Over the past couple of weeks, we’ve had some sad, sad days with the loss of our Linus so decided it was time for a day trip! We had no agenda, no assignment that required us to check out certain attractions or shoot particular photos. We just loaded Irie and Tiki in the car and …
One of our favorite day trips with Irie and Tiki is to Enchanted Rock State Natural Area, located in the Texas Hill Country. We often stop in Fredericksburg for lunch at one of the many dog-friendly restaurants then continue on to Enchanted Rock, the second largest stone formation in the country after Georgia’s Stone Mountain. …
This summer has been speeding by in a blur. Between our Day Trips from Austin book deadline, our increasingly busy PawZaar gift store, the Austin Pet Expo, and more, June suddenly became August…and we decided it was time for a quick little beach getaway. We usually head to Port Aransas but rates are high during …
At our house, we have an important rule: no mowing unless we’re both home and the dogs are in the house. The reason is simple: the sound of the mower can aggravate killer bees, if they’re present in the area, and cause them to attack. There have been several deaths and numerous attacks in Texas, …
Years ago when were on assignment in a remote part of Belize, we were warned to tuck the mosquito netting beneath the mattress at night. Besides the issue of mosquitoes in our hut, there was the risk of a bite by a kissing bug. All night, I listened for the telltale “kissing” sound that the …