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— On April 16, 1908, Utah’s first national monument was established by President  Theodore Roosevelt. It was named Natural Bridges National Monument in honor of the three magnificent bridges sculpted by wind and water erosion. Although several names had been … Read More

— Mission San Francisco de la Espada is the oldest mission in Texas. It was founded in 1690 and was named San Francisco de los Tejas at that time. It is one of the missions part of the San Antonio … Read More

— In remote West Texas, the Nature Conservancy of Texas maintains Independence Creek Preserve (ICP), a 702-acre piece of land along the pristine Independence Creek. It is so unfortunate that the preserve is only open to campers twice a year, … Read More

— When you completely disconnect from all your devices — as we did this Spring Break 2016 — you can enjoy the tranquility Mill Creek provided us. Sitting on the back porch, we could only hear wild turkeys and birds … Read More

— For our Spring Break 2016 short trip, we decided to stay in central Texas, in the Hill Country area. We picked a favorite area near Lost Maples State Natural Area because of the scenery and also because we’ve used … Read More

Happy first day of Spring 2016! This time in Texas is allergy season, and that means beautiful wildflowers—that is if we have had just the right amount of rain. Already, the highways are showing a good display of Bluebonnets, Indian … Read More

— Contrary to the Upper Antelope Canyon, the Lower Antelope Canyon is much narrower. It is a more intense and longer hike. Also, the entrance to the canyon requires the use of ladders. Some sections of the canyon are really … Read More

— When we first arrived at Petrified Forest National Park, it was getting late in the afternoon. It was our lucky time to drive around the park and see the Painted Desert under the setting sun. The colors were more … Read More

— A historical frontier site in west Texas, the Fort Davis National Historic Site was a key outpost guarding west Texas against the Comanches and Apaches until 1881. The fort is one of the “best remaining examples of a frontier … Read More

— Located in the Gila National Forest, southwest New Mexico, the Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument was established on November 16, 1907, by President Theodore Roosevelt through executive proclamation. In the 1200’s, the Mogollon culture settled in the area and … Read More

— Some things scream out loud Texas! The University of Texas tower and Bluebonnets epitomize what’s good and beautiful about this state — and we all know we need beauty in this political environment in which we live. I count … Read More

— Near the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, just outside Page, Arizona, the Antelope Canyon is a destination one cannot miss. There are two separate sections of the Antelope Canyon: Upper and Lower. In Navajo, the name for the Upper … Read More