A beautiful state park in East Texas with some of the best paddling trails in Texas. Here are a few photos from my trip. For more information https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/martin-dies-jr
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Martin Die’s, Jr. State Park Scenery 2020
Posted: July 25, 2020 in Photography, TravelTags: Camping, Canoes and Kayaks, Digital photography, Martin Dies Jr. State Park, Paddling, Texas, Travel and Tourism
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Degray Lake Resort State Park 2020
Posted: July 21, 2020 in Photography, TravelTags: arkansas, Degray Lake Resort, Digital photography, Travel and Tourism, United States
Degray lake is a beautiful state park in Arkansas that offers great facilities, wildlife, and a place to relax. Here are a few photos I took. For more information check it out here https://www.arkansasstateparks.com/parks/degray-lake-resort-state-park
Petit Jean State Park Scenery 2020
Posted: July 21, 2020 in Photography, TravelTags: arkansas, Digital photography, Petit Jean State Park, Travel and Tourism, United States
Located in the Petit Jean River Valley of Arkansas is a beautiful state park with many hiking trails, a swimming pool, tennis courts, lake, fishing, etc. I really liked Cedar Falls. If you look close you will see the falls in the hole. The valley was amazing! The rock formations are called the turtles and the cave is Rock Cave. Here are a few of my photos while hiking several areas. For more information visit here https://www.arkansasstateparks.com/parks/petit-jean-state-park
Mount Nebo State Park Scenery 2020
Posted: July 20, 2020 in Photography, TravelTags: arkansas, Digital photography, Mount Nebo State Park, Travel and Tourism, United States
A few photos from my visit to this exceptional park in Arkansas. In the Bible Mount Nebo is the place where Moses died. Perhaps the name for this park is derived from the similarities in mountains. These photos were taken along the rim trail. To learn more about this park visit here https://www.arkansasstateparks.com/parks/mount-nebo-state-park
Mount Magazine State Park Scenery 2020
Posted: July 20, 2020 in Photography, TravelTags: arkansas, Digital photography, Mount Magazine State Park, Ozark Mountains, Quachita Mountains, Travel and Tourism
2,753 feet above the Petit Jean River Valley lies Mount Magazine. It is full of fantastic views, activities, wildlife, and excellent accommodations. For more information visit here https://www.arkansasstateparks.com/parks/mount-magazine-state-park
Beavers Bend State Park Scenery 2020
Posted: July 18, 2020 in PhotographyTags: Beavers Bend State Park, Broken Bow Oklahoma, Digital photography, Hochatown Oklahoma, Travel and Tourism
A while back I researched this area, and I wanted to travel there a few years back, but it was heavily flooded. This year there was no flood and I was looking for an escape free of people and full of fresh air. Beavers Bend State Park answered the call perfectly. It is like a one stop shop for adventure with horseback riding, zip lines, a train, kayaking, hiking, paddle boats, a marina with house boat rental, trout fishing, a lodge, cabins, wood and American Indian art by Choctaw Indians, and wildlife and nature. A few of my photos and a link to their page https://www.travelok.com/state-parks/422
Caddo Lake Scenery 2020
Posted: July 18, 2020 in PhotographyTags: Caddo Lake, Digital photography, Karnack Texas, Travel and Tourism, Uncertain Texas
I traveled to Caddo Lake to check this beautiful place off my bucket list. Being the only natural lake in Texas, it lives up to everything I have ever read about it, from the history, to the mysterious sightings of Bigfoot, to people just being people. I finally saw a Pileated Woodpecker! This park is definitely a place where you can get lost in the beauty and the overall vibe, which is detached from WiFi, electronics, and the craziness of urban life. Here are a few photos from my trip. Rich McFarlane, my tour guide, from Caddo Lake Bayou Tours was exceptional. I highly recommend his tour https://www.caddolakebayoutours.com/
On The Road Louisiana 2020
Posted: March 23, 2020 in Photography, TravelTags: America, Digital photography, Louisiana, Travel and Tourism, United States
Here are some random photos from my recent road trip through Louisiana. Years ago, I flew to many places, but soon learned I missed much by being stuck in a plane. Planes are necessary for certain things, but again, for me, nothing beats traveling by auto to see things I might not see otherwise. I also get a better feel for the culture and the people in the communities I visit. As you can see from the art a giant Crawfish, giant bass in Toledo Bend country, a homemade John-Deere Ice Cream machine, historical sites, beautiful Redbud trees, Pecan orchards, wide-open roads, and food you will find no place else, Louisiana is as unique as it is wonderful.
The San Antonio Botanical Garden is a place that was well-thought out for those who like walking and viewing a variety of garden like environments in a peaceful setting. There are exhibits that cover urban farming, Japanese gardens, hill country gardens, rose gardens, tropical gardens, cactus and succulent gardens, fern gardens, ponds, Texas native trails, and bird watching blinds. There is not as much canopy in Zilker Botanical Garden in Austin which I wrote about last year, but there are ample spots to re-hydrate and the tropical green house has air conditioning. Even though it was 100 degrees I had a blast taking hundreds of photos. Here are a few and I hope you make a trip to the San Antonio Botanical Garden to enjoy it’s peace and beauty. San Antonio Botanical Garden https://www.sabot.org/
Corpus Christi Harbor and Bay in Photos
Posted: March 23, 2019 in Photography, TravelTags: Corpus Christi Harbor, Corpus Christi Texas, Digital photography, Photography, Texas, United States
Photography has to be one of the most relaxing things I have found in recent years. Often our memories cannot capture or remember certain things but the camera is a great friend for that job. Here is a small collection of photos that I took around Corpus Christi Harbor and Bay. Thank you for viewing and your continued support.
