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Native Son – January, 2012

By Neil Sperry • January 25, 2012

The smooth checkered trunk of rusty blackhaw. All photos by Steven Chamblee. Rusty Blackhaw and Mineral Wells State Park Overlooking Lake Mineral Wells from the Penitentiary Hollow trail. Hiking down …

Native Son – December, 2011

By Neil Sperry • December 27, 2011

Steven checks out the newest discoveries in old and heirloom seeds. The Memory of Seeds The youngest member in the Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Company is the adorable Sasha Gettle. …

Native Son – November, 2011

By Neil Sperry • November 21, 2011

Swans sail across the river in Pedernales River Nature Park on the outskirts of Johnson City. All photos by Steven Chamblee. Road Trip to Canyon Lake/Bastrop The author starts his …

Native Son – October, 2011

By Neil Sperry • October 24, 2011

A monstrous six-trunked live oak holds court in Waco’s First Street Cemetery. All photos by Steven Chamblee. Road Trip to Waco Sunrise out the truck window. I watch the sun …

Native Son – September, 2011

By Neil Sperry • September 27, 2011

A sea of gently waving Cooperia blossoms. All photos by Steven Chamblee. Native Junipers: Road Trip to Mineral Wells I had to run an errand to Mineral Wells the other day …

Native Son – August, 2011

By Neil Sperry • August 23, 2011

Juniper-covered cliffs overlook the bone-dry Paluxy River. All photos by Steven Chamblee. Native Junipers: Road Trip to Glen Rose Ferocious beasts at Dinosaur Valley State Park in 1999. Boy, oh …

Native Son – July, 2011

By Neil Sperry • July 27, 2011

A new day promises new discoveries. Photos by Steven Chamblee. Listening to Trees A fancy tour bus full of visitors pulls up in front of Chandor Gardens. Normally, I would …

Native Son – June, 2011

By Neil Sperry • June 28, 2011

Bear Lake, elevation 9,450 ft., in Rocky Mountain National Park was a part of the writer’s early summer getaway. All photos by Steven Chamblee. Road Trip to Colorado There’s nothing …

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