— Some time last fall I posted a couple of shots taken at Gorman Falls in Colorado Bend SP. With the heavy rains we had through the Austin and Hill Country areas, I can only imagine how beautiful those falls … Read More

— In mid-April this year, I went hiking at the beautiful Doeskin Ranch area of the Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge. The area is just outside Austin city limits and offers a nice view of the Hill Country and good … Read More

— Peace and beauty abound in the Texas Hill Country. Just about a month ago, we stayed in a cabin right by the Sabinal River. Literally, from our back porch we could see and hear the tranquil waters of the … 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

— Just two years ago (November 2017), that was the scene around Guadalupe River SP. I stopped there on my way back home to take a short hike along the Bald Cypress Trail. Fall foliage was stunning. The trail is … Read More

–A tributary of the Colorado River in Central Texas, the Pedernales River is approximately 106 miles (171 km) long. The river goes through Pedernales Falls State Park, east of Johnson City. Like most rivers in the Hill Country area, the … 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

— Last week I went for an afternoon hike at Pedernales Falls State Park, just about an hour from Austin. The river was flowing beautifully and provided memorable moments such as the photo above. I sat in this area and … Read More

— The Guadalupe River State Park land was purchased from private owners in 1974 and opened as a state park in 1983. The park is very popular with campers, swimmers, and tubers in the summer, and it also offers mountain … Read More

— Springtime in Texas can mean rainy days or beautiful crisp days with plenty of sunlight. The photo above was made in early spring, as you can see by the lack of leaves on the trees. It was during the … Read More

— 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

— When temperatures rise in Texas, there’s no better way to stay cool than in the water. This shot was made three years ago to the day, when I was enjoying the Texas Hill Country along with friends. Inks Lake … Read More