outdoors

Sometimes it takes venturing away for a little while to realize how good we have it here in East Texas--and how much we may take for granted.

The temperatures are rising and the sun is shining down on that empty backyard of yours. It's the perfect blank slate for a fun wonderland right outside your door. Turn your yard into your kid's favorite place to be with this list of must-haves!

Whether you're wanting to catch a glimpse of the full moon, get familiar with the constellations or see a shooting star, I have a list of telescopes and accessories to make your star-gazing dreams come true!

It turned out awesome, I'd say! The team that worked on it really stepped up and made it happen!

The Cornell Lab of Ornithology has set up a live feed online of the "West Texas Hummingbird Feeder Cam". It's located just outside of Fort Davis.

I don't know about you, but I've been spending a lot more time in my backyard lately, and birds are everywhere! If you want to increase avian traffic around your home without worrying about squirrels eating up all the goods, look no further.

You may not think it's as cool as I do. But, I'm a big wildlife fan - like you didn't pick up on that.

It's that magical time of year where everyone is spending tons of time outside. Unfortunately, "everyone" includes fleas, ticks, mosquitos, flies and all other kinds of pests. Keep the bugs at bay with products that I've sourced especially for you (and your dog).

As we bundle up indoors, did you know it's illegal to leave your four-legged pal outside in dangerously low temps?

East Texas is full of opportunities to hike and paddle and make the most of spring, and there's a new website that just launched that will help plan the ultimate outdoorsy weekend.

Planning a BBQ is one of the most stimulating events of our life.  No, I didn't read about this in Home & Garden, nor did I get my info from a Food Network episode.  Just one man's impression - mine! Now, while nothing gets my heart pumping more than a week-end cookout, there is one dreaded weasel that invariably wreaks havoc on any carefully planned good time.  Well, not really a weasel; more

Looking forward to three or four days of this Memorial Day weekend? So are we. The weather forecast for the weekend shows nothing but sunshine, which gives us the perfect excuse to travel and enjoy the outdoors. If you're not taking a road trip and are looking for some local events to attend, check out a few festivities we found, including lakes, veterans events, parades and more. Whatever you dec