Guaramiranga Mountains
The Guaramiranga Mountain range outside of Fortaleza (northeast Brazil) is a paradise to those seeking cooler temperatures and a scenic landscape.… Read More
Entering Big Bend Country
Views of Big Bend country near Persimmon Gap park entrance… Read More
Morning Reflections
Sunrise tranquility and reflections at Lake Bastrop South Shore.… Read More
Late Fall Colors
An afternoon walk at Copperfield Nature Trail showing fall foliage along my hike.… Read More
Balcones Canyonlands NWR
— 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
Canyon Lake Gorge
— What are the odds of seeing a gorge that was created in your lifetime? I don’t know how often that occurs. However, in 2002, the Canyon Lake Gorge was formed in a matter of days. It all started with … Read More
Caddo Lake SP
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
Morning mist rises on Lake Bastrop South Shore park as one coot peacefully swims.… Read More
Tranquil Morning
— 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
Colorado Bend Foliage
Hiking to Rooster’s Rust on the Tie Slide trail at Colorado Bend State Park.… Read More
Fall Foliage
— I have been to Guadalupe Mountains NP a couple of times. The first time I camped there in the spring in the very late 1980s. The second time I stayed outside the park with friends. That was back in … Read More