Rains County Eagle Fest in Emory celebrates the migration of the American Bald Eagle to Texas, Jan. 16-17. 903/473-2901.

Gem and Mineral Show brings displays and demonstrations to Lady Bird Johnson Park south of Fredericksburg, Jan. 17-18. 830/997-6187.

Old Gruene Market Days in the historic district north of New Braunfels happens Jan. 17-18. 210/629-6441.

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The Ultimate Wine and Food Pairing Cookbook by Merrill Bonarrigo, co-owner of Messina Hof Winery in Bryan, starts with the wine and then recommends complementary dishes. Available in bookstores. 409/778-9463.

Snow conditions and other skiing information are available at 888/SNOBLAST or http://www.snoblast.com. This is a good place to start exploring resorts to which you have never been.

This article appears in January 16 • 1998 and January 16 • 1998 (Cover).

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Gerald E. McLeod joined the Chronicle staff in November 1980 as a graphic designer. In April 1991 he began writing the “Day Trips” column. Besides the weekly travel column, he contributed “101 Swimming Holes,” “Guide to Central Texas Barbecue,” and “Guide to the Texas Hill Country.” His first 200 columns have been published in Day Trips Vol. I and Day Trips Vol. II.