Trip Reports from Texas and Beyond. Many from Big Bend National Park. Also from other places in Texas and beyond.
Texans seem to love Alaska. The lure of wide open spaces and independent people runs common through both cultures. As a result I have always had Alaska on my bucket list. Despite travelling for many years and visiting six continents, I never made it to Alaska. This was all about to change. In December of […]
The Caverns of Sonora are a Texas treasure. Furthermore the Cavern is on the register of National Natural Landmarks. The caverns are located about 8 miles southwest of Sonora, Texas in Sutton County on the western edge of the Texas Hill Country. The tour is about 2 miles long and descends about 150 feet below
Hiking Big Bend National Park can be tame or as challenging as one could ask for. This report details a week of both with the focus being on off-trail experiences. The Plan Normally I would avoid Hiking Big Bend National Park during Spring Break. This year my daughter wanted to do something and Big Bend
A Pittsburgh visit may not be the first destination that comes to mind for tourists, however if you are presented with the opportunity, it is a pleasant place to spend a little time. I recently visited the city for family business and captured some images that give a macro view of the city and its
The Plan Chisos Mountains Summer Rain has been kind to the Chihuahuan desert in the Big Bend region of Texas. As of this writing, the Chisos Mountains have received 20% more rainfall this year than the average annual rainfall. This life giving bounty has resulted in an explosion of green. Water is abundant in the
As a followup to a June 2016 trip, I needed to make a Chisos Mountain Summer Hike Loop. My June trip left me wanting more. August is still a great time to go to Big Bend. There are no crowds, and it is the rainy season. The higher elevations of the Chisos Mountains are cooler
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