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— On National Trails Day 2020, I had to think really hard to decide which trail I’d feature this year. We have done some epic hikes throughout these years. Whenever I think of Glacier NP, I realize that most hikes … Read More

— One of our favorite things at Rocky Mountain NP is actually a drive. In addition to being one of the nation’s highest paved roads, Trail Ridge Road is very scenic. From mountain views to pastures with elk and other … Read More

— I find the symbolism of this empty Oval Office very meaningful to the times in which we presently live. The man in the position of President of the United States of America has done absolutely nothing to unite us … Read More

— I went back to some of my photos from our vacation last year and saw these very different shots taken at Sprague Lake, Rocky Mountain NP. As I had mentioned in my previous entry for this location, we ended … Read More

— I was going through my photos with the US flag to find one that I wanted to share here in celebration of Memorial Day 2020. What an odd year this has been! The photo above was made barely six … Read More

— I have lived in Austin for many years and have hiked the Bull Creek Preserve area several times. Bull Creek is a very popular area, but I had never explored two trails right by the busy Capital of Texas … Read More

— A couple of weeks ago, the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center re-opened its doors for members only and with advance reservations. The process was perfectly tailored and safe for these COVID-19 times. Kudos to the Center! We took opportunity … Read More

— The saying goes that the best camera is the one you have with you at the time you need to capture a moment. It so happened to me this morning when I took my mountain bike for a ride. … Read More

— Yet another walk through my neighborhood nature trail proved to be a joy. I am often looking for landscape shots, as several of my photos here show, but lately with home confinement and not much travel, I have been … Read More

— Connecting the north shore to Lake Bastrop South Shore, there is a 5-mile (8-km) trail that offers some of the best views in the park. The trail is moderate, but it does have a couple of difficult hilly areas. … Read More

— I have seen deer in several of my hikes and bike rides, but it is generally early in the morning or early evening. Yesterday it was a first for me to see this beautiful white-tailed deer right in the … Read More

— A trip to Big Bend Ranch SP is an adventure any way you look at it. Just the last 20 miles on that dirt road to get to the Sauceda House can be exciting. The photo above was made … Read More