— I truly believe there is not a place near Austin where I can find such tranquil scenes as in Lake Bastrop South Shore Park. During the COVID lockdown in 2020, I used to go to this park to hike … Read More

— The Amazon rainforest (or Amazonia) covers most of the Amazon River basin in South America and is distributed across nine nations. Brazil contains the largest portion of that rainforest with nearly 60% of its entirety. Not only is the … Read More

— Located just about 1.5 hours from Austin, Texas, the Longhorn Cavern State Park is a cave that offers tours and hiking opportunities to anyone interested in the geology of Texas. The cave facilities are another example of the Civilian … Read More

— Getting to Mariscal Mine in Big Bend National Park may not be easy. High-clearance vehicles with four-wheel-drive are required. When we did our first visit to this area in 2007, the ranger told us that he was not sure … Read More

— Exactly a year ago today, a couple of friends invited me to come along with them for a hike at LCRA‘s McKinney Roughs Nature Park. We had just started feeling the effects of the pandemic and were looking for … Read More

— Whenever I bike, I don’t often have the privilege to enjoy the scenery in its entirety. However, my eyes are always scanning my surroundings. If something catches my attention, it is very likely I will return to the location … Read More

— On the usual biking trails I ride, there is always some beautiful scenery along the way. Although I have a few favorite trails in the Austin area, one that always pleases me is the trail that runs along Gilleland … Read More

— On my first visit to Chalk Ridge Falls, I knew the falls would catch my attention for the most part. However, after spending some time around the falls, I took the hiking trail that goes along the Lampasas River. … Read More

— It is hard to believe it was 2004 when we visited Alaska and had a few days to explore the vast beauty of Denali National Park and Preserve. Today, February 26, the park celebrates its 104th anniversary since it … Read More

— 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

Hiking to the incredible Cinco Tinajas area in Big Bend Ranch State Park.… Read More

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