Today, on March 22nd, we celebrate World Water Day! It’s a day dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of freshwater and inspiring action to address the global water crisis. The United Nations leads this initiative, emphasizing the need for … Read More

— In today’s hectic world, it can be difficult to find peace or a place to relax and escape the noise and stress. We are constantly bombarded with noise, stress, and anxiety. But it’s important to have a haven of … Read More

— Located in southwest Austin, Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve is an oasis in the middle of the city. Just minutes from downtown, this preserve can make you feel like you are miles from traffic. When you couple that with recent … Read More

— I started the new year by revisiting some of my favorite places around the Austin area. On the second day of the year, I met a couple of friends and did a 3.5-mile (5.6 km) hike around St. Edwards … Read More

— Tucked in southwest Austin, just a few minutes from downtown, you can find 227 acres of Hill Country protected land as part of the Balcones Canyonlands Preserve (BCP). Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve is a quiet place that offers beautiful … Read More

— I believe that the last time we had visited Rocky Mountain NP, we somehow missed Alberta Falls. With so many trails and breathtaking views throughout the park, it is no wonder we could not see it all. This is … Read More

— As many times as I have hiked to Gorman Falls in Colorado Bend State Park, never had I seen it as beautiful as in last December. Coupled with the recent torrential rains in previous months to December 2018, there … Read More

— If you hike to Aster Park Overlook at Glacier NP, you will pass by this beautifully refreshing waterfall along the trail: Aster Falls. Located in the Two Medicine Lake area, the roundtrip hike here is only 2.8 miles (4.5 … Read More

— Anyone who visits Yosemite National Park is likely familiar with a few hikes that involve some of the park’s famous waterfalls. You have the Mist Trail leading up to Vernal Falls and Nevada Fall. There are also the Lower … Read More

— With all the recent rain we have received in Austin, today was the first sunny day since this past weekend. With temperatures climbing into the upper 70s, I had my wish to celebrate being retired by doing something simple … Read More

— I don’t believe I’ll ever get tired of the beauty and diversity found at Glacier National Park. Apikuni Falls is located in the Many Glacier area. It is a short hike (about a couple of miles roundtrip). The trail … Read More

— One of the must-see locations in Yosemite National Park, Vernal Fall is a 317-foot (96.6 meters) waterfall on the Merced River, at an elevation of 3,327 ft. The fall is clearly visible throughout several locations in the park, and … Read More