Just a few miles north of  Rockport, Texas, this state park is a great place for a laid-back stay by the Gulf of Mexico. Camping, fishing and bird watching are just a few of the activities one can enjoy at … Read More

When visiting Kickapoo Cavern State Park (Texas), one needs to make sure to do at least two things. First, you need to see about half a million Mexican free-tailed bats take flight nightly from Stuart Bat Cave. Second, you need make … Read More

— As one travels on I-10 heading west from Junction towards El Paso, the scenery is not the most appealing. A traveler in that situation has just left the Hill Country behind and is now in flat terrain. A few … Read More

Willow City Loop is one of the several places in Central Texas where people flock year after year to see the beautiful display of wildflowers. The wildflowers are overwhelmingly beautiful when we have just the right amount of rain in … Read More

Located on The University of Texas at Austin campus, the LBJ Presidential Library contains a wealth of information about President Johnson’s years at the White House. Exhibits include LBJ’s Legacy to America, the Vietnam Conflict, Social Justice Gallery, a replica … Read More

Considered by many as the best swimming hole in Texas, Krause Springs is located in Spicewood, Texas, just about 30 minutes west of Austin, the state capital. There are 32 springs in this 115-acre property. Although it is listed in … Read More

The Cadillac Ranch is an art installation in Amarillo, in the Texas Panhandle. It was created in 1974 by Chip Lord, Hudson Marquez and Doug Michels, who were members of the art group Ant Farm. The installation depicts ten Cadillacs from 1949 … Read More

Guadalupe Mountains National Park is a remote park in northwest Texas, close to the New Mexico border and near Carlsbad Caverns National Park. The park offers excellent backcountry and backpacking opportunities (over 80 miles of hiking trails). McKittrick Canyon is … Read More

A very popular destination in the Hill Country, Garner State Park is one of the busiest parks in Texas, especially in the summer because of the cool waters of the Frio River. The Frio River winds nearly 3 miles through the … Read More

A hike to the top of Enchanted Rock offers a magnificent view of the Texas Hill Country. This is from one of my camping trips and hike to the top of the dome (1,825 feet or 556 m above sea level) looking … Read More