— 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

— In mid-April this year, I went hiking at the beautiful Doeskin Ranch area of the Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge. The area is just outside Austin city limits and offers a nice view of the Hill Country and good … Read More

“O, what a tangled web we weave when first we practise to deceive!” [Walter Scott] — I could barely believe the size of that spiderweb — and spider! (see below) — as we were hiking in the Big Thicket Preserve … 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

— Going back some 67,000 years ago, there were mammoths roaming around in central Texas. The Waco Mammoth National Monument offers a glimpse in the past of these gigantic animals. An adult mammoth could easily stand 14 feet (4.25 m) … Read More

— It was probably my second visit to Rocky Mountain NP, while driving along the Trail Ridge Road, when we spotted a small herd of elk. It was the first time I’d seen these gorgeous animals. So, when we returned … Read More

— When we first drove into the North Rim of the Grand Canyon on Highway 67, we noticed a sign warning about bison on the road. We were in very wide and open area of the highway and could see … Read More

— With the extremely hot temperatures we are having in Austin this summer, we have been making sure our backyard has ample water for wildlife. We have noticed an increased number of animals taking a break from the heat under … Read More

— In 2008 we had an adventurous vacation in the beautiful country of El Salvador. With a native friend preparing the itinerary for us, we were blessed with a most perfect vacation. Everything worked out well without a glitch. One … Read More