Saturday Evening Post – Elvis Would Be Turning 90 This Year. Here’s What It’s Like to Visit His Boyhood Home
Reminders of Elvis’s life and music are everywhere, even 47 years after his death. From hearing one of his many hits on the radio to playfully mumbling “Thank you very much” in imitation of The King of Rock and Roll’s distinctive drawl to watching a seemingly never-ending stream of movies about his life, Elvis is…
San Antonio Magazine: Quick Winter Getaway to Sun-Drenched Los Cabos
San Antonio winters are usually mild compared to the rest of the planet, but that doesn’t mean we’re immune to the winter doldrums. When a gray January day brings visions of warm sand and cobalt blue waters, it’s pretty easy to make that happen for a quick getaway. If you’re willing to hop on a plane…
How to Grill Like a Pro
Maybe it’s the vibe of summer’s slower, more relaxed pace, or maybe it’s the tantalizing smells coming from your neighbor’s grill, or perhaps it’s the prominently placed bags of charcoal briquettes at H-E-B, but suddenly, meat cooked on the grill sounds really good. But what if you feel clueless about grilling and you’re not the “barbecue…
Talking About Lubbock and Amarillo – Amateur Traveler Podcast
Why should you go to Lubbock and Amarillo, two Texas cities that aren’t typically on a traveler’s radar? I answer that question and discuss itineraries and don’t miss points of interest on Episode 911 of the Amateur Traveler Podcast: Travel to Lubbock and Amarillo, Texas – Amateur Traveler Episode 911
San Antonio Magazine – Staycation at La Cantera Resort and Spa
Looking for a luxe local getaway that genuinely feels like an escape rather than a mere 17-mile jaunt from downtown? La Cantera Resort & Spa, of course. This 496-room haven has accommodations for every type of staycationer, including homelike boutique-style villas and SEVEN, an adults-only floor loaded with dreamy amenities. If a cool dip sounds like…
Bats Magazine – White Nose Syndrome in Texas
White-nose Syndrome (WNS) is a fungal disease that has killed millions of North American bats in the past decade. WNS disrupts natural hibernation cycles, causing bats to die from the disease during winter. The fungus, Pseudogymnoascus destructans, often called “Pd,” grows in cold, dark, damp places where bats hibernate, causing a white fuzz on their faces….