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Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Photos

Posted: July 12, 2013 in Photography, Travel
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Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a United States National Park and UNESCO World Heritage Site that straddles the ridgeline of the Great Smoky Mountains, part of the Blue Ridge Mountains, which are a division of the larger Appalachian Mountain chain. The border between Tennessee and North Carolina runs northeast to southwest through the centerline of the park. It is the most visited national park in the United States.

Here a  few photos I have taken within this magnificent park. I hope they inspire you to visit this beautiful place.

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Elvis Presley’s Graceland in Photos

Posted: June 26, 2013 in Photography, Travel
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Being a musician and a lover of music it always gave me a desire to tour Graceland.  Elvis transformed music as we know it today. Elvis paved the way for rock n roll.  Elvis is the King Of Rock N Roll!

Perhaps more stars will create museums such as this, because Graceland is truly amazing. For more information on Graceland visit this link http://www.elvis.com/graceland

Here are some photos I took while touring through Elvis’s Graceland. I hope they inspire you to make a trip.

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Sunken Gardens Japanese Tea Garden

Posted: June 26, 2013 in Photography, Travel
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In San Antonio, Texas. there is a place that is so Japanese that you might think you are in Japan. It is Sunken Gardens Japanese Tea Garden located in Brackenridge Park. This park is also home to the San Antonio Zoo.

The park is quiet and lush with exotic vegetation and plants. There is a pavilion and beautiful waterfall within the gardens too. For more information check out http://www.saparksfoundation.org/japaneseteagarden.html

Here are some photos I took while touring the garden. I hope they inspire you to visit this wonderfully, beautiful place, and best yet, it is free.

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Schlitterbahn New Braunfels in Photos

Posted: June 19, 2013 in Photography, Travel
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Schlitterbahn New Braunfels has been the #1 water park in America for several years do to its proximity to the Comal River, innovating ride technology, free parking, and the ability to carry your own food in and have a picnic. You have water coasters, tube shoots, water slides, surfing with Boogie Bahn,  and several water play areas for children. In the old section of the park the water is non-chlorinated Comal River water flowing through the rides at 72 degrees. A nice chill that keeps one cool in Texas summer heat and definitely original. I have never seen it done at any water parks in America. I am proud to say I have been chilling out at Schlitterbahn New Braunfels since the opening in 1979.  New Braunfels sister city is Braunfels, Germany, and after a visit to Schlitterbahn you will understand why because German heritage is everywhere. For more information check out their site at http://www.schlitterbahn.com/nb/

Here are a few photos I took at the park last week. I hope they inspire you to find your way their and enjoy a day of fun.

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Lyndon B. Johnson Presidential Museum

Posted: June 7, 2013 in Photography, Travel
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The Lyndon B. Johnson Presidential Museum in Austin, Texas is large and full of history during one of America’s most tumultuous time periods. The museum captures very clearly how troubled our country was during Johnson’s reign. Interestingly, much of what people were fighting for over 45 years ago is still ongoing today. There is always a fight for balance on the scales of justice. Whether you like Johnson, or hate him, this museum will open your mind to the many challenges of being President Of The United States.

For more information about the library, click here http://www.lbjlibrary.org/

Here are some photos I took at the library. I hope the inspire you to visit, learn, and take your own photos.

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George Bush Presidential Museum

Posted: June 7, 2013 in Photography, Travel
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Presidential museums are some of the most amazing places to visit to learn about American history. The George Bush Museum in College Station, Texas is no exception. There are halls and halls of exhibits to make learning American history enjoyable. Whether you love or hate Mr. Bush, I suggest a visit because the amount of information, and eye-opening experience is phenomenal. Anyone who thinks it is easy to be a president will soon think otherwise after a visit.

For more information about this presidential museum, click here http://bushlibrary.tamu.edu/

Here are a few photos I took at the museum. I hope they inspire you to visit and learn more about American history and take your own photos.

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George Ranch Historical Park

Posted: June 7, 2013 in Photography, Travel
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A short drive from Houston, the George Ranch Historical Park offers away to go back in time and understand life in a by-gone era. At certain times, events are held to re-enact periods of history. It is truly one of the best living history museums around.  I visited the ranch during the runaway scrape, which is a re-enacted battle between Texan and Mexican troops as Santa Anna was marching towards San Jacinto.

For more information on the George Ranch, click here http://www.georgeranch.org/

Here are some photos I took on my visit. I hope they inspire you to visit and take your own photos, and learn more about Texas history.

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Barton Springs Pool Austin,Texas

Posted: May 31, 2013 in Photography, Travel
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Here is a great place to swim and snorkel in the summer. The water is 72 degrees year round, crystal clear, and teaming with underwater wildlife. This is my favorite pool in Texas because it is natural, made of limestone, and varies in depth from inches on one end, to over 25ft deep in another.

To learn more about the pool, hours, fees,  or it’s history follow this link.   http://austintexas.gov/department/barton-springs-pool

Here are a few photos I took at the pool. I hope they inspire you to visit.

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Inks Lake State Park

Posted: May 28, 2013 in Photography, Travel
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State parks are the best value and some of the most beautiful places a person can visit. Here is another favorite of mine. This park is named Inks Lake State Park in Burnet, Texas.  You can read about it here.  http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/state-parks/inks-lake

It has some great animal viewing, hiking, mountain biking, kayaking, canoeing, boating, fishing, tubing, photography opportunities, or whatever your mind can imagine.

Here are a few photos I took inside the park. I hope they inspire you to visit.

Thanks for stopping by to check out my work.

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Colorado Bend State Park

Posted: May 25, 2013 in Photography, Travel
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One of the most beautiful places in Texas in my opinion is Colorado Bend State Park in Bend,Texas. You can read about it here. http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/state-parks/colorado-bend

It has some of the best animal viewing, hiking, mountain biking, kayaking, tubing, photography opportunities, or whatever your mind can imagine.

Here are a few photos I took at Gorman Falls inside the park and I hope they inspire you to visit.

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