a photo journal
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.
Continue reading “Big Bend NP: access to the Rio Grande”
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.
Continue reading “Amistad NRA: ironic name…”
But then again… everything is bigger in Texas, right?
Continue reading “Lake Meredith is BIG!”
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.
Continue reading “New Mexico is (was) on fire”
Though I would love to go back and explore more of the area.
Continue reading “Curecanti NRA in the books”
Today I’m taking you to the Black Canyon of the Gunnison. Some say they find it more impressive than the Grand Canyon.
Continue reading “Black Canyon of the Gunnison”
I had been wanting to visit Devils Tower National Monument in Wyoming ever since I visited Devils Postpile in California.
Continue reading “Devils Tower, check!”
This will be the last post from my trip to Kansas a few weeks ago.
Continue reading “Fort Larned NHS on the Santa Fe Trail”
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!
Continue reading “Nicodemus NHS: the promised land”
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.
Continue reading “The Monument…again!”
Yeah. I finally got to visit Arches National Park this last weekend with my friend. Continue reading “Some arches are more golden than others”
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. Continue reading “St Louis: Gateway Arch National Park”
I will be posting a series of short articles about my recent visit to Missouri in the next few days (weeks?). Continue reading “Ozark National Scenic Riverways”
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. Continue reading “Ulysses S. Grant’s home in St. Louis”
Again, Eastern Colorado is not exactly bustling, but there sure is a lot of history attached to the area. Continue reading “Eastern Colorado: Sand Creek Massacre”
