outdoors

Coffee at Cafe U, Lunch at Logan's Place, Bryan's Cheesecakes, Archery in the Nature Preserve, Bob Wells Nursery, antiquing-- There's much to adore in Mineola.

One of the most powerful ways to combat anxiety? Here it is. It's great for kids, too.

What grows well and the best things to do at what time is very different if you live in California or Pennsylvania, as opposed to right here in East Texas.

Up to this point, the largest carnivorous plant in East Texas has been the "Sarracenia alata," known as the pale pitcher or yellow trumpet plant. But a new discovery has us wondering if another carnivorous plant is on its way.

But it's not all bad news! In some areas, they are making a comeback. And there are ways you and I can help this summer.

Bike riders rejoice!

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.

Getting in touch with nature is a powerful way to combat anxiety. It's great for kids, too.

"East Texas used to look like a pine meadow or savannah, with beautiful open spaces filled with green grasses and wildflowers between the trees."

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

Stay outside for at least thirty minutes, longer if you can. I hope you find the things on the list. Most of all? I hope you find a spirit of gratefulness.

When the human world feels extra intense, I am sure it's the "green cathedral" that helps me stay as peaceful as possible.