Dripping Springs residents are lucky to be just a stone’s throw from some of the most beautiful terrain in Texas. A standout gem of the Hill Country is the Westcave Outdoor Discovery Center, located adjacent to the Pedernales River and just 14 miles north of Dripping Springs in Travis County. If you’re new to the…
From its natural beauty to a vibrant culture all its own, there’s no shortage of reasons to love Texas. Here’s another reason to add to the list—farmers. Texas has more farms and ranches than any other state, numbering over 230,000. From the benefits of shopping locally to area markets to visit, here’s a springtime guide…
In today’s hectic world, it can be challenging to stop and smell the roses. Learning to be aware of your environment and how you’re feeling at the moment, though, can have enormous benefits. Known as mindfulness, this skill of cognitive meditation can help improve heart health, your immune system, and brain function. Learning to practice…
Do you know where your food comes from? This is an important question, but it can often be a tricky one to pin down. Thankfully, the Dripping Springs area is home to some incredible restaurants where the kitchens have a direct link to local farmers who supply them with fresh produce, meats, and dairy…
While exercising outside during the summer, the heat can be unbearable at times, and winter weather has its own unique challenges. It may not get Minnesota cold in the Hill Country, but shorter, chillier days mixed with icy rain can certainly zap workout motivation. Here are some ways you can stay fit and…
There’s a lot to love about the fall season. The food, the festivals, the change of weather. Being more environmentally conscious during autumn, however, may not cross the minds of most of us beyond putting our empty coffee cups in the recycling bin after the last sip of a Pumpkin Spice Latte. Making…
By the time October rolls around, cooler temperatures are a welcomed relief from summer’s unrelenting heat. While autumn has its own highlights, ranging from college football game days to fall festivals like the Dripping Springs Pumpkin Festival, it’s also a good idea to do some home maintenance. Be sure to check these chores…
The backpacks are packed, the first day of school outfits are picked out, and the pencils are sharpened. All that’s left to do now is send your kiddos off to a new school year with a healthy and fun lunch they’ll be excited about Monday through Friday for the next nine months. Easy…
For many homeowners, home organization can be the bane of homeownership. It’s something that so many people struggle with that decluttering and organization shows have emerged as their own category of reality television. While most people don’t fall into the Hoarders category or need Marie Kondo stopping by to ask them if every…
Lifting weights or endlessly pedaling to nowhere on a spin bike can get pretty boring, but skipping the gym shouldn’t mean that you have to skip getting some exercise. Here are some great ways in Dripping Springs to stay fit and stay out of the gym. Martial Arts People around the world have been using…