— When we visited Canyonlands National Park in 2016, as part of our Utah’s five national parks, we were impressed by the sheer beauty of that park. In particular, the section known as Island in the Sky was breathtaking at … Read More

— Exactly 13 years ago today, we were hiking at Enchanted Rock State Natural Area. We had gone to get some good barbecue at Cooper’s in Llano and decided to drive over to Enchanted Rock to burn some of the … Read More

— There is something about Big Bend Ranch State Park. For some, it is the vastness of the park. It is, after all, Texas’s largest state park with over 300,000 acres! There are also its rugged mountains, impressive views, and … Read More

— Is this what the Mars Rover saw? Whether it is a daytime scene, sunset view, or night skies, you can be sure you will always be amazed at the beauty before your eyes at Davis Mountains. Previously known as … Read More

— Last week I went for an afternoon hike at Pedernales Falls State Park, just about an hour from Austin. The river was flowing beautifully and provided memorable moments such as the photo above. I sat in this area and … Read More

— From several areas in Big Bend National Park, and especially along the Ross Maxwell Scenic Drive, Mule Ears can be seen out in the distance. It is an impressive view even if you only admire it from the overlook … Read More

— Time and time again we end up spending some time around the Garner State Park area. The photo above comes from a trip there two years ago today. There is something captivating about the Frio River, those cypress trees, … Read More

— Where in Texas is this view? This trail is one of those that is best taken in the winter, when temperatures are milder in west Texas. We did that hike eleven years ago. After having been to Big Bend National … Read More

— The Guadalupe River State Park land was purchased from private owners in 1974 and opened as a state park in 1983. The park is very popular with campers, swimmers, and tubers in the summer, and it also offers mountain … Read More

— Springtime in Texas can mean rainy days or beautiful crisp days with plenty of sunlight. The photo above was made in early spring, as you can see by the lack of leaves on the trees. It was during the … Read More