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Barton Springs and Deep Eddy close today until further notice
If you were planning on a dip in Barton Springs Pool this July 4 weekend, you’ll have to make alternate plans. With COVID-19 cases on the rise, the City of Austin has closed Barton Springs Pool and Deep Eddy Pool, effective today. The pools will remain closed until...
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...
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