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“Vanishing Postcards” podcast tells the stories of Texas
Here in Texas, we love a good story, especially when it’s told in the scratchy voice or thick accent of someone who loves this larger-than-life state as much as we do. The bartender at Dry Creek Café that overlooks Lake Austin, for example. An old-time conjunto...
Driftwood bike ride supports efforts to beautify Texas roadways
If you’ve ever pedaled a bicycle along a not-to-busy Hill Country roadway, you know that wildflowers and trees and the occasional mooing cow all contribute to making the ride a quintessential springtime experience in Texas. On April 10, Scenic Texas, a nonprofit...
Deep Eddy closing for cleaning and maintenance
Deep Eddy Pool will close April 11 through May 2 for its annual spring cleaning. The closure will last a week longer than normal so crews can fix cracks in the pool shell and address some unexpected problems due to the recent winter storm. Barton Springs Pool, 2201...
The 10 (make that 11) best things about my trip to Solitude this week
I had just about packed up my ski boots for the year when the folks in Utah invited me out for a final hoorah this week. I grabbed my gear out of the closet, loaded up my rolling duffle bag, and set my sights on Solitude, located in Big Cottonwood Canyon, just 45...