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The Elusive Brown Recluse SpiderYou've probably heard horror stories about brown recluse spider bites. Their size doesn't seem fearsome, usually only about 3/4 inch across, but don't let that fool you. Though they rarely bite, when they do, it can get ugly. The initial bite may be completely painless, but the skin around the wound begins to die. Read More... |
Road Trip: Corpus for Dog Lovers When you see the chemical plants on the edge of town, you may want to keep on driving, but give Corpus Christi a chance and it will reveal a few surprises. On a clear day, the bayfront is a photographer's dream with its calm, shimmering water, diving pelicans, and boats of every shape and size. Further inland, you'll find a huge variety of beautiful trees and shrubs, including the majestic live oak, Mexican buckeye, and desert olive. 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... |
100 Classic Hikes in Texas with E. Dan Klepper I have a confession to make. When I see a new guidebook published about the Big Bend or West Texas, I feel weary. And skeptical that it contains anything terribly new or very worthwhile. And, I note, these books are more often written by people who don't actually live in this region. (Maybe it's just sour grapes on my part? Damn, they beat me to it again!) Read More... |
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