— When temperatures rise in Texas, there’s no better way to stay cool than in the water. This shot was made three years ago to the day, when I was enjoying the Texas Hill Country along with friends. Inks Lake … Read More

— A UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Portugal‘s Seven Wonders, the Pena Palace is majestic in its location and striking inside and outside. On our recent trip to Portugal, the palace was high on our list of must-see … Read More

— On this Earth Day 2018 I revisit one of the most beautiful national parks in our nation: Canyonlands National Park. Established President Lyndon B. Johnson on September 12, 1964, with 337,598 acres, the park offers breathtaking views of canyons … Read More

— A mountain bike ride at Reveille Peak Ranch, outside of Burnet, Texas, is a thrill in many ways. The facilities are over 1,300 acres and include camping and lots of various mountain biking trails, including loops, single and double … Read More

— The simple beauty of a cardinal in our backyard taking a break on St. Francis’ statue was a peaceful moment I was able to capture just moments ago. Is it nature imitating art or the other way around? If you’re … Read More

Although I had previously been to Closed Canyon, the first time I actually stayed at Big Bend Ranch State Park was back in 2009. I went there with some friends to explore the park and do some biking. The park … Read More

— One of three national parks we visited in 2011, North Cascades National Park was full of surprises. The particular hike featured on the photo above was the Diablo Lake trail. Created by the Diablo Dam, the lake exhibits this … Read More

— When we went to Brazil for Christmas 2014, we spent a few days in the Amazon. Besides visiting Manaus, e.g., the Opera House, also known as Teatro Amazonas, we had a special day navigating the Amazon River and some … Read More

— If you enter Yellowstone from the north entrance, near the town of Gardiner (Montana), you will pass under the famous Roosevelt Arch and start heading south on Highway 89 into the park. The arch had its cornerstone laid down … Read More

— Some scenes never get old no matter how many times we have seen them. That is the case of the classic Grand Teton National Park shot taken from the Oxbow Bend overlook. When we visited that park in 2009, … Read More