The Hightower Report

Forest Service Serves Mining Company; and Flaunting the Law While Flying the Flag

"...What a special joy it is to visit the Grand Canyon. It's awe-inspiring to view the majestic gorge, the..."

Feb. 29, 2008 News Column by Jim Hightower

Mr. Smarty Pants Knows

The first gratuitous use of an umlaut for a rock band

"...stand by its approval of a book claiming the Grand Canyon was created by Noah's flood rather than by..."

Feb. 18, 2005 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants

The Hightower Report

Proud "partners" corporatize our parks

"...While we Americans celebrate the 100th anniversary of our National Park Service, America's so-called "leaders" are aggressively commercializing our..."

Aug. 28, 2015 News Column by Jim Hightower

The Luv Doc

Great memories are meant to be treasured

"...in this fellow's life as a trip to the Grand Canyon, graduation, or last Friday when he ordered that..."

Oct. 30, 2015 Column by The Luv Doc

Day Trips

National Natural Landmarks are some of the country's most unique biological and geological sites

"...National Natural Landmarks are some of the country's most unique..."

May 20, 2011 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Earth Day: Parks Through Prints

See America's natural wonders via the Fifty-Nine Parks Series

"...Earth Day jetting around the country and visiting our national parks (and what kinda respect for the environment would..."

April 19, 2017 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Day Trips: Tucker Tower, Okla.

Stone castle tower provides spectacular view of Oklahoma's Lake Murray State Park

"...Tucker Tower in Oklahoma's Lake Murray State Park was built as a retreat for the governor. It..."

Aug. 12, 2016 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Gina Chavez Tour Diary Numero Uno

U.S. State Department ambassadors stake Latin America

"...here in Austin – raised on breakfast tacos, Zilker Park, and Lyle Lovett. My parents still live in the..."

April 1, 2016 Music Post by Gina Chavez

Day Trips

The geologic magnificence of Palo Duro Canyon.

"...Palo Duro Canyon is one of the indescribable natural wonders that make..."

Jan. 12, 2001 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips

Against the odds, Palo Duro Canyon became a major jewel in the state parks system.

"...Palo Duro Canyon State Park quietly reached a milestone on Nov. 26...."

Nov. 28, 2003 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: January Events Roundup

New year, new adventures

"...Next door to the coffee shop is a small park with picnic tables with swings as seats and clean..."

Jan. 4, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips

Add these destinations to your checklist of must-do day trips

"...in their lifetime, every Texan should visit Palo Duro Canyon south of Amarillo. The rugged beauty of "the Grand..."

Jan. 12, 2007 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Reclaiming the Land

"...definitely wouldn't want the Texas approach applied to the national park system," says Dave Simon, Southwest regional director of..."

Aug. 4, 2000 News Feature by Dan Oko

Day Trips & Beyond: December Events Roundup

Plenty of fun still to be had in 2019

"...31 miles to Littlefield. December-February, Sandhill Crane Roost, Muleshoe National Wildlife Refuge, Muleshoe, 806/946-3341, www.fws.gov/refuge/muleshoe Travel Notes:..."

Nov. 29, 2019 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: September Events Roundup

Fall into fun!

"...Sept. 1, six historic sites will move from Texas Parks & Wildlife Department management to the auspices of the..."

Aug. 31, 2019 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: November Events Roundup

It’s time for chili cook-offs, festivals, and all sorts of November fun

"...mark. The Smith Visitor Center at McKinney Falls State Park has reopened after being hit by not one, but..."

Nov. 5, 2021 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips

Traveling across the country in an RV with the family

"...would be, especially because it was with my two grandsons, my son and his wife, and Nana...."

Aug. 26, 2011 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: September Travel Updates

Go the social distance

"...If you’ll be visiting any of Dallas’ 397 city parks during September, the parks department has a new game..."

Aug. 28, 2020 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips

"...first land in America to be preserved as a national resource. The national park now covers more than 4,800..."

July 30, 1999 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: November Events Roundup

Pre-holiday travel tips

"...Chili Parlor ascend from a small grocery store in Canyon Lake and stands at local farmers markets to an..."

Nov. 2, 2018 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: July Events Roundup

Get hip to these timely travel tips

"...Westcave Preserve has extended guided tours to the spring-fed canyon to Fridays. The tour journeys from the upper grassland..."

July 3, 2018 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

New Documentary Shows the Beauty of the Border, and the Perils of a Barrier

The River and the Wall captures a wilderness without divisions

"...and towns, through impenetrable thorny thickets, across dead-end box canyons, along whitewater rapids, at the base of a ravine..."

May 3, 2019 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Larger Than Life

The late Luis Jiménez created art on a grand scale – and lived life that way, too

"...Jiménez. The El Paso native created art on a grand scale, constructing vibrantly colored fiberglass sculptures of Aztec warriors..."

March 30, 2007 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Day Trips

Get your kicks on -- that's right -- Route 66.

"...Congress enacted a federal highway bill that put a national highway plan into action. On November 11, 1926, a..."

Aug. 17, 2001 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Stars and Stripes Forever!

Where to get your patriotic tuneage this Independence Day

"...the 1812 Overture, and a full-throated chorus of our National Anthem. Austin Symphony Orchestra www.austinsymphony.org Sat., July 4, 8:30pm,..."

July 3, 2015 Arts Post by Robert Faires

The Hightower Report

Organics: good enough for the pilgrims, good enough for us; and, trailer trash go upscale.

"...grassroots pressure, the Department of Agriculture recently created a national organic label so we consumers can readily identify foods..."

Nov. 8, 2002 News Column by Jim Hightower

Aztex Get U.S. Open Cup Home Game

"...10. Brooklyn Knights (PDL) at Carolina RailHawks (USL-1) WakeMed Park, 7:30pm NY Pancyprian Freedom (USASA) at Real Maryland Monarchs..."

May 28, 2008 Sports Post by Nick Barbaro

Day Trips

San Antonio's Texas Folklife Festival

"...of the landscape has attracted legions from nearly every nationality. More than 40 ethnic and cultural groups are represented..."

June 8, 2001 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Roxane Gay, Tim O’Brien Join Texas Book Festival Lineup

Full author roster revealed for November fest

"...Man Who Could Move Clouds, was a Pulitzer Prize, National Book Award, and National Book Critics Circle Award Finalist...."

Sept. 13, 2023 Arts Post by Kimberley Jones

Green Reading

Environs

"...it was published, Hardin's essay seems particularly prescient. "The National Parks present another instance of the working out of..."

May 5, 1995 Books Review by Robert Bryce

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