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Last Goodbye to Aquarena Springs

Texas State plans to trade in Aquarena Springs' renowned Fifties kitsch for turn-of-the-century simplicity

"...– plans to tear down the last vestiges of Aquarena Springs, a wondrous resort hotel and theme park in..."

Nov. 14, 2008 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

The glass-bottomed boats at Aquarena Center in San Marcos allow a glimpse into the underwater world

"...The kayaks at Aquarena Center in San Marcos glide silently over the dark..."

Aug. 14, 2009 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

"...A resort becomes a public park in San Marcos...."

March 19, 1999 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

The live oak tree at the top of Enchanted Rock, which has inspired religious devotion for centuries, is now in a fight for its life.

"...Texas Fly Fishing Show in San Marcos at Aquarena Center offers demonstrations and shows, May 20-21. 512/245-7534...."

May 19, 2000 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Dip, Sip, & ’Que: A Texas Trilogy

Day Trips on the best barbecue and swimming holes in Central Texas

"...spots in North America. The swimming pigs of the Aquarena Springs theme park are gone, but the Aquarena Center’s..."

June 30, 2016 Columns Post by Gerald E. McLeod

2005 Kids Summer Camps

An annotated list of several places where kids could be going this summer to enjoy physically and mentally invigorating activities

"...forget to check online for updates.) General CampsCALUSIO CREATIVITY CENTER hones young imaginations through weeklong sessions of creativity-inducing programs,..."

April 29, 2005 Features Feature

Texas Writers Month Events

"...The Center for the Study of the Southwest and SWTSU hold..."

May 15, 1998 Books Feature

Texas Writers Month Events

"...* The Center for the Study of the Southwest and SWTSU hold..."

April 24, 1998 Books Feature

Doggett Unveils Funding for Water Resource Research

Texas State study will aid local conservation efforts

"...unveiled funding for a new project by the Meadows Center for Water and the Environment (located at the old..."

June 24, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Helping protect the San Marcos River

"...cleanup of the 90 miles of the river from Aquarena Springs to Gonzales. One of the group's most important..."

Sept. 14, 2001 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

"...On the San Marcos River, Pecan Park is 1.8..."

April 24, 1998 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

2001 Kids' Summer Fun Guide

"...GIRLSTART TECHNOLOGY CENTER Girls rule! Especially when they are encouraged to explore..."

May 4, 2001 Features Feature

Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...• Imagine a huge hotel and conference center overlooking Barton Springs Pool. At Aquarena Springs, a former..."

Feb. 3, 2006 News Feature

Day Trips & Beyond: Texas Springs Under Threat

Visit these five watering holes while you can

"...groundwater,” says Andrew Sansom, executive director of the Meadows Center for Water and the Environment in San Marcos. “We..."

April 20, 2017 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

"...the beer drinkers out to the Hays County Civic Center on Saturday night...."

Oct. 3, 2003 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Visit These At-Risk Hill Country Water Sources

While you still can

"...pumping, says Andrew Sansom, executive director of the Meadows Center for Water and the Environment in San Marcos. "All..."

April 21, 2017 Features Feature by Gerald E. McLeod

"...Greenhouses of the future photograph by Gerald E. McCleod..."

May 21, 1999 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

"...State-of-the-art technology meets the age-old sport of horse racing..."

June 12, 1998 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

SWTSU: The Party's Over

"...* The Center for the Study of the Southwest was awarded a..."

May 22, 1998 Books Feature

Day Trips: Sacred Tours, San Marcos

Walk in the footsteps of the Coahuiltecan people

"...was from the waters of Spring Lake, the former Aquarena Springs, which the Miakan-Garza band of the Coahuiltecan people..."

March 27, 2015 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Good Eats (and Drinks) Every New Student Should Know

The Food staff weighs in on student dining

"...Briggo Coffee Kiosk: (Flawn Academic Center, UT Campus) Caffeine and studying go together like cookies..."

Aug. 24, 2012 Food Feature by The Food Staff

The Opera, FLAGS, Proun

Hole in the Wall

Carrie Rodriguez's Laboratorio w/ Calexico at Paramount Theatre

Strut! Austin: Sasha Colby Live at Cheer Up Charlies

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