Funky Animal Festivals

Funky Animal Festivals

The United States is teeming with exotic state fairs and funky festivals. At these celebrations entertainment comes in all shapes and sizes with roller-coasters, Ferris wheels, horseshoe tournaments, and barbecue cook-offs. In these lesser-known American fairs the...
Breaking the Spring Break Stereotype

Breaking the Spring Break Stereotype

After a long and dreary winter, a change of the seasons is upon us. Snow is beginning to melt on the mountains and flowers are starting to bloom. Spring is on the horizon, which can only mean one thing: spring break. Every year people spend their spring breaks in the...
The Beatin’ Path

The Beatin’ Path

Some say that music has the power to move the soul. But in a more literal sense, music can move its listeners great distances—just consider the flocks of fans who travel many miles to see their favorite music artists. The stats don’t lie: according to Billboard,...

Migrations throughout Texas

When winter arrives in Texas, it doesn’t come alone. As the new season approaches, hundreds of migratory species, from whooping cranes to monarch butterflies, migrate into Texas, blanketing the Great Plains. Adding to the commotion of winter’s arrival are...
Keep Austin Weird

Keep Austin Weird

“Keep Austin Weird” is an unofficial slogan for Austin, Texas—and the locals take it very seriously. The city prides itself on its eclectic, creative atmosphere that fosters small businesses and supports artists, musicians, music festivals, and pretty much...