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Sheryl Smith-Rodgers

Sheryl Smith-Rodgers is a freelance writer living in Blanco.

Articles

Gorman Falls
August/September 2023 Issue

Gorman Falls: Chasing Waterfalls at Colorado Bend

Waterfall cascades down a 70-foot cliff, and is growing.

By Sheryl Smith-Rodgers
Sandy shore of the Gulf coast with a grassy patch
July 2008 Issue

10 Best Beaches of the Texas Coast

Whether you want to bird-watch, fish, camp or simply escape, we've got the beach for you.

Story by Sheryl Smith-Rodgers
Boardwalk going over water into the woods at Martin Creek Lake in East Texas
July 2006 Issue

Top 10 Texas Boardwalks for Viewing Wildlife

From exotic birds to carnivorous plants, you never know what you might find under the boardwalk.

Story by Sheryl Smith-Rodgers
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June 2024 Issue

Columbus Spreads Its Branches as the City of Oaks

Town harbors big trees and a role in Texas history.

By Sheryl Smith-Rodgers
Marsh wren siting on a stem of cattail stem
December 2014 Issue

Beaumont: Mixing Birds and Gators, Oil and Water

Successful pairings of odd combinations lead to a fascinating stay in Southeast Texas.

Story by Sheryl Smith-Rodgers
A species of Soldier fly rests on a flowering vine.
July 2023 Issue

The Flies of Texas

Our thousands of fly species pollinate plants, mimic other bugs, help solve crimes.

Story by Sheryl Smith-Rodgers
a monarch butterfly on a white background
August/September 2024 Issue

When Animals Appear to Be Other Animals (or Even Poop), That's Mimicry at Work

Insects have many reasons to look like other animals or objects.

Story by Sheryl Smith-Rodgers
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May 2025 Issue

Backyard Wildlife Become YouTube Stars

With cameras and website, an Austin couple share their animal videos with the world.

Story by Sheryl Smith-Rodgers
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December 2011 Issue

Long-Tailed Weasels Are Stealthy, Fearless Hunters

Weasels are rarely seen cousins of skunks and badgers.

Story by Sheryl Smith-Rodgers
Illustration with the words "Like a Mouth to a flame" with a luna moth used a a "T" in moth
July 2019 Issue

Aquatic Caterpillars Turn Into Beautiful Moths

Caterpillars can be pesky, but their transformations into moths are worth the trouble.

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