— It does not matter how often I visit Big Bend Ranch SP. It always offers breathtaking views. It is a very long drive, and that last stretch of dirt road (27 miles / 43.5 km) makes it even longer. … Read More

— After a two-year absence, we finally made it back to Big Bend NP in west Texas in early December. Upon arrival at the park, I was concerned whether we’d be able to see views such as the one above. … Read More

— When we last visited Lake Tahoe, we spent a very enjoyable time in this area. We liked it so much that we came back to catch a sunset there. Rabe Meadows is another peaceful and easy hike on the shores … Read More

— How would you like to be in a campground surrounded by pine trees and evergreen shrubs and just a few steps from the blue waters of Lake Tahoe? That is the setting of the Nevada Beach campground. The area is right … Read More

— On June 8 we celebrate World Oceans Day. The United Nations (UN) proclaimed this year’s theme as “The Ocean: Life and Livelihoods.” To call attention to what covers 70% of the planet is evident in present times. Sometimes people … Read More

— After six and a half long years, we finally spent a few days revisiting one of the most scenic state parks in Texas: Caprock Canyons SP. Located towards the Texas panhandle, Caprock Canyons SP is known for its rock … Read More

A visit to Alcatraz Island with a brief history of the facility and a cell used by inmates.… Read More

Brushy Creek Lake near sunset time.… Read More

— If you live in Austin, you know we do not get much snow here. Sometimes it does not even snow every year. So, this past Sunday we had a lot of snow in the area. Some places just north … Read More

The Guaramiranga Mountain range outside of Fortaleza (northeast Brazil) is a paradise to those seeking cooler temperatures and a scenic landscape.… Read More