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— Rocky Mountain NP is never short of beautiful lakes and mountains views. Some of these lake trails are super easy and even handicapped accessible. Sprague Lake is a very popular spot in the park and has plenty of places … Read More

— As part of a December tradition with friends, we often rent a cabin or house somewhere in Central Texas to spend a few days exploring the area and just shooting the breeze. This year, we went back to one … Read More

— Texas is full of surprises. This week I spent a few days around the Lost Maples SNA as part of a December Christmas tradition I have with a couple of friends. We’ve been doing these December gatherings for a … 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

— This week we attended Luminations at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. It was our first time at that event. We were not quite sure what we would see and how long we’d stay. We’d read an event description … Read More

— This year we became members of the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. There are several benefits of such membership, including reciprocal memberships at various other gardens throughout the state and country. There is also specific benefits locally, such as … 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

— When I was walking at this small nature trail in north central Ausitn, I realized that beauty is everywhere around you. This park, Copperfield Nature Trail, is very close to my house. I sometimes go there to hike a … Read More

— It is like a totally different world when you look at Dream Lake from the other end. As we were hiking back from Emerald Lake, the scenery we encountered at Rocky Mountain NP was entirely different. Hallett Peak and … Read More

— Emerald Lake is the last lake on the lakes’ trail in Rocky Mountain NP. If you have been following my hike, you will remember that at first we started at Bear Lake. From there we proceeded to Nymph Lake … Read More