Big Bend National Park – East Section

The last day at Big Bend National Park was focused on the east section of the park - and a return to Santa Elena Canyon.  I set out for the long drive to the ea...

Big Bend National Park – Central Section

The second day at Big Bend National Park was focused on the central section of the park.  Day one was over and had left me a bit tired.  The long drive out from...

Big Bend National Park – Western Section

I decided to break up my visit to Big Bend National Park into the sections of the park and my first full day there had me exploring the western section.  As par...

Big Bend National Park – Planning a Visit

Big Bend National Park is “right in my backyard” which translates into a nearly ten-hour drive.  Yes, no kidding “everything is bigger in Texas”!  It didn’t mat...

Houston – The Heights

The Houston Heights or as it is known to the locals "The Heights" is a neighborhood about four miles from downtown Houston.  It also happens to be my neighborho...

Brazos Bend State Park

I had never been to Brazos Bend State Park and have been thinking about going camping there so I decided to go on a short "scouting" day trip.  So, off I went. ...

Bluebonnet Season

Bluebonnet season - that time of the year when God drops his color palette on Texas and we are blessed with an array of beautiful wildflowers - including the of...

Houston Heights – First Saturday of Every Month

The Houston Heights is my neighborhood and every first Saturday of the month is packed with activities at two local markets run by friends of mine.  Let me star...

Galveston – A Picture Perfect Day

What do you do in the Houston area on a beautiful late February winter day?  You head out to Galveston and enjoy a picture perfect day walking on the beach. ...

Houston Parks – Terry Hershey Park

What’s a great way to experience a Sunday afternoon?  How about a walk in the park? Houston is known as a city of urban sprawl and no zoning, but what most p...