— Another gift by Mother Nature, the Painted Desert in Petrified Forest National Park is a wonder of colors and textures. With colors ranging from lavender to shades of gray, deep red, orange and pink, this area covers over 93,500 … Read More

— We are lucky to live in Austin, where McKinney Falls State Park is located. With great hiking and biking trails, the park also offers unparalleled views in an urban setting. Onion Creek flows through the park, and in some … Read More

— Canyon de Chelly National Monument is a scenic wonder. In addition to the breathtaking views, though, this National Park Service (NPS) unit has other singular distinctions. For example, the NPS works together with the Navajo Nation in the administration of … Read More

— And here is another Balanced Rock, this time at Big Bend NP. You can find another Balanced Rock at Arches NP. As the main attraction and destination at Grapevine Hills trail, the Balanced Rock offers a beautiful and otherworldly view of … Read More

The Grapevine Hills Trail, in Big Bend NP, is well known for its picturesque Balanced Rock. However, no one will deny the incredible surroundings with various rocks exhibiting odd shapes and characteristics that amaze anyone. The trail is reached via … Read More

— Although this photo is over 10 years old, the magic of a sunset on the Chisos Mountains as seen from the Ross Maxwell Scenic Drive is breathtaking. The red and orangeg colors are vibrant and intense giving the Chisos … Read More

— When we were in Olympic NP, it was at the time the Elwha Dam was being removed to allow the Elwha River back to its normal flow. We were able to see a portion of the dam already removed. That … Read More

— The beginning of spring also marks two important dates: the International Day of Forests (March 21) and World Water Day (March 22). With that in mind, I began searching through my photos to find one that could capture the … Read More

— After driving over 200 miles this past weekend, I came home very disappointed with this year’s wildflower display. Yes, the roadside is still covered with Bluebonnets (Texas State flower) and people taking photos among them. However, for me, it’s … Read More

— An alluring hike is what awaits anyone who ventures into Closed Canyon in Big Bend Ranch State Park, just adjacent to Big Bend National Park. Closed Canyon is easily accessed from a parking lot at FM 170, the scenic … Read More

— Another stop at Capitol Reef National Park‘s Panorama Point. This place is magnificent. Just about anywhere you look, you’ll see beautiful sights. Of course, it helped us tremendously that we were there close to the sunset. The lighting was … Read More

— As we prepare to revisit Big Bend National Park in a couple of weeks, I’m finding myself going through some old photos and trying to decide what trails I want to revisit. An easy and favorite trail of mine … Read More