Colorado Bend Foliage
Hiking to Rooster’s Rust on the Tie Slide trail at Colorado Bend State Park.… Read More
Hiking to Rooster’s Rust on the Tie Slide trail at Colorado Bend State Park.… Read More
— As the fall season is not too far ahead, I think back to September 2019, when we spent a week at Rocky Mountain NP. Memorable hikes and scenery abound in that park. There are countless lakes, including Sprague Lake, … Read More
— In October 2019, a couple of friends and I spent a few days at Colorado Bend SP. With the weather beginning to show sings of fall temperatures, it was the perfect time to get away during the week. Normally, … Read More
— During our last visit to Rocky Mountain NP in September 2019, we experienced a lot of memorable moments. For example, our drive to the top of Trail Ridge Road gave us unforgettable views. Another example is the elk herd … Read More
— Mark this one as another bucket-list item done! The first time we went to Grand Canyon NP was in 2006. It was an amazing visit that included not only that park but a few others. Of course, one of … Read More
— National Forest Week 2020 is from July 13-19. To celebrate the week, I thought about all the beautiful forests that we have seen and hiked in our trips to national parks. It was hard to pick one photo. However, … Read More
— It has now been seven years since I first experienced the pristine beauty and quietness of the Texas Nature Conservancy’s Independence Creek Preserve. Not much has changed since that first visit. The preserve still has 3-4 Friday open days … Read More
— In 2020 Mission San José celebrates 300 years. As one of four missions in the San Antonio Missions National Historic Park, this UNESCO World Heritage Site preserves and celebrates the Spanish heritage in Texas and the USA. The missions … Read More
— Trying to maintain social distancing and yet remain active and able to be outside our home, yesterday afternoon we went hiking at LCRA‘s McKinney Roughs Nature Park, just minutes from downtown Austin. I was expecting to see some wildflowers, … Read More
— Sometimes a scene is so perfect that there is nothing else needed in post-editing. I spent the last three days enjoying the quietness and beauty of Lake Bastrop South Shore park in Bastrop. Although today the weather is approaching … Read More
— Peace and beauty abound in the Texas Hill Country. Just about a month ago, we stayed in a cabin right by the Sabinal River. Literally, from our back porch we could see and hear the tranquil waters of the … Read More