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The Best Place to Stargaze in West Texas: McDonald Observatory
If you consider yourself a Texan who knows all the greatest places in our state, and you haven’t been to McDonald Observatory yet, then you need to plan a West Texas vacation immediately.…
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A Must-See in West Texas: the Chihuahuan Desert Research Institute
A place called “research institute” couldn’t be that fun, could it? “Research” while on vacation? No thank you! Yet, despite the name, the Chihuahuan Desert Research Institute is actually a fun place designed for…
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The Most Scenic Trail in Davis Mountains State Park
This is my favorite hike in Davis Mountains State Park, by a long shot. Lots of great panoramic views of the surrounding mountains, and the trail is wide and flat at many places.…
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Field Fashion Inspired by Laura Bush
Today’s field fashion post is inspired by former First Lady Laura Bush! You may not know that Mrs. Bush takes a trip every single year with her childhood girlfriends to a national park,…
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Feathered Jewelry and Accessories with Kristin Parma
There is little in nature as intricate or as varied as the feathers of our winged friends. After a memorable pheasant or turkey harvest, I save a few – just as soon as…
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Heritage Game Mounts with Rita Schimpff
This month in my column for Texas Wildlife magazine I featured three talented Texas women who turn trophies into beautiful pieces of art. Today I am featuring Rita Schimpff with Heritage Game Mounts! {Become…
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A Stunning Way to Display Your Hunting Trophy
This month in my column for Texas Wildlife magazine I featured three talented Texas women who turn trophies into beautiful pieces of art. Today I am sharing the first of them–Annlyn Osborn with Haute…
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4 Creative Ways to Reuse Spent Ammunition
This article originally appeared in Texas Wildlife magazine. Click here to subscribe to this publication and learn more about how Texas Wildlife Association is conserving wildlife! For those of you who love to…
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9 Reasons to Visit LBJ Ranch and State Park
A couple of weeks ago, I stopped by the Lyndon B. Johnson State Park and historic site while en route to Fredericksburg. It was so cute and worth the stop! I am glad…
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How to Tell Your Friends Why You Hunt
When someone finds out I hunt, the first question I am usually asked is, “You hunt?! But you wear make up!” The second question I get asked is, “What do you tell people…
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