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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...

I did an online chocolate tasting, and here’s what I thought about four Utah brands
An assortment of chocolates arrived at my doorstep the other day, and even though I wouldn’t describe myself as a chocaholic, I certainly didn’t turn it away. The haul? Class materials for an upcoming online session from Utah U, in the form of four fancy bars of...

Virtual launch of fly fishing book by local author set for Saturday
A few months ago, I spent a few hours casting in Brushy Creek with local fly fisherman (and tugboat driver) Aaron Reed, and Chris Johnson, owner of Living Waters Fly Fishing in Round Rock. We waded through knee deep water, hiked alongside a gorgeous grayish-white...