Creek Break
— On the usual biking trails I ride, there is always some beautiful scenery along the way. Although I have a few favorite trails in the Austin area, one that always pleases me is the trail that runs along Gilleland … Read More
— On the usual biking trails I ride, there is always some beautiful scenery along the way. Although I have a few favorite trails in the Austin area, one that always pleases me is the trail that runs along Gilleland … Read More
A bike ride along the scenic Balcones District Park trail.… Read More
A short and easy hike on the San Gabriel River trail section at Booty’s Road Park.… Read More
Brushy Creek Lake near sunset time.… Read More
— As a new week is about to begin, I already have my mind set on my next zen destination: Lake Bastrop South Shore. I last visited this park, just about 45 minutes from home, on February 2020. Having it … Read More
— Finally after seven months of being unable to go camping, some friends and I spent two nights at the scenic Lake Somerville State Park, Birch Creek Unit. We felt like we had the park to ourselves. In the camping … Read More
— I have seen this area many times. I used to bike around the New Swedish Lutheran Church area quite often. These county roads are quiet and generally do not have much traffic. Furthermore, the people who drive them are … Read More
— I have ridden my bicycle around our neighborhood and surrounding areas a few times. There are a few reasons I enjoy doing that. First and foremost is the fact that our streets are very quiet and have little traffic. … Read More
— It is not very usual to see clear water in Austin‘s creeks in the middle of July. With the absence of rains in the area, some creeks do not run. So, imagine my surprise when I went mountain biking … Read More
— There are several reasons I like spending time at Lake Bastrop South Shore. One reason is its proximity to home. In just a short forty-five-minute drive, I can be walking surrounded by loblollies. Another reason is the tranquility this … Read More
— Whenever I go road biking at the Northeast Metro Park, I always like to keep my eyes open for wildflowers and Gilleland Creek. I especially make it a point to bike in that area after heavy rains. True, at … Read More
— I was going through my photos with the US flag to find one that I wanted to share here in celebration of Memorial Day 2020. What an odd year this has been! The photo above was made barely six … Read More