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Road Trip: Fredericksburg for Couples If you love scented candles and jam, you will also love Fredericksburg, Texas. If, like me, you despise scented candles and have only a passing interest in jam, there's still a lot to like about this central Texas bed-and-breakfast mecca. Couples in particular will appreciate the relaxing atmosphere and the surprising number of things to do in the area. Read More... |
Top 5 Views in Texas Climb 425 feet up Texas' pink granite dome, a rock that was formed in the Precambrian era more than 1 billion years ago - before life emerged on earth. Known in geological circles as a batholith, this dome was formed from molten magma deep below the earth's crust; the surrounding limestone eroded away over millennia. Twice during history, ancient oceans covered the granite dome, but today Enchanted Rock stands tall above the surrounding landscape at 1,825 feet - and claims the title as the best view in the Hill Country. Read More... |
Video: Mating Dance of the Giant Swallowtail Butterfly I was walking past an old hackberry tree in my backyard when I saw what appeared to be a butterfly with four wings. Then I examined the situation a little more closely and realized, hey, that's two butterflies. In this clip, the butterfly on bottom is completely upside down. The positions changed over time. That's right: I watched for hours. Read More... |
Drought Kills Salamanders in Barton SpringsAustin's two-year drought has introduced a new threat to the already endangered Barton Springs salamander: low oxygen levels in the water. Recent rains have improved the situation slightly, but there's still not enough dissolved oxygen to support a healthy population of the 3-inch amphibians, which breathe through gills. Read More... |
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