— After seeing so many photos from this scenic park, I finally had a chance to spend some time hiking at Chalk Ridge Falls Park. Located just outside Belton, Texas, about an hour from Austin, the park offers a great … Read More

— A very popular hike and bike trail in Austin, the Brushy Creek Regional Trail offers great scenery. The trail goes for about 13 miles (21 km, out and back) running parallel to Brushy Creek and covering residential areas from … Read More

Hiking along Bull Creek at St. Edwards Park in Austin, Texas.… Read More

A bike ride along the scenic Balcones District Park trail.… Read More

A short and easy hike on the San Gabriel River trail section at Booty’s Road Park.… Read More

Brushy Creek Lake near sunset time.… Read More

— If you live in Austin, you know we do not get much snow here. Sometimes it does not even snow every year. So, this past Sunday we had a lot of snow in the area. Some places just north … Read More

— I started the new year by revisiting some of my favorite places around the Austin area. On the second day of the year, I met a couple of friends and did a 3.5-mile (5.6 km) hike around St. Edwards … Read More

An afternoon walk at Copperfield Nature Trail showing fall foliage along my hike.… 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

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