— Last week I went for an afternoon hike at Pedernales Falls State Park, just about an hour from Austin. The river was flowing beautifully and provided memorable moments such as the photo above. I sat in this area and … Read More

— Canoeing on the Rio Grande River at Big Bend National Park can offer peaceful moments such as the one above. Discovering what lies ahead in each curve at the Santa Elena Canyon is a very rewarding experience for the … Read More

— All the overlooks at Canyonlands National Park offer countless ways to be amazed at nature’s beauty. The one shown here is the White Rim Overlook. It is located in the park section known as Island in the Sky. Can … Read More

— 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

— 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

— It is hard to put into words the breathtaking views one finds at Canyonlands National Park, Utah. This was our last stop during our Utah national parks trip last year. Dozens of canyons, mesas and buttes are scattered throughout … Read More

— Canyon de Chelly National Monument is a scenic wonder. In addition to the breathtaking views, though, this National Park Service (NPS) unit has other singular distinctions. For example, the NPS works together with the Navajo Nation in the administration of … Read More

— When we began planning our Utah 2016 summer vacation, we talked to a few people who had already been to those national parks. A couple of friends who had lived in Utah mentioned that we should make time to … Read More

— Accessibility is arguably the main reason why the Grand Canyon National Park North Rim has fewer visitors than the South Rim. Actually the North Rim receives only 1/10th of the visitors the South Rim has. The North Rim is … Read More

— On our second trip towards the Grand Canyon (this time it was to the North Rim), we added a stay around Page, Arizona. Besides the slot canyons in that area, we also enjoyed the sites of Glen Canyon National … Read More