— 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

— 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

— On our second trip towards the Grand Canyon (this time it was to the North Rim), we added a stay around Page, Arizona. Besides the slot canyons in that area, we also enjoyed the sites of Glen Canyon National … Read More

— My most recent visit to Palo Duro Canyon State Park was in Fall 2014. After a few days at nearby Caprock Canyons State Park, we proceeded to Palo Duro Canyon to enjoy the country’s second largest canyon and its … Read More

— Davis Mountains State Park is one of those precious gems in the state of Texas park system. Located in the Davis Mountains and close to The University of Texas (UT) McDonald Observatory, the Nature Conservancy’s Davis Mountains Preserve and … Read More

— Located in Southwestern Colorado, Mesa Verde National Park was established on June 29, 1906, by President Theodore Roosevelt. It was the first national park of its kind created to “preserve the works of man,” in President Roosevelt’s words. The … Read More

— The obligatory photo in Machu Picchu is the one showing the Inca city with a tall mountain in the background. That tall mountain is Huayna Picchu, where I was standing when I made this photo. If you hike Huayna … Read More

Petrified Forest National Park – Located in northeastern Arizona, Petrified Forest NP is known for its large deposits of petrified wood covering an area of 170 square miles. Those fossils date back to the Late Triassic era, about 225 million years … Read More

— An iconic shot at Big Bend National Park, the Window offers breathtaking views whether you actually hike the short, easy trail or stay at the Basin and wait for nature to do its wonders. If you opt for the … Read More

– The Chisos Mountains are located entirely within the boundaries of Big Bend National Park, making it the only mountain range contained completely in a national park. One can actually see the entire range from some key outside-of-the-park locations. It is … Read More

– The North and South Forks of the San Gabriel River originate in Burnet County and merge in Georgetown, Texas, just north of Austin, to create the San Gabriel River. The limestone bottom of this river is a characteristic of … Read More

— Since September 2015 marks the 100th anniversary of Rocky Mountain National Park, I have been looking at some old photos I have of one of my trips to that park. This photo above is from 2007. A few hikes … Read More