— This neighborhood trail is very close to our house (under 2 miles/3 km). I sometimes go biking there and sometimes just walking to appreciate the scenery. In the spring, Copperfield Nature Trail shows a wide variety of native flowers. … Read More

— Fall foliage is generally late in Texas, but when it comes, it puts on a fantastic show. I had been waiting for perfect weather that would allow me to spend some time enjoying fall colors in central Texas. After … Read More

— Here’s another overlook at the Black Canyon of the Gunnison NP: Pulpit Overlook. This is a very distinctive area in the canyon. A visitor can clearly see the erosion results on the north and south sides of the canyon. … Read More

— The great Romantic Age English poet William Blake said it best when he stated that “great things are done when men and mountains meet.” I don’t think that the feeling of being surrounded by mountains can be better described … Read More

— Can you spot the Gunnison River way down there? Warner Point in this location has a depth of 2,722 feet (829 m)! For your reference, remember that the Empire State Building is “only” 1,454 ft (443 m) to the … Read More

— Tucked away in East Texas, Martin Dies, Jr. SP is a gem for hikers, bikers, and kayakers. On a crisp morning in the fall of 2018, my friends and I set out to kayak around a section of Steinhager … Read More

— During our first visit to the Black Canyon of the Gunnison NP, we did the South Rim scenic drive and stopped at various points along the way. I am glad that we decided to do the Warner Point Nature … Read More

I believe that the last time we had visited Rocky Mountain NP, we somehow missed Alberta Falls. With so many trails and breathtaking views throughout the park, it is no wonder we could not see it all. This is very … Read More

— The Emerald Lake trail at Rocky Mountain NP is a very scenic trail. Before you reach that lake, you hike past Nymph and Dream lakes. The trail is fairly easy — just around 3 miles (4.8 km) roundtrip — … Read More