Beyond Balanced Rock
— The iconic view of Balanced Rock at Big Bend NP is one a lot of people have seen. If you do take the time to do the easy hike to the rock itself, you will get otherworldly views of … Read More
Woolly Locoweed
— Our first hike at Palo Duro Canyon SP was at the number one trail in the park: the Lighthouse Trail. Known for its view of Capitol Peak and the Lighthouse, this trail also offered beautiful examples of wildflowers blooming … Read More
Woolly Paperflower
— In addition to some of the most iconic formations in Palo Duro Canyon SP — The Lighthouse is the most famous — there was one striking feature in the park this spring: Woolly Paperflowers (Psilostrophe targeting). These perennials were … Read More
Sunset Over Ft. Davis
— This visit to Davis Mountains SP in 2011 was very productive. It was a year when we had majestic sunsets every single day we were at the park. Just sitting and waiting on top of Skyline Drive was enough … Read More
Palo Duro Canyon Sunsets
— Watching a sunset in the USA’s second-largest canyon is as easy as sitting on the porch of your cabin at the canyon’s rim. That was the case in these two shots here taken in 2014. Located in North Texas, … Read More
Sunset at Sauceda
— The first time I made it to Big Bend Ranch State Park, I had no idea what to expect. I knew it was the state’s largest park, but its remoteness was unknown to me. After a very long drive … Read More
Panther Junction Road
— No matter which way you go, when you drive any of Big Bend NP‘s roads you can always be certain that scenic views will be everywhere along the way. The shot above was taken about two years ago as … Read More
Heaven’s Peace
— Nothing can come close to describing the peace and quiet of canoeing the Rio Grande up the Santa Elena Canyon in Big Bend National Park. After several previous attempts of canoeing in the Rio Grande, we were finally able … Read More