A Crow Indian legend tells the story about evil spirits that possess a man who tries to do away with a rightful heir by shoving the youth off a cliff. … Read More →
Back Roads Nature–Pedernales Falls State Park
In big cities back East, they have a hard time imagining how devastating and destructive flash floods can be. I doubt there’s ever been a flash flood down 5th Avenue… Read More →
Where Do Animals Go When They Die?
We take walks at Bastrop State Park—I and my little dog—almost daily. We’re soul mates, joined at the hip. We get each other. There’s a special place on our route,… Read More →
Cancel Your Orkin Man!
The word itself raises a confusion of thoughts. Relentless, vicious, cunning, dedicated parent, devoted partner, survivor. Which adjectives does the word “wolf” conjure in your mind? Now, let’s try the… Read More →
Back Roads Nature—Cleburne State Park
Cleburne State Park and the nearby city of Cleburne (pronounced Klee-burn) carry their name in common. Where did thisname come from? If you drive near the Johnson County Courthouse in… Read More →