— On this Thanksgiving day, it is wonderful to be able to thank for the beautiful outdoors in our own city. Austin is privileged to be in the Hill Country area of Texas. The city maintains good parks and trails. … Read More

— I am lucky to live close to the wonderful Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park. This 293-acre park offers countless options for enjoyment, including over 15 miles of hiking trails, off-leash dog areas, swimming, and sports facilities. There are playgrounds, a … Read More

— Whenever I want a change of scene on my biking days, I sometimes ride the trail that starts at Northeast Metro Park in Pflugerville. Covering 349 acres, the park offers recreational areas for soccer fields (18 fields), multi-use fields, baseball … Read More

— Friends know that I enjoy biking a lot. Since retiring, I have been able to devote more time to that favorite pastime. There is something about being outdoors and having the breeze on your face or against your back. … Read More

Known for its expansive landscape views, Big Bend National Park (Texas) also has an amazing display of wildflowers. If you have ever been to that park in the spring, you have seen a wide display of wildflowers covering the entire … Read More

— A year ago we escaped the Texas heat by spending a week in Ruidoso, New Mexico. In one of our side trips there, we headed for a fun afternoon at the Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort and Casino … 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

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

— Paraphrasing Davy Crockett, I wasn’t born in Texas but I got here as quickly as I could. I guess that applies to me. As long as I have lived in Texas (longer than in my home country!), Texas has … Read More

— Through a contact known to a friend of mine, we were lucky to secure a long weekend in Bandera, the Texas Cowboy Capital of the World. We like the Bandera area a lot. It has great food (barbecue, Tex-Mex, … Read More