Heaven’s Peace
— Nothing can come close to describing the peace and quiet of canoeing the Rio Grande up the Santa Elena Canyon in Big Bend National Park. After several previous attempts of canoeing in the Rio Grande, we were finally able … Read More
— Nothing can come close to describing the peace and quiet of canoeing the Rio Grande up the Santa Elena Canyon in Big Bend National Park. After several previous attempts of canoeing in the Rio Grande, we were finally able … Read More
— Here we are starting our hike along the Puerta Chilicote Loop. This is lightly trafficked trails looping approximately 5.4 miles. As always, trails in Big Bend Ranch SP are not always easy to follow, especially when there’s not much … Read More
— Springtime in Texas means one thing: wildflowers cover the state! In my most recent trip to Big Bend Ranch SP, we were lucky to see wildflowers everywhere we went. From tall Bluebonnets to Yuccas and Creosote, the Chihuahua Desert … Read More
— Does it look like a fairy tale scene? The light, the shadows, the shapes, the colors, and the scent — if you were there — would be a total overload for your senses. Just a short drive past Point … Read More
— Another magnificent view at the North Rim of the Grand Canyon NP, Point Imperial is the highest overlook on the North Rim at 8,803 ft (2,683 m) tall. This overlook point gives viewers a glimpse of Mt. Hayden, Vermilion … Read More
— After stopping at the Shafer Canyon Overlook and having our breaths taken away watching bikers going down the steep road, we decided to hike the short 0.3-mile (0.5 km) trail to get different views of the White Rim Road … Read More
— When we visited Canyonlands National Park in 2016, as part of our Utah’s five national parks, we were impressed by the sheer beauty of that park. In particular, the section known as Island in the Sky was breathtaking at … Read More
— Exactly 13 years ago today, we were hiking at Enchanted Rock State Natural Area. We had gone to get some good barbecue at Cooper’s in Llano and decided to drive over to Enchanted Rock to burn some of the … Read More
— There is something about Big Bend Ranch State Park. For some, it is the vastness of the park. It is, after all, Texas’s largest state park with over 300,000 acres! There are also its rugged mountains, impressive views, and … Read More
— Is this what the Mars Rover saw? Whether it is a daytime scene, sunset view, or night skies, you can be sure you will always be amazed at the beauty before your eyes at Davis Mountains. Previously known as … Read More