From rugged coastlines to desert canyons, icy glaciers to underwater reefs, the United States National Park System is a treasure trove of natural beauty and historical significance. With 63 official national parks—and more than 400 total sites managed by the National...
Summer is almost here! Now the kids are out of school patiently waiting for parents to plan an adventure or two. Depending on interests, a quick search online offers so many options available it’s hard to know where to begin. If you are looking to plan a vacation that...
A packed schedule often leads to less meals around the table. Between balancing family, friends, work and activities, it can be easy to reach for a pre-packaged snack on-the-go that lacks important vitamins and nutrients. Instead, when looking for portable, grab-and-...
A sisterhood of survivors becomes a powerful force on the water as they gather Saturday mornings to practice a sport most had never heard of before. Outfitted in bright pink, they don life jackets and pick up paddles, ready to listen to their coach give instructions....
Mothers are known for putting themselves last when it comes to their family, and for Donna Bull Guzman of Wylie, she experienced that sacrificial love firsthand growing up. Born in Perryville, Ark., a small town with no traffic signal, Guzman was the seventh of nine...
Make your next fiesta one to remember with colorful decor, festive touches and, perhaps most importantly, unique and mouthwatering recipes that bring guests back for seconds. To achieve the ideal flavors of a fiesta done right, try bringing something new to the table...
I love lavender, not only the beautiful color but also the intoxicating fragrance and all the ways it can be used. Abundant in perfumes, potpourris, bath and body products, it is perhaps one of the most widely recognized herbs today. The herb Lavendula is the Latin...
It literally took breaking a leg one summer for Ray Baker to find his true passion…the saxophone. Baseball was the culprit. The soon-to-be- high school student was sliding into second base the first game of the season when it happened. “I had a cast on my leg for the...
Bluebonnets: It’s a spring thing Glistening blue jewels of color are starting to appear alongside Collin County roadways as bluebonnet season begins. Throughout the state, Texans are starting their annual springtime tradition: taking bluebonnet photos. In 2018,...
