It is improbable that you will be at Big Bend NP and have nothing to do. However, if you want to wind down a busy day you had at the park, take a drive along the Ross Maxwell Scenic Drive … Read More

This week I was able to finally visit Red Bud Isle park, close to downtown Austin, Texas. I had heard about and seen a couple of photos from the area showing fall foliage. I did the short hike around the … Read More

I am unsure whether those wispy clouds and the Casa Grande peak views were responsible for getting my attention. In December 2021, we visited Big Bend NP and had a lodge room in the Emory Peak section. In front of … Read More

No matter how long a wait we have before being seated for dinner at the Starlight Theatre in Terlingua, Texas, the view of the Chisos Mountains in Big Bend National Park at sunset is priceless. On this evening in December … Read More

When we were staying in Silverthorne, Colorado, in July 2022, we were blessed with countless and unforgettable views. Whether sitting on the deck or hiking the various trails (Rainbow Lake, for example) in the area, the landscape was memorable. Being … Read More

— Just yesterday I went to Northeast Metropolitan Park to look for subjects for an assignment. Although the fall season has barely started in Austin, Texas, I couldn’t help noticing that some trees are already exhibiting quite a bit of … Read More

— Among several beautiful sites in Colorado, one thing that never seems to disappoint is the view of a Colorado lake. One can spend hours by a lake simply appreciating the reflections created in those calm waters. This first photo … Read More

— For seven days and nights this was the deck view in the condo we rented in Silverthorne, Colorado. It was a very nice getaway with plenty of things to do besides enjoying this view daily. The best of it … Read More

— After spending a week in the high mountains in Colorado (running away from excruciating high summer temperatures), we headed back home. During the return trip, we did a very brief stop to check out the views at the Royal … Read More

— I can now check another item off my bucket list when it comes to wildlife. In April this year, I went for a hike at the Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge, just 40 minutes from home in Austin, Texas. … Read More