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In Texas, we love our outdoors, and state parks offer ample opportunity for day and overnight adventures. And you have a lot to choose from with 89 state parks found throughout the state — several less than three hours from Balmoral. We’ve picked five favorites: Brazos Bend State Park This expansive park offers 37 miles of hiking trails — including 13 for horseb ...

Grab your lederhosen and your favorite bierstein. It’s Oktoberfest time! What’s that you say? There are no celebrations near you? Not to worry. You can easily throw your own Oktoberfest celebration at home. Even better, make the move to Lago Mar so you have plenty of friends to invite! It’s All About the Beer It wouldn’t be Oktoberfest without the beer, so lay ...

Between taking the kid to school and holiday preparations it might be tempting to take a break from your fitness routine. That would be a mistake. Autumn is a great time to get outdoors, try new exercise classes and get a jump on fighting off those holiday pounds. If you happen to be a Sierra Vista resident, you have numerous exercise options at your fingertips. If yo ...

When it comes to buying a home, looking at your finances is a good first step. You need to know how much home you can afford and how that breaks down into a monthly mortgage payment. You also need to know how much down payment you might need (20 percent is not always required). Ready to help you find those answers is a mortgage lender. Prequalification As you discuss ...

It’s that time again. Time for paint companies to unveil their picks for “Color of the Year.” This year, vintage colors and jewel tones are expected to replace last year’s ubiquitous greens for a more elegant look. Paint companies are also replacing the “Color of the Year” with “Color Collections of the Year” so you can easily pair dominant colors with ...