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— 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

— Springtime in Texas can mean rainy days or beautiful crisp days with plenty of sunlight. The photo above was made in early spring, as you can see by the lack of leaves on the trees. It was during the … Read More

— On this Thanksgiving day, it is wonderful to be able to thank for the beautiful outdoors in our own city. Austin is privileged to be in the Hill Country area of Texas. The city maintains good parks and trails. … 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

— The Bean is the popular name given to Cloud Gate, a stainless steel sculpture created by Indian-born British artist Sir Anish Kapoor. Located in Millennium Park, Chicago, the sculpture resembles a bean and was constructed between 2004 and 2006. … Read More

— “Love and marriage, love and marriage, go together like a horse and carriage…” And so goes “Love and Marriage,” the famous Frank Sinatra song written by Sammy Cahn and Jimmy Van Heusen. The song was originally featured in the 1955 … Read More

— Canoeing on the Rio Grande River at Big Bend National Park can offer peaceful moments such as the one above. Discovering what lies ahead in each curve at the Santa Elena Canyon is a very rewarding experience for the … Read More

— “Come fly with me, let’s fly, let’s fly away.” Seeing these cars almost like flying takes me back to the old US standard “Come Fly with Me,” by Jimmy Van Heusen – Sammy Cahn. The upcoming FIA World Rallycross at … Read More

— My friends know how much I enjoy race events at the Circuit of the Americas. I like them so much that I bought a premium seat license (PSL) quickly after the first Formula 1 race opening race at the … Read More

— I am lucky to live close to the wonderful Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park. This 293-acre park offers countless options for enjoyment, including over 15 miles of hiking trails, off-leash dog areas, swimming, and sports facilities. There are playgrounds, a … Read More