Dream Lake
— Continuing a hike on the lakes trail (as I call it), just past Nymph Lake (Rocky Mountain NP), you come up to this beautiful setting at Dream Lake a subalpine lake. The roundtrip hike to this location is only … Read More
Moody Afternoon
— Tucked in north Austin in Wells Branch, the Mills Pond Recreation Area is a beauty at any time throughout the year, and especially in the fall, when the multi-colored trees paint a vibrant landscape around this lovely pond. The … Read More
Glacier Creek
— 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
Mystic Woods
— This neighborhood trail is very close to our house (under 2 miles/3 km). I sometimes go biking there and sometimes just walking to appreciate the scenery. In the spring, Copperfield Nature Trail shows a wide variety of native flowers. … Read More
Fall Splendor
— Fall foliage is generally late in Texas, but when it comes, it puts on a fantastic show. I had been waiting for perfect weather that would allow me to spend some time enjoying fall colors in central Texas. After … Read More
Pulpit Rock Overlook
— Here’s another overlook at the Black Canyon of the Gunnison NP: Pulpit Overlook. This is a very distinctive area in the canyon. A visitor can clearly see the erosion results on the north and south sides of the canyon. … Read More
Gunnison National Forest
— 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
On the Edge
— Can you spot the Gunnison River way down there? Warner Point in this location has a depth of 2,722 feet (829 m)! For your reference, remember that the Empire State Building is “only” 1,454 ft (443 m) to the … Read More
