Rubbing Elbows with 50,000 Friends at GSMNP
We visited the Great Smokey Mountains National Park recently. Little did we know that another 55,000 folks would be there, … Continue reading Rubbing Elbows with 50,000 Friends at GSMNP
Category: Travel
5 Points When Hiking with Kids
When my grandkids were younger, we used to go on nature walks around the neighborhood. They had me take pictures … Continue reading 5 Points When Hiking with Kids
Watch Those Potholes
I have traveled the Intestate Highways many times over the years. That used to be the smoothest fast way to … Continue reading Watch Those Potholes
It’s Daylight Saving Time, Deer
It’s a nice evening. Not much traffic on the road. You are a bit tired after a long drive and … Continue reading It’s Daylight Saving Time, Deer
World’s Largest Tree Being Eaten Alive
What and where is it? Located in the Wasatch Mountains on Utah Route 25 lives a stand of quaking aspens, … Continue reading World’s Largest Tree Being Eaten Alive
Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
Our 2021 summer travels took us to the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park in Colorado. We stayed at … Continue reading Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
Common Birds Across the U.S.
American Robin (Turdus migratorius) You can readily identify these medium-sized birds by their rusty orange bellies and gray-brown backs (seen … Continue reading Common Birds Across the U.S.
Willow City Loop
We drove over to Fredericksburg for a couple of days in early May hoping to catch fields of wildflowers, especially … Continue reading Willow City Loop
Gardens of the Ozarks
We took a short trip up through Western Arkansas to explore three gardens. In early April the chances of seeing … Continue reading Gardens of the Ozarks
A River Runs Through East Texas
About halfway between Jacksonville and Palestine on US Highway 79 is the only wildlife refuge within the East Texas Chapter … Continue reading A River Runs Through East Texas
Day Trippin’ East Texas State Parks
So, you have sheltered-in-place for a couple of months. No trips to Dallas, no club meetings, no hugging or kissing … Continue reading Day Trippin’ East Texas State Parks
Georgia on My Mind
It is no secret that one of our favorite places to visit is Santa Fe, New Mexico. We have stayed … Continue reading Georgia on My Mind
Wade Village 