hole, Barton Springs Pool. Starting March 21, the chilly, spring-fed pool in downtown Austin will close Mondays and Wednesdays, in addition to its regular closure from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday for...

Spring skiing at old-school Kelly Canyon in Idaho
The big resorts get all the press, but sometimes it’s fun to explore the locals’ mountain for a day. After a few days of skiing Grand Targhee, just across the Idaho border in Wyoming, I landed at Kelly Canyon Resort, a 640-acre playground in Ririe, Idaho, about a half...