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Dog-Friendly Texas Hill Country Hikes
Hiking offers one of the best ways to enjoy the outdoors, and a dog is great company on the trail.
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Experience Early German Heritage in Texas Hill Country
The German immigrants of the early 1800's brought their work ethic and culture to America. Their decendants in the Hill Country of Texas continue to reflect their values today.
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Texas Hill Country Among Best Places to Retire
Among the top retirement destinations for baby boomers is an unlikely area of land in central Texas where cedars sway and tall hills rise above canyon floors.
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Texas Hill Country Offers Unexpected Variety
The rolling green hills and rivers of Texas Hill Country offer travelers a blend of history, food, wine, music, culture and outdoor adventure.
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Texas Hill Country Steam Train
Step back in time and appreciate the joys of steam train travel. Passengers can now ride leisurely through the hills, rivers, and ranches of Central Texas.
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Birding The Baker Sanctuary Near Austin, Texas
The Texas Hill Country provides some of the best scenery in the state. It's also home to hundreds of bird species, and the Audubon's Baker Sanctuary is one premier site.
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Culture and Adventure in Fredericksburg Texas
In the surprisingly cool green hills of Central Texas, Fredericksburg has become the getaway spot for escapees from Austin, San Antonio and much farther afield.
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Easygoing Austin is Texas' Capital of Creativity
While San Antonio may have its history, Austin's food, music and film scene mark it as the undisputed hip, high-energy, brash younger brother of Texas Hill Country.
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Finding The Golden-Cheeked Warbler In Texas
The Golden-cheeked warbler breeds in a limited U. S. habitat found only in the Texas hill country. Spring birders can find them at sites west and south of Austin.
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Fredericksburg TX Is Authentic German Heritage
Founded by German immigrants in the 1846, Fredericksburg Texas, the heart of Hill Country, offers authentic German food, dance and beer just an hour from San Antonio.
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San Antonio's Historic Past and Relaxing Present
With a turbulent past, missions, the Riverwalk and spring Fiesta, San Antonio stands out as Texas Hill Country's wise elder sister who likes to have a good time.
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San Antonio, Gateway to the Heart of Texas
From Santa Anna and the Alamo, to the reclaimed and restored River Walkway and the NBA Champion Spurs, San Antonio introduces visitors to the best of the west in Texas.
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Texas Mountain Laurel
Texas Mountain Laurel is a small tree, great for an accent plant in the garden, a container-grown patio specimen, or even as a stand-alone feature.
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The Colors of Spring
With a Texas treasure of 5000 species of flowering plants, and a dazzling array of some 370 species of wildflowers, something is always blooming in our fields, prairies, and hills, but you don’t want to miss nature’s elaborate show in her prime flowering months of March, April, and May.
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What to Do and See in Marble Falls
The Marble City is packed with restaurants, shops, and activities that claim superiority among the rest. Stop the confusion and take note of these authentic favorites!
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Growing Wine Grapes in Texas
Texas is the fifth leading wine producing state. Growing wine grapes requires knowledge and upfront costs, but the end result is worth it.
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Favorite Vacation Spots Across Texas - Part I
From the historic, educational and adventurous to the fun-loving, romantic or restful, Texas offers a variety of vacation spots.
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Lady Bird and LBJ
As the U.S.'s 36th President, Lyndon Baines Johnson was defined by his Hill Country background. His presidency, his legacy and that of Lady Bird's can be found in Austin.
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The Mysterious Enchanted Rock
Explore the mystery of a natural wonder known as Enchanted Rock, the second largest granite outcropping in North America -- the true tale of a remarkable landmark.
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The Pastry Queen
These two collections of sweet and savoury dishes will spark your culinary urge to be Queen (or King) of your own kitchen
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Texas Wineries Outpace Vineyard Production
Texas wine country offers an array of wines and types of wineries to visit. Wine enthusiasts can choose to travel many miles or a few miles over several days.
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Birding Lost Maples State Natural Area in Texas
Lost Maples State Natural Area is best known for spectacular fall color in late October and early November. Spring, however, can be equally rewarding to park birders.
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Land, Lots of Land -- You Can Get It Online
A handful of some good real estate Web sites where readers can find ranch land and other rural properties for sale.
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Best Towns for Baby Boomer Retirements
Those considering retirement may be interested in relocating to a new locale. The list of best towns for baby boomers is surprising and varied, from east coast to west.
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Biscuit Hill Bed and Breakfast - Texas
If you're planning a trip to Texas, take a look at this beautiful B&B only a mile from Canyon Lake.
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Dine and Relax in Style at the Cotton Gin
Fredericksburg, Texas, is filled with fun things to do and see, and one of the most enjoyable places to stay and dine is at the Cotton Gin Restaurant and Lodging. If you're tired of chain restaurants and rooms, you'll really enjoy this unique experience of staying in your own historic cabin. The owner is a chef, so the food is a treat as well.
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Jewel of the Hill Country
The scenic Texas hill country beckons everyone who relishes peace, simple living, and natural beauty. Wimberley’s 13,000 residents live in the heart of that unhurried splendor which attracts vacationers, particularly retirees seeking retreat from hectic cities and “winter snowbirds” escaping colder climates.
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The Bluebonnet, Texas State Flower
The Texas Bluebonnet wild flower represents the Lone Star State as much as Stetson hats and cowboy boots. Officially Lupinus Texensis, it's been called "Buffalo Clover".
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The Mexican Free-Tail Bats of Austin, Texas
750,000 pregnant Mexican free-tail bats arrive in Austin in March and give birth in June. Their spectacular nightly emergence draws droves of tourists through October.
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Visiting Desert Botanical Gardens
Just visiting botanical gardens and arboretums in the southwest can be rewarding. But many gardens also offer classes and workshops perfect for a learning vacation.
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Sites Representing the Diversity of Country & Western Music
This month we're going to look at two sites with different perspectives on Country & Western music. The first, the Arbuckle Boys, celebrates the western heritage of the American cowboy. The second, the West Coast Pinups, features a band that produces music that centers around Bakersfield honky tonk and vintage Nachville country. Lastly, we'll look at a record label that is putting their entire catalog on line (well, kind of).
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Stargazing Destinations
These destinations feature dark skies at night, professional equipment and, often, knowledgeable guides or amateur astronomers to explain what's in the telescopes.
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Enjoy and Plant Texas Wildflower Seeds
Texans enjoy, protect, and grow wildflowers in abundance. Wildflowers come from harvested seeds and only a few, like the bluebonnet, are available as transplants.
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TALES...COY'S LONE STAR WEB GUIDE
Editor's review of the new Web site of a prominent Texas magazine.
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