McKinney Roughs Nature Park
— Exactly a year ago today, a couple of friends invited me to come along with them for a hike at LCRA‘s McKinney Roughs Nature Park. We had just started feeling the effects of the pandemic and were looking for … Read More
— Exactly a year ago today, a couple of friends invited me to come along with them for a hike at LCRA‘s McKinney Roughs Nature Park. We had just started feeling the effects of the pandemic and were looking for … Read More
— In support of the old saying that everything in Texas is bigger, when I was last driving on River Road in 2019, I had to stop many times. It was not only because of the view that you see … Read More
— Of all the roads I have traveled in the state of Texas, I do not believe there is a more scenic road than River Road, or FM 170. This Farm to Market 170 road runs parallel to the Rio … Read More
— When I visited the Chalk Ridge Falls park in January 2021, I was not sure what else was there to do besides enjoying a quiet hike and scene at the falls themselves. I knew the trail was not long … Read More
Hiking along a few of the trails at Doeskin Ranch, Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge.… Read More
Hiking to the incredible Cinco Tinajas area in Big Bend Ranch State Park.… Read More
— On cloudy days like today, I am often reminded of the beauty and tranquility at the Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge‘s Doeskin Ranch. Located just outside Austin, under an hour from my house, this place is easy to get … Read More
Near the border of Texas and Louisiana, Caddo Lake SP was formed by floodwaters because of a massive log jam on the Red River.… Read More
Morning mist rises on Lake Bastrop South Shore park as one coot peacefully swims.… 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
Hiking to Rooster’s Rust on the Tie Slide trail at Colorado Bend State Park.… Read More