— 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

— This recent trip to Inks Lake SP while the lake water level was low proved very rewarding to what I had in mind. Not only did I witness a great sunset, but I was also able to explore areas … Read More

— Sometimes a scene is so perfect that there is nothing else needed in post-editing. I spent the last three days enjoying the quietness and beauty of Lake Bastrop South Shore park in Bastrop. Although today the weather is approaching … Read More

— Also known as the Beaver Meadow National Scenic Byway, Trail Ridge Road at Rocky Mountain NP is the highest paved road in the state of Colorado crossing the Continental Divide. Eleven miles of this road are above the treeline, … Read More

— As the afternoon was coming to a close, the clouds over Nymph Lake at Rocky Mountain NP put on a fantastic show. The peaceful waters provided a crisp reflection of the surrounding mountains. To grasp the full breadth of … Read More

— I am not sure whether it is the mountains, the lakes, or the rivers and creeks, but Colorado scenery is breathtaking. On our hike to Alberta Falls at Rocky Mountain NP, we crossed Glacier Creek a couple of times. … Read More

— The great Romantic Age English poet William Blake said it best when he stated that “great things are done when men and mountains meet.” I don’t think that the feeling of being surrounded by mountains can be better described … Read More

— Tucked away in East Texas, Martin Dies, Jr. SP is a gem for hikers, bikers, and kayakers. On a crisp morning in the fall of 2018, my friends and I set out to kayak around a section of Steinhager … 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