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 Pedernales Falls State Park, ten miles east of Johnson City, Texas, is one of the state parks closer to Texas State. The river access, as well as hiking opportunities, make it great to visit year-round. Pedernales Falls has a $6 entrance fee per person, which is a price well worth it for the abundance of sights within the park’s limits. There are almost 70 […]
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 Kaitlyn Benacquisto Web Content Contributor Midterms have come and gone. I think most people are probably having mixed feelings about the results, no matter what party you associate with-- Democrats will take control of the House while Republicans will maintain control of the Senate. Parties aside, this midterm election was a huge win for women. Locally, we elected some women into positions of power. Hays County voted in favor […]
By Kaitlyn Benacquisto Blog Content Contributor Fall means cooler temperatures, pumpkin spice lattes and changing leaves. However, in Texas, we never really get those cooler temperatures, which means our leaves don’t change. (We still drink the pumpkin spice lattes, though.) However, there are some hidden gems in Texas where the leaves do change. Here’s a guide of where to find fall leaves in the Lone Star state. Big Bend National […]
By Kaitlyn Benacquisto Blog Content Contributor Jane Hughson is the Democratic candidate running for mayor of Hays County. Here is the low-down on who she is, why she’s running, and her platform. What does the mayor do? The mayor holds the highest elective office in city government. The mayor acts as a leader of the city and works to guide the city in the right direction. The person in this […]
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