Environs

Books, Books, and More Books

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

April 28, 1995 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Rafting the Great Waller

Outdoorsman envisions converting sluggish creek into hardcore white-water rafting rapids

"...Jack Kennedy moon mission," Stuart says. "Forget the white-water park – I view this as a commitment by the..."

April 20, 2007 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

How Green Grows My County?

'Greenprints' aim to protect our most precious natural lands

"...of what's envisioned – a "greenprint" is to new parks and conservation lands. The greenprinting process identifies high-priority areas..."

Dec. 14, 2007 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Westward Ho!

In-progress or proposed developments for near-western Hill Country rise overnight like so many toxic mushrooms

"...include 2,000 pricey homes, a yacht club, a swimming park with waterfalls, special housing for the oldsters, and neighborhood-style..."

May 28, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...funding will benefit trail networks near McKinney Falls State Park as well as along Onion and Williamson creeks in..."

Aug. 5, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Form that – in partnership with San Antonio's Retama Park – they're making progress on buying a site in..."

July 30, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...The Lower Colorado River Authority has fined developer Rusty Parker $5,000 for pollution violations stemming from a rainstorm in..."

Oct. 8, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Postmarks

Global Warming, Public Schools, and Jazz a la Zorn.

"...clean the main peninsula so heavy machinery could be parked there while they did repairs on the low-water bridge...."

Jan. 26, 2001 Column

Waller Creek Comes to Life

Conservancy seeks radical makeover east of Downtown

"...creek, over the next 10 years, a 1.5-mile linear park will be built, running from Waterloo Park to Lady..."

Nov. 13, 2015 News Feature by Robyn Ross

Day Trips

"...Among the 123 state parks scattered across Texas, Blanco State Park has a mystic..."

April 16, 1999 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: Texas Springs Under Threat

Visit these five watering holes while you can

"...In a 2005 article in Texas Parks & Wildlife magazine, Larry McKinney counted: “Of the 31..."

April 20, 2017 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips

Abilene State Park is an oasis in the parched, red-dirt prairie

"...Abilene State Park doesn't look much like most of the land around..."

Sept. 3, 2004 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Postmarks

HPBC is on the minds of many this week; Gotham lingers in the shadows.

"...Erica Barnett for her excellent piece on the Hyde Park Baptist situation ["Grow and Prosper," Nov. 19]. Great reporting..."

Nov. 26, 1999 Column

Day Trips

"...Pace Bend Park on Lake Travis is a park in danger of..."

May 9, 1997 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips

"...At Tyler State Park the raccoons are not only the park's mascots, but..."

April 18, 1997 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: June Travel Updates

Safe daytripping as coronavirus continues

"...The City of San Marcos has closed its river parks until further notice. Parks affected by the closure are..."

June 26, 2020 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Going With the Flow

The next life of Waller Creek

"...In dry periods, lake water recirculated up to Waterloo Park via a pumping system will maintain the otherwise stagnating..."

Jan. 11, 2013 News Feature by Ari Phillips

How Much of the Colorado Should We Leave Up to Elon Musk’s Discretion?

Tesla uses a massive amount of water while the Boring Co. attempts to dump its wastewater into the river

"...license for a bistro already obtained. This growth has sparked environmental advocates' concerns that Tesla will set precedent for..."

Aug. 11, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Day Trips & Beyond: August Events Roundup

Finish up the summer with some adventure

"...casket that lies here,/ The gem that filled it sparkles yet.”..."

Aug. 2, 2023 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

The Urban Experience

Dâm-Funk's intergalactic jam

"...sky and see those millions of trillions of stars sparkling. My hope is that eventually we will have some..."

March 16, 2010 Music Post by Thomas Fawcett

Day Trips

Gus Engeling Wildlife Management Area has so many animals that they give you a scorecard at the front gate to keep track

"...says Wes Littrell, assistant area manager for the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department preserve. "Plants alone, we have close..."

June 15, 2007 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

When a Hard Rain Falls

Flood Plain Residents See Ray of Hope in Prop. 3

"...of McIver's home on the edge of Northeast District Park sits under a foot or two of water. So..."

April 10, 1998 News Feature by Robert Bryce

La Vista at the Hyatt

"...13825 FM 2769 (Volente Rd & Cypress Creek Park), 257-7192 Daily, 11am-10pm..."

Aug. 8, 1997 Food Feature

Little Hotel on the Prairie

Proposed hotel and golf course would be constructed on city-owned parkland.

"...their Prairie Grass project is dedicated city of Austin parkland. But it's land that's been undeveloped and, indeed, fenced..."

March 24, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Postmarks

The dog-running controversy continues … and chalk another one up for Ventura.

"...Amy Smith's September 17 column regarding the proposed Hyde Park Baptist Church expansion ["Off the Desk"]:..."

Oct. 1, 1999 Column

Happy Trails on the Horizon?

AMTC's Vision Quest

"...all 14 trails, according to Kathryn Nichols of Texas Parks and Wildlife. Completion of this highest priority system would..."

July 28, 1995 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond.

"...3.5-mile hike and bike path will connect San Gabriel Park to Lake Georgetown and create a trail network that..."

Aug. 26, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

End of the Line

The Short and Troubled History of Austin's Streetcar System

"...piece of land north of the city called Hyde Park. By early 1891, Shipe's money was running out. So..."

July 21, 2000 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Day Trips

River Inn Resort near Hunt is a perfect fall getaway.

"...to be active to enjoy the 12 acres of park-like setting. Sitting at a picnic table on the tree-shaded,..."

Nov. 5, 1999 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Qmmunity: Top Five Scene Shakers

Qmmunity counts five major queer scene shake-ups in 2023

"...Fri., Dec. 15, 9:30pm. The Austin Eagle, 8201 Cross Park Dr. Ste. B-2. instagram.com/theaustineagle...."

Dec. 15, 2023 Column by James Scott

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