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— When we first drove into the North Rim of the Grand Canyon on Highway 67, we noticed a sign warning about bison on the road. We were in very wide and open area of the highway and could see … Read More

— On our first day back at the Grand Canyon North Rim, we talked with one of our waiters at the lodge we were staying and asked for his favorite spots at the park. He was quick to tell us … Read More

— Canoeing the Rio Grande at Big Bend NP was beyond our expectations. We started early in the morning at the entrance of the Santa Elena Canyon. Our outfitter had the canoes ready to go, or at least we thought … Read More

— When we went rafting in the Rio Grande in Santa Elena Canyon (Big Bend NP), we spent a day exploring the sites along the river. After our lunch break, it was time to do a little hike in an … Read More

— With the diversity of scenes in Big Bend NP, it is not surprising that areas such as Tuff Canyon are not widely seen in photos of the park. There are lookout points from the Ross Maxwell Scenic Road, and … Read More

— Back in 2012 we spent a few weeks in Italy. Although we enjoyed every city we visited, there was just something very special about Assisi. We cannot pinpoint what it was. There was the Basilica, Rocca Maggiori, and the … Read More

In 2018, we spent a month in Portugal traveling all over the country. One of our stops was the city of Évora. We stayed right in the middle of the historical city center and parked our rental car near the … Read More

— With the extremely hot temperatures we are having in Austin this summer, we have been making sure our backyard has ample water for wildlife. We have noticed an increased number of animals taking a break from the heat under … Read More

— If you have ever been to Seminole Canyon SP and visited the Fate Bell Pictograph site, you will have walked right by the bronze statue of The Maker of Peace, by Texas artist Bill Worrell. The sculpture shows a … Read More

— At the end of the day, if you’re lucky and the weather is on your side, you get spectacular views at Pedernales Falls SP. This past February, I went to that park to meet a friend for a day … Read More