San Antonio hikers launch journey up Appalachian Trail By Terry Scott Bertling, Travel Editor March 8, 2018 Photo: Courtesy Photo Image 1of/10 CaptionClose Image 1 of 10 Carl Sevier (left) and Mark Maynard are ready to pass through the stone arch at Amicalola Falls, Georgia, to start their journey up the Appalachian Trail. Their final destination is Mount Katahdin, Maine, some 2,108.5 miles north. But first they’ll hike more than 8 miles down the AT Approach Trail just to get to the start of the AT. less Carl Sevier (left) and Mark Maynard are ready to pass through the stone arch at Amicalola Falls, Georgia, to start their journey up the Appalachian Trail. Their final destination is Mount Katahdin, Maine, some ... more Photo: Courtesy Photo Image 2 of 10 Mark Maynard (left) and Carl Sevier got together in February in San Antonio … [Read more...] about San Antonio hikers launch journey up Appalachian Trail
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Here’s why the Travel Channel loves San Antonio
Here's why the Travel Channel loves San Antonio By Kelsey Bradshaw, mySanAntonio.com March 14, 2018 Updated: March 14, 2018 4:17pm Photo: Flickr: Todd Carr Image 1of/9 CaptionClose Image 1 of 9 The Largest Cowboy Boot Sculpture in the world at North Star Mall The Largest Cowboy Boot Sculpture in the world at North Star Mall Photo: Flickr: Todd Carr Image 2 of 9 The Alamo The Alamo Photo: Billy Calzada, Staff / San Antonio Express-News Image 3 of 9 The San Antonio Missions The San Antonio Missions Photo: Express-News File Photo Image 4 of 9 Chilaquiles from Taco Taco Cafe Chilaquiles from Taco Taco Cafe Photo: Mike Sutter /San Antonio … [Read more...] about Here’s why the Travel Channel loves San Antonio
UM fans will pay big in San Antonio for Final Four game
Better have deep pockets if you’re a University of Michigan basketball fan eager to watch courtside in San Antonio on Saturday night when the Wolverines take on the Loyola-Chicago Ramblers — the so-called Cinderella team — in the NCAA Men’s Final Four Tournament. But you already may be too late to get to the game if you’re still looking for flights, game tickets and a place to stay in Texas’ second largest city, according to Metro Detroit travel agents and travel websites. Lodging and affordable airfare not only are in short supply for the long weekend, but prices have soared through the Alamodome roof, they say. With most weekend flights from Detroit to San Antonio sold out and the scarce few that are left in the sky-high $2,000-plus range roundtrip, “It would make sense if someone started driving from Detroit (about 1,500 miles) now,” said Pam Nikitas, owner of Joan Anderson Travel in the Buhl Building, Detroit. “It’s … [Read more...] about UM fans will pay big in San Antonio for Final Four game
Ex-San Antonio lawyer found guilty on all counts in sex trial
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San Antonio tricentennial remembers the Alamo and much more
San Antonio is remembering the Alamo along with the rest of its history as part of a 300th birthday celebration.The city was founded in 1718 when Spanish settlers built the Mission San Antonio de Valero — today known as the Alamo — along the San Antonio River. In 1836, the Alamo was the site of a legendary battle as Texas fought for independence from Mexico.A tricentennial commemorative week is scheduled for May 1 to May 6. For visitors, May 4 will be of particular interest, with arts events, a festival and fireworks. For travelers who’d like to see San Antonio but can’t make that week in May, the city is hosting exhibitions and other festivals throughout the year, and you can visit the Alamo anytime, along with the River Walk just across the street.Tricentennial Commemorative WeekThe Alamo and four other 18th-century missions built as outposts of Spain’s colonial empire make up the only UNESCO World Heritage site in Texas. The commemorative week kicks off … [Read more...] about San Antonio tricentennial remembers the Alamo and much more