San Antonio Magazine Editor Jennifer McInnis | Photo by Dayna de Hoyos
Whether you love it or hate it, pumpkin spice season and fall are in the air. This issue is packed with ways to explore our surroundings, to get outside, to move our bodies and to engage with art.
More than 250 miles of trails connect our city to nature. They also connect our present to the layered past of Spanish colonization, French rule, the fight for Texas’ independence from Mexico and to Texas’ identity today as the 28th state in the United States. The cover story features a trail guide that weaves San Antonio’s significant history as one of oldest cities in Texas into the landmarks that tell that story.
More recently, the completed San PedroCreek project meanders to the western edge of downtown, with public works by local artists along the way that await exploration.
MOO-ve your hide over to Works of Art, and then go see CowParade San Antonio, the colorful herd of public artworks all over the city, before the cows are live-auctioned off at a dinner Sept. 25 at the Red Berry Estate. Proceeds will benefit Christus Children’s.
October is Audiology Awareness Month, and San Antonio ranks 10th in the country for hearing loss prevalence. The large military and retired veterans’ community here in Military City USA has experienced high noise exposure. Learn how to prevent and treat hearing loss, and why early detection is so important.
This city is beloved and known for our hospitality. We highlight two of the best city ambassadors — La Cantera Resort and Spa concierges John Ruiz and Joan Perez, who were influencers before social media and Google. Their story illustrates the relevance of this career path today and their dream to cultivate more professional hotel concierges into the prestigious Les Clefs d’Or USA association.
Check Datebook for the many upcoming festivals and events. There truly is something for everyone in the diverse cultural celebrations this season.