Twin Bridges

— 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

Swift Trail

— 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

Biking Down Shafer Canyon

— When we visited Canyonlands National Park in 2016, as part of our Utah’s five national parks, we were impressed by the sheer beauty of that park. In particular, the section known as Island in the Sky was breathtaking at … Read More

Gilleland Creek

— Whenever I want a change of scene on my biking days, I sometimes ride the trail that starts at Northeast Metro Park in Pflugerville. Covering 349 acres, the park offers recreational areas for soccer fields (18 fields), multi-use fields, baseball … Read More

Southern Walnut Creek

— Friends know that I enjoy biking a lot. Since retiring, I have been able to devote more time to that favorite pastime. There is something about being outdoors and having the breeze on your face or against your back. … Read More

Biking into the Sunset

— Home away from home, as I jokingly refer to it, the Circuit of the Americas (COTA) has become a permanent fixture for fun. From concerts to races, COTA continues to add more attractions. This spring, event promoters BikeReg.com has … Read More

North Fork San Gabriel River

– The North and South Forks of the San Gabriel River originate in Burnet County and merge in Georgetown, Texas, just north of Austin, to create the San Gabriel River. The limestone bottom of this river is a characteristic of … Read More

Lake Bastrop, South Shore Park

Lake Bastrop South Shore Park – Lake Bastrop South Shore Park is a hidden treasure just about 45 minutes southeast of Austin. It should not be confused with Bastrop State Park, which is just a few minutes from it. This … Read More