From the Lone Star State to you. Posts and thoughts inspired by working, playing, eating, drinking and exploring the Lone Star State
Texas Cold and Rainy Day Winter has arrived. An overnight front brought rain and thunder, with slowly falling temperatures predicted for the day. Snow and sleet is predicted for the northern areas of SE TX, but hopefully we will avoid that mess. We will probably get a light freeze on Tuesday, but miss the hard […]
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Balanced rock located in the Grapevine Hills, Big Bend National Park, is a massive boulder perched on two pedestals. This is a naturally occurring geological formation. A large rock or boulder, sometimes of substantial size, resting on other rocks that often look precariously balanced. In reality, these rocks only appear to be balancing but are
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An outstanding specimen of the Big Bend Bluebonnet – Lupinus havardii. This variety, a member of the pea family, is much larger than Lupinus subcarnosus – The Texas bluebonnet. The Big Bend Bluebonnet is distinguished by its deep color and bright yellow central splotches. Much taller than most bluebonnets, this species grows 3-4 ft. high
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This Big Bend National Park Cactus has chosen an unlikely place to thrive. Life in the desert is determined and resourceful. This specimen is perched on the ruins of an abandoned rock house, Although there is virtually no water available, this hardy plant is not only surviving, it is thriving. Many similar habitats exist throughout
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Fall Trip to Big Bend in early October was a solo trip with a mix of the spectacular and subtle. Mariscal Mine and the River Road East are highlighted. October is a great month to explore. The summer rains have come an the extreme temperatures in the desert are beginning to moderate. Day 1 With
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I’m way behind on updating, but finally got around to adding some Big Bend photos from my Spring 2010 trip. Places visited include: Leopold Tinaja, Ash Spring, Cottonwood Creek, Rock Spring, Swirl Tinaja, Ward Spring and Kibbe Spring. All but one of these destinations are off trail hikes. No of them are particularly difficult, however
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