The first destination in our South Texas Road Trip was Big Bend National Park. Located in a remote part of southern Texas, Big Bend got its name because of its location on the bend of the Rio Grande. It is the 15th largest national park, and one of the biggest in the lower states. I…
Category: Road Trip
Sunrise on Galveston Island
We just returned from a wonderful road trip adventure through southern Texas. Over seventeen days we explored Big Bend National Park, South Padre Island, Rockport, and Galveston Island. Our focus was on nature areas, preserves, parks, and of course the beaches. Below is one of my favorite photos. I look forward to sharing more of…
LAPC: Closer and Closer – Horseshoe Bend
On the way home from our Utah parks adventure last May, we stopped in Page, AZ for the night. A site worth visiting is Horseshoe Bend. When I saw the Lens-Artists Photo Challenge: Closer and Closer, I knew this was the perfect time to post my photos of this amazing attraction. From the City of…
Travel Destination: Canyonlands National Park-Islands in the Sky
The final park on our Utah National Parks roadtrip landed us at Islands in the Sky. Although the weather started out rainy and cool, we waited it out and for the most part, had decent weather throughout the day. It allowed us to enjoy the breathtaking beauty of this park. The photos below are of…
Travel Destination: Canyonlands National Park-The Needles
The next step in our Utah National Parks adventure last May was to visit The Needles, a section of Canyonlands. Canyonlands is divided into three parts by the Green and Colorado rivers. The most visited part, Islands in the Sky, we visited the following day. The Maze, a much more remote area, we did not…