— With all the recent rain we have received in Austin, today was the first sunny day since this past weekend. With temperatures climbing into the upper 70s, I had my wish to celebrate being retired by doing something simple … Read More

— Anyone who has lived in Texas for a while will have heard of the Fayette County painted churches. Located in central Texas, these churches are within a short drive from Austin and San Antonio. The term painted churches comes … Read More

— How beautiful West Texas is! The area is packed with adventure. You can visit the Davis Mountains State Park, the Nature Conservancy’s Davis Mountains Preserve, Fort Davis National Historic Site, the town of Marfa and several other places of … Read More

— As Spring 2017 Commencement is just around the corner, the UT Tower is a constant reminder of the impact this university does have on the education it provides. The University of Texas at Austin, founded in 1883, ranks number fifty-six … 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

— After seeing this nature trail many times as I drive to my local grocery store, I decided to visit it one day. Wow, what was I missing! The Copperfield Nature Trail is a small trail (about 4 miles only) … Read More

— Fall in Central Texas is just like springtime: hit and miss in terms of drama. Back in 2014, I took a loop drive around Austin in order to observe fall colors. That was a very good year for dramatic … Read More

— Davis Mountains State Park is one of my favorite places in Texas. The mountain views and scenery are breathtaking. We have visited this park several times (it’s about 6 hours from Austin). Earlier this year I posted another scene … Read More

— Dedicated on September 11, 2003, the 9/11 Memorial at the Texas State Cemetery (Austin) is a tribute honoring those Texans who died in the terrorist attacks in New York, Pennsylvania and Washington, DC, on September 11, 2001. The final design … Read More

— In remote West Texas, the Nature Conservancy of Texas maintains Independence Creek Preserve (ICP), a 702-acre piece of land along the pristine Independence Creek. It is so unfortunate that the preserve is only open to campers twice a year, … Read More

— Some things scream out loud Texas! The University of Texas tower and Bluebonnets epitomize what’s good and beautiful about this state — and we all know we need beauty in this political environment in which we live. I count … 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