— While walking along the beach in Port Aransas, we often see a variety of wildlife and other things (trash included). American oystercatchers, seagulls, and Portuguese man-of-war are just examples of fascinating sights. Another common occurrence is the presence of … Read More

— Any time we go to Port Aransas, Texas, walking on the beach is a favorite pastime for us. The scenery is so varied that one can spend a few hours just strolling along and watching wildlife and things washed … Read More

— When rafting or canoeing the Rio Grande in Big Bend NP, one has a couple of options depending on the river water volume. Of course, the Santa Elena Canyon rafting/canoeing trip is more famous. A second option is using … Read More

— The trail leading to the Window at Big Bend NP is one of the most popular trails in the park. The moderate hike is approximately 5.2 miles (8.4 km) round trip. There is quite a bit of elevation gain, … Read More

— The iconic view of Balanced Rock at Big Bend NP is one a lot of people have seen. If you do take the time to do the easy hike to the rock itself, you will get otherworldly views of … Read More

— In addition to some of the most iconic formations in Palo Duro Canyon SP — The Lighthouse is the most famous — there was one striking feature in the park this spring: Woolly Paperflowers (Psilostrophe targeting). These perennials were … Read More

— This visit to Davis Mountains SP in 2011 was very productive. It was a year when we had majestic sunsets every single day we were at the park. Just sitting and waiting on top of Skyline Drive was enough … Read More

— Watching a sunset in the USA’s second-largest canyon is as easy as sitting on the porch of your cabin at the canyon’s rim. That was the case in these two shots here taken in 2014. Located in North Texas, … Read More

— Looking back at 2017, I often go back to some shots I got while at Big Bend NP. This is another one of those end-of-the-day drives around the park. Here we are at the Ross Maxwell Scenic Drive capturing … Read More

— The first time I made it to Big Bend Ranch State Park, I had no idea what to expect. I knew it was the state’s largest park, but its remoteness was unknown to me. After a very long drive … Read More