— Whenever I have a chance to revisit Lake Bastrop South Shore park, I try to take a hike or bike ride along the Swift trail. The trail is short, shaded, and offers incredible views around the lake. The presence … Read More

— Connecting the north shore to Lake Bastrop South Shore, there is a 5-mile (8-km) trail that offers some of the best views in the park. The trail is moderate, but it does have a couple of difficult hilly areas. … Read More

— I have seen deer in several of my hikes and bike rides, but it is generally early in the morning or early evening. Yesterday it was a first for me to see this beautiful white-tailed deer right in the … Read More

— A trip to Big Bend Ranch SP is an adventure any way you look at it. Just the last 20 miles on that dirt road to get to the Sauceda House can be exciting. The photo above was made … Read More

— Some time last fall I posted a couple of shots taken at Gorman Falls in Colorado Bend SP. With the heavy rains we had through the Austin and Hill Country areas, I can only imagine how beautiful those falls … Read More

— I have featured two other types of cacti here previously: Pitaya cactus and Rainbow cactus (both shots I made in Big Bend NP). One very common type of cactus we see around all over Texas is the Prickly Pear … Read More

— About a year and a half ago, I visited Martin Dies, Jr. SP for the first time. Having watched the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department TV shows on a regular basis, I thought I knew what to expect. I … Read More

— Although the photos featured here were made in 2011, the beauty of this state park and historic site are beckoning me for a return visit. When I visited this park, I was returning from a long camping trip at … Read More

— Trying to maintain social distancing and yet remain active and able to be outside our home, yesterday afternoon we went hiking at LCRA‘s McKinney Roughs Nature Park, just minutes from downtown Austin. I was expecting to see some wildflowers, … Read More

— During our 6-mile (9.65 km) hike around Inks Lake SP, we looked for a place to stop and grab a quick bite. Although the midday hours are not good for photography because of the harsh light, I just could … Read More