About two hours northwest of Austin, Texas, is a remote wilderness. Colorado Bend State Park is 5,328 acres and filled with trails and caves. The most visited spot in the park is Gorman Falls, a 70-foot spring fed waterfall over travertine formations. The day I visited I wanted solitude decided to explore a lesser known … Continue reading
In the past few days it has dumped snow in the mountains of Utah. While staying with my friends Pam and Earl, we decided to hit the trail when the clouds cleared. So after yoga and brunch, off we went to get in a short afternoon snowshoe. Our pick for a snowshoe – Nobletts Trail … Continue reading
Serene – that’s how I would describe a stroll along the Provo River, especially after a welcomed morning rain. Twelves miles of the Provo River flows through Heber Valley. This section of the river is known as the Upper and Middle Provo River and offers some of the best fishing in Utah. This world of … Continue reading
Roxborough State Park is a gigantic geology jigsaw puzzle. It’s like the world-famous Red Rocks, which are just up the road, only without the crowds. I’ve hiked it several times, but on the first hike, I couldn’t help but think I’d stumbled upon a geological gem. Roxborough State Park is where the prairie meets the … Continue reading
A weekend at Snow Mountain Ranch – I’ll take that anytime! It’s a wonderful gem in Grand County, Colorado. My cousins and I have been multiple times and each time has been a wonderful adventure. Driving up on Friday, I certainly could see the impact of a dry winter in Colorado. But, that was changing … Continue reading
I’ve admired Fish Creek Falls several times during summer stays in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. But, I’d never see them completely iced over….until now. In summer the cold alpine water thunders over the 280-foot legendary falls that are just minutes from downtown Steamboat. In winter, it’s a world of white, ice, and quiet. It was cold … Continue reading
In the Mountain Bridge Wilderness Area near Cleveland, South Carolina, is a heavily forested trail leading to a spectacular view of a 400-foot waterfall. To get to the trail, drive north of Caesars Head State on US 276 for a mile. You’ll see a large, paved parking lot on the right. Take the second right … Continue reading
Ever wanted to venture into the crater of a volcano? In Northeast New Mexico, you can do just that in Capulin Volcano National Monument. Capulin is in the heart of the 8,000-square-mile Raton-Clayton Volcanic Field. Capulin Volcano rises more than 1,300 feet above the shortgrass prairie. The first time I saw it was at sunset … Continue reading
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