Getting Outside and Giving Back
What’s better than being outside? Making a difference while outside!
Whole Earth Provision Co.: More Than a Store
Holland Jones, Vice President of Whole Earth Provision Co., has done it all. From being raised in the store to now revamping the idea of what it means to be outside, Holland is more than just a businessman: he’s a nature guru.
Nature Serves as a Constant During Change
Reminiscing on the chilled, refreshing water of Wandaka Musongera’s childhood creek transports him back to his life in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Running through his family’s garden, the creek acted as a sanctuary for his community, a place to unwind when exhausted from a full day of work.
The Future of Medina Lake
This article is the first of a three-part series exploring the Texas Hill Country’s dependence on Medina Lake, a man-made, 8,478 square mile reservoir, and highlighting the importance of the Save Medina Lake project.
Being Thrifty with Your Thrifting
Thrift Shopping is an important and vital addition to a sustainable community, learning how to shop in a thoughtful manner can ensure the longevity of this practice
Sustainable Living: Out the Door and Down the Street
The workers at Boggy Creek Farm know one thing to be true: seasonal, local produce shopping is the key to a healthy and sustainable life.
Texas State Parks implement COVID-19 policy
Since parks reopened in April, visitors report few issues with social distancing
Outside in Austin
One of the things that makes the City of Austin so interesting is its deep connection to nature. In the middle of an urban metropolis, countless waterways and trails shape the city and influence a culture of embracing the outdoors. Here are some of the most beautiful and uniquely Austin places to visit.
Planning the Ideal Post-Quarantine Roadtrip
The quarantine life has been tough on everyone without a doubt. Here are some options to turn those frowns upside down with a good-old fashioned Texas road trip.
Coping with Corona
UT Students are using this time away from school to find new ways to connect with the great outdoors.
Biking in Remembrance of Cancer Fighters
A student at the University of Texas at Austin bikes with Texas 4000 across the country to support the fight against cancer.
The Art of ‘Chalking Up’
Is climbing chalk the ‘Holy Grail’ of the climbing world? Or is it just another lump of powder?