— Tucked in southwest Austin, just a few minutes from downtown, you can find 227 acres of Hill Country protected land as part of the Balcones Canyonlands Preserve (BCP). Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve is a quiet place that offers beautiful … Read More

— If you have ever visited Big Bend NP and taken the Ross Maxwell Scenic Drive, you most likely have seen the shot above — except from the distance. This is the iconic Mule Ears Peak. However, you are only … Read More

— No matter when you visit Fort Davis and the Davis Mountains area, sunsets will always be a memorable experience.This is one of my favorite areas of Texas. Here you have the Davis Mountains State Park and the Davis Mountains … Read More

— On a mid-November cool fall day, I decided to go for a short walk in my neighborhood park, Copperfield Nature Trail. It was a beautiful, cool, sunny day with plenty of light and shadows. Coupled with that was the … Read More

— Countless times I have seen this view at Big Bend NP. The Window is undeniably Texas and Big Bend. Upon arriving at the Chisos Basin, one must make time to appreciate the beauty of each sunset with The Window … Read More

— As we prepare for our next trip to Big Bend NP in a few days, I’m revisiting some of the locations we saw last year. We were at the park in September 2018 and saw a different park. Everything … Read More

— Rocky Mountain NP is never short of beautiful lakes and mountains views. Some of these lake trails are super easy and even handicapped accessible. Sprague Lake is a very popular spot in the park and has plenty of places … Read More

— As part of a December tradition with friends, we often rent a cabin or house somewhere in Central Texas to spend a few days exploring the area and just shooting the breeze. This year, we went back to one … Read More

— Texas is full of surprises. This week I spent a few days around the Lost Maples SNA as part of a December Christmas tradition I have with a couple of friends. We’ve been doing these December gatherings for a … Read More

— Also known as the Beaver Meadow National Scenic Byway, Trail Ridge Road at Rocky Mountain NP is the highest paved road in the state of Colorado crossing the Continental Divide. Eleven miles of this road are above the treeline, … Read More