— In 2020 Mission San José celebrates 300 years. As one of four missions in the San Antonio Missions National Historic Park, this UNESCO World Heritage Site preserves and celebrates the Spanish heritage in Texas and the USA. The missions … 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

— 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

— It is believed that on a clear day, one can see forever. You can see how that works if you do the hike to the South Rim of Chisos Mountains at Big Bend NP. I think I’ve done this … Read More

— One of the most iconic views in Big Bend NP is the Santa Elena Canyon. It can be seen from various parts in the park. No matter how close or far you are to the canyon, the view is … Read More

— Big Bend NP is famous for many features. Anyone who visits the park will likely cover highlights that include the Window, the Santa Elena Canyon, Castolon, the Ross Maxwell Scenic Drive, and other areas in the park. It all … Read More

— From time to time I enjoy going hiking at St. Edwards Park here in Austin. There are plenty of trails around in various lengths. The Green and Red Loop, for example, is approximately 3 miles (4.8 km) and offers … 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