— Is this what the Mars Rover saw? Whether it is a daytime scene, sunset view, or night skies, you can be sure you will always be amazed at the beauty before your eyes at Davis Mountains. Previously known as … Read More

— Last week I went for an afternoon hike at Pedernales Falls State Park, just about an hour from Austin. The river was flowing beautifully and provided memorable moments such as the photo above. I sat in this area and … Read More

— Time and time again we end up spending some time around the Garner State Park area. The photo above comes from a trip there two years ago today. There is something captivating about the Frio River, those cypress trees, … Read More

— The Guadalupe River State Park land was purchased from private owners in 1974 and opened as a state park in 1983. The park is very popular with campers, swimmers, and tubers in the summer, and it also offers mountain … Read More

— Another visit to Big Bend Ranch State Park is overdue. The park is adjacent to Big Bend National Park and offers views that stay with you forever. It is truly appropriately called “the other side of nowhere.” On this … Read More

— On third morning at Martin Dies Jr. SP, my friends and I did some kayaking at Steinhagen Lake. For about three and a half hours, we circled one of the islands in the lake and enjoyed a quiet morning … Read More

— First time heading to East Texas, I decided to make it to Martin Dies, Jr. State Park. I had a cabin reserved for a few days, and three friends also joined me in exploring the park. Located about 5 … Read More

— When temperatures rise in Texas, there’s no better way to stay cool than in the water. This shot was made three years ago to the day, when I was enjoying the Texas Hill Country along with friends. Inks Lake … Read More

— Although I had previously been to Closed Canyon, the first time I actually stayed at Big Bend Ranch State Park was back in 2009. I went there with some friends to explore the park and do some biking. The … Read More

— Not being one to take selfies often — I prefer not to spoil the scenery — I’ll make an exception for this shot. This is a throwback-Thursday photo made about 3 years ago. Yes, I was happy to make … Read More

— Nature is resilient; nature is strong. As Texas starts to rebound from the devastating effects of hurricane Harvey, I was taken back to the Big Tree at Goose Island State Park, just a few miles north of Rockport. The … 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