— When I visited the Chalk Ridge Falls park in January 2021, I was not sure what else was there to do besides enjoying a quiet hike and scene at the falls themselves. I knew the trail was not long … Read More

Hiking along a few of the trails at Doeskin Ranch, Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge.… Read More

Hiking to the incredible Cinco Tinajas area in Big Bend Ranch State Park.… Read More

— On cloudy days like today, I am often reminded of the beauty and tranquility at the Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge‘s Doeskin Ranch. Located just outside Austin, under an hour from my house, this place is easy to get … Read More

Near the border of Texas and Louisiana, Caddo Lake SP was formed by floodwaters because of a massive log jam on the Red River.… Read More

Morning mist rises on Lake Bastrop South Shore park as one coot peacefully swims.… Read More

— As a new week is about to begin, I already have my mind set on my next zen destination: Lake Bastrop South Shore. I last visited this park, just about 45 minutes from home, on February 2020. Having it … Read More

Hiking to Rooster’s Rust on the Tie Slide trail at Colorado Bend State Park.… Read More

A hike along the Pedernales River at Pedernales Falls State Park.… Read More

— Whether you looked left or right, the scene at Lake Somerville SP was priceless. As the Sun started to set, my friends and I sat down by the lake shore to appreciate the spectacular show nature gave us. To … Read More