Big Bend NP: access to the Rio Grande

It’s actually kind of a surreal experience. I drove into Big Bend NP from the eastern side and made my way to some pretty nice views of the Rio Grande before coming back out through the western side of the park.

Amistad NRA: ironic name…

I find this so ironic. This National Recreation Area is called Amistad (friendship in Spanish). It’s located right at the border with Mexico in Southern Texas.

Lake Meredith is BIG!

But then again… everything is bigger in Texas, right?

New Mexico is (was) on fire

Keeping up with the journey and the quest and visiting as many National Park Service spots as I possibly can. Last weekend was Capulin Volcano NM‘s turn.

Curecanti NRA in the books

Though I would love to go back and explore more of the area.

Black Canyon of the Gunnison

Today I’m taking you to the Black Canyon of the Gunnison. Some say they find it more impressive than the Grand Canyon.

Devils Tower, check!

I had been wanting to visit Devils Tower National Monument in Wyoming ever since I visited Devils Postpile in California.

Fort Larned NHS on the Santa Fe Trail

This will be the last post from my trip to Kansas a few weeks ago.

Nicodemus NHS: the promised land

As promised, here is the post on Nicodemus NHS. There is not a ton to see, but the place is rich in history. Totally worth visiting!

The Monument…again!

I went back to Colorado National Monument a little bit ago and thought I’d create another post to highlight some of the details such as flowers, etc.

Some arches are more golden than others

Yeah. I finally got to visit Arches National Park this last weekend with my friend.

St Louis: Gateway Arch National Park

I promised you a series of posts on Missouri. Here it is! We are going to St. Louis for a brief visit of the Arch and its surroundings.

Ozark National Scenic Riverways

I will be posting a series of short articles about my recent visit to Missouri in the next few days (weeks?).

Ulysses S. Grant’s home in St. Louis

Ulysses S. Grant was a victorious general during the Civil War but is probably best known for being the 18th president of the United States.

Eastern Colorado: Sand Creek Massacre

Again, Eastern Colorado is not exactly bustling, but there sure is a lot of history attached to the area.