Mercado Central

— Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer said: “Curves are the essence of my work because they are the essence of Brazil, pure and simple.” Although he did not design the Mercado Central in my hometown of Fortaleza, one can easily see … Read More

Chalk Ridge Falls

— After seeing so many photos from this scenic park, I finally had a chance to spend some time hiking at Chalk Ridge Falls Park. Located just outside Belton, Texas, about an hour from Austin, the park offers a great … Read More

Brushy Creek

— A very popular hike and bike trail in Austin, the Brushy Creek Regional Trail offers great scenery. The trail goes for about 13 miles (21 km, out and back) running parallel to Brushy Creek and covering residential areas from … Read More

Creek Trail

— Balcones Canyonlands NWR is a place full of surprises. In my most recent time spent at the refuge, I enjoyed a very tranquil and easy hike along the Creek Trail. That is the easiest of all trails in the … Read More

Bull Creek

Hiking along Bull Creek at St. Edwards Park in Austin, Texas.… Read More

Doeskin Ranch Trails

Hiking along a few of the trails at Doeskin Ranch, Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge.… Read More

Balcones District Park

A bike ride along the scenic Balcones District Park trail.… Read More

San Gabriel River

A short and easy hike on the San Gabriel River trail section at Booty’s Road Park.… Read More

Cinco Tinajas

Hiking to the incredible Cinco Tinajas area in Big Bend Ranch State Park.… Read More

Alcatraz Island

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

Fairy Tale

— 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

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