The Texas Hill Country may be thousands of miles and an ocean away from the olive orchards of Italy, but it has more in common with Italy’s olive oil production than you might think. For starters, both areas offer a warm climate and the right alkaline soil composition that olive trees need to thrive. …
Food waste is a huge problem in the United States with millions of pounds of food each day ending up in the garbage. According to Too Good to Go, a mobile app that aims to wipe out food waste, 40% of food waste is edible when it ends up in the trash. What makes…
The Texas Hill Country might as well be dubbed “beer country” because as any beer fan knows, there are a plethora of fantastic breweries in the region worth checking out. Some have been around for decades while others are newer on the scene. Fitzhugh Brewery will celebrate its two-year anniversary this fall and if the…
St. Louis may be known as the “Gateway to the West” but Dripping Springs is the “Gateway to Hill Country,” as it was founded just a few years after Texas achieved statehood and is in close proximity to Austin. While Dripping Springs has evolved with the changes, even today, it remains a…
The world seems to be spinning faster than ever and with each day seemingly being more hectic than the last. Ask just about anyone, and they’ll probably tell you they feel busier than they used to be. While the idea that we actually are busier is somewhat of a myth (we simply feel that way)…
It’s not too often that horseback riding and a game of poker are on the afternoon agenda together… well, outside of a western anyway. That’s precisely what participants can partake in at the 2nd annual Dripping Springs Ranch Park Poker Trail Ride. Saddle up and throw on your boots, because this unique event is sure…
Central Texas might not have quite the glitz and glamor of Hollywood, but it certainly has no shortage of Hollywood movies that have sought it out as a filming destination. Going back nearly a century, studios have found Austin and the surrounding area to be the perfect location for iconic films and television shows such…
It’s no secret that this part of Texas is home to some of the best breweries in the country. With such an abundance of quality breweries, it can be difficult to stand out from the competition, but that’s never been a problem for Jester King Brewery. Co-founded by Jeffery Stuffings and Michael Steffing in…
Get ready for the smell of sizzling burgers on the grill and live music in the air because Memorial Day weekend is just around the corner. This holiday weekend marks the start of the summer season in the eyes of many, and there are plenty of happenings and goings-on around Dripping Springs that you’ll want…
Growing fruits and vegetables can not only be a fun hobby but incredibly rewarding as you’ll literally be able to enjoy the fruits of your labor. Dripping Springs has ideal conditions for growing a number of delicious and hearty fruits and vegetables. Any successful harvest starts with proper planning. So, before planting anything, you’ll want…