San Marcos is finding its way with ecotourism with the ever-evolving Aquarena Center, formerly Aquarena Springs. We went expecting another glass-bottom boat tour along the beautiful Spring Lake at the ...

Located in between Austin and San Antonio, San Marcos is part college town and outdoor recreation hub. The crystal clear San Marcos River runs just east of Texas State University. As the county seat ...

A day on a spring-fed river during the summer is an honored Texas tradition. The springs that feed our rivers and cool our summers are under threat from many directions. Credit: photo by Gerald E.

AUSTIN, Texas — Each summer in Central Texas, places like Barton Springs Pool and Deep Eddy Pool welcome tourists and residents alike to cool down from the heat. For years, these natural springs have ...