THE BOTANICAL JOURNAL

A 190-mile long section of the second largest reef system in the world, the Belize Barrier Reef includes 7 marine reserves, 350 cayes and 3 atolls. Located in the Caribbean...

The wild west region of Belize is celebrated as The Cayo District. The term 'wild' refers to the natural beauty of the lush jungle mountains and to the exciting opportunities for adventure.

Once verdant jungles ruled by the mighty Maya, to the outposts of pirates and the eventual conquest of the European explorers, Belize is the youngest and smallest Central American country. Straddling the North American continent and the Caribbean Sea,

An iconic skyline stands tall along the shores of Lake Ontario. People fill the streets with the hustle and bustle of progress. Where there were once "trees standing in the...

Located an hour drive northwest from Houston in a convergence of 3 climate zones, is the spectacular private garden of John G. Fairey, artist and retired professor from Texas A&M....

Our time at Lake Amistad was magical. There was an abundance of wildlife to see, as the animals drank from the clean waters of the lake. We observed deer, goats, sheep, jackrabbits, wild turkeys, water fowl, and a scorpion. The sunsets were amazing. The skies were filled with rainbows and swirled with ominous rainclouds charged by lightning.

Hidden among old oaks and towering pecan trees, Texas' oldest winery has quietly produced award-winning wines for over one hundred and thirty-two years. Val Verde Winery located in Del Rio, Texas is only a...