By Madisen GummerMusic Journalist Every year on April 22, we celebrate Earth Day. Beautiful pictures of environments from around the globe flood the internet. Many instagram captions say “every day is earth day!! :)” so wouldn’t it be fitting to carry out that message now. Earth Day is about six months away, but let's celebrate it now. This playlist is made up of folk/rock inspired songs, all with themes of […]
By Kaitlyn BenacquistoAssistant Web Content Manager Brazos Bend State Park is only a short drive from Houston, but seems as if it’s worlds away from the city. Wildlife is abundant, with alligators around every corner, over 300 species of birds and around 50 species of mammals, reptiles and amphibians. The location of Brazos Bend State Park. Screenshot by Kaitlyn Benacquisto via Google Maps. Brazos Bend has a $7 entrance fee […]
By Kaitlyn BenacquistoAssistant Web Content Manager Big Bend National Park is located in West Texas, about a six-hour drive from San Marcos. This park offers something for everybody, including wildlife viewing, hiking, kayaking, backpacking-- you name it, Big Bend has it. The location of Big Bend National Park. Screenshot taken by Kaitlyn Benacquisto via Google Maps. Since it is a national park, it’s a little pricier with a $30 fee […]
By Kaitlyn BenacquistoAssistant Web Content Manager Blue Hole Regional Park is located right next door in Wimberley, Texas. It has much to offer, with 4.5 miles of hiking trails, basketball and sand volleyball courts, and it’s namesake, the Blue Hole Swimming Area. Location of Blue Hole Regional Park. Screenshot by Kaitlyn Benacquisto via Google Maps. The swimming area, which is the main attraction of this park, must be reserved during […]
By Kaitlyn BenacquistoAssistant Web Content Manager Location of Pace Bend Park. Screenshot taken by Kaitlyn Benacquisto via Google Maps. Pace Bend Park is located in Spicewood, Texas, and only a short drive away from San Marcos. This park could suit the needs of nearly anyone-- there is fishing, boat ramps, hiking, swimming, and both improved and primitive campsites. There are 20 improved campsites located on the east side of the […]
By Kaitlyn BenacquistoAssistant Web Content Manager The view from my hammock. Photo by Kaitlyn Benacquisto. The Blanco River. Photo by Kaitlyn Benacquisto. A view of the river and trees. Photo by Kaitlyn Benacquisto. Sunrise from my hammock. Photo by Kaitlyn Benacquisto. The Blanco River with some fall leaves. Photo by Kaitlyn Benacquisto. The Blanco River. Photo by Kaitlyn Benacquisto.The day-use area at University Camp. Photo by Kaitlyn Benacquisto.The riverfront camping […]
By Caitlin Ramsey Photojournalist In honor of Earth Day I ventured out to the San Marcos River and immersed myself into nature. With my camera to my eye I captured some of the scenery I had the pleasure of spending my time in. This scenery includes areas around Stokes Park, which is just one of the many great outdoor hangout spots that San Marcos has to offer. Being surrounded by […]
By Allison Johnson Blog Content Contributor I can honestly say I have not participated in any Earth Day activities since elementary school. These activities were often made up of learning of ways to keep the earth clean, being energy efficient, and making Earth Day themed arts and crafts. Earth Day wasn’t a big deal in high school either, and there’s no way in hell professors are setting aside time to […]
Compiled by Holly Henrichsen Assistant Web Content Manager If carbon emissions are not cut by 2030, the effects could be disastrous. According to CNN, an increase of droughts, rising sea levels, mass extinction, and the food we eat would be harder to produce [if carbon emissions keep rising]. If humans warm up the world more than 2 degrees Celsius, or 3.5 degrees Fahrenheit, the world would up the odds of […]
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