— Every time I bike the Northeast Metro Park, I also ride through several Pflugerville city parks. Besides the scenic views and shaded areas, I always pass this memorial to the Fallen Warrior located at the intersection of Pfluger Park … Read More

— Also known as the Texas Spotted Whiptail (Aspidoscelis gularis), this long-tailed lizard appears not to be afraid of people. We spotted this one at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. It did not shy away from my lens and … Read More

— I have posted a couple of photos of Capitol Peak at Palo Duro Canyon SP. This particular view above is zoomed in while hiking the Rock Garden trail. This photo is distinguished from others because we are looking at … Read More

— Walking around the city streets in Lisbon is one of the most fascinating things. Even if you have no purpose whatsoever, the historical lessons you relive are priceless. Not too far from where we were staying in Lisbon, when … Read More

— One of the most impressive views in Big Bend Ranch SP is the Solitario. That is a very large geologic formation that, if viewed from above, it would give you the impression of a large impact crater. In reality, … Read More

— A simple stop at an ice cream shop in Port Aransas led me to discover this beautiful flowering shrub. The shop owners had no idea what this shrub was called, but a quick online search provided me the answer … Read More

— When we come to Port Aransas, going to the beach is a must, of course. Although I love being on the beach just because of the ocean breezes and quiet times, I also enjoy watching the wildlife in Port … Read More

— While walking along the beach in Port Aransas, we often see a variety of wildlife and other things (trash included). American oystercatchers, seagulls, and Portuguese man-of-war are just examples of fascinating sights. Another common occurrence is the presence of … Read More

— Any time we go to Port Aransas, Texas, walking on the beach is a favorite pastime for us. The scenery is so varied that one can spend a few hours just strolling along and watching wildlife and things washed … Read More

— When rafting or canoeing the Rio Grande in Big Bend NP, one has a couple of options depending on the river water volume. Of course, the Santa Elena Canyon rafting/canoeing trip is more famous. A second option is using … Read More