Lost Mine Trail – Big Bend National Park, Texas
The Lost Mine trail is one of the shorter hikes available in Big Bend National Park. It receives its name from legend that claims a secret mine once existed in the area. Legend says workers were blindfolded before being brought to the mine to work in order that they could not disclose its location. To my knowledge no one has ever found the lost mine, but if you have only a short time to visit Big Bend, Lost Mine Trail
Santa Elena Canyon Paddle Trip – Rio Grande River – Big Bend National Park, Texas
Some time ago the family and I went down to Big Bend National Park for my daughter’s birthday. We had many adventures while we were there (all of which I plan to share with you someday), but our most anticipated adventure was a paddle trip into Santa Elena Canyon. Something I have always wanted to do was paddle the Rio Grande so when we made plans for Big Bend I knew a paddle trip had to be on the itinerary.
Snow Bear Inn and Condominiums – Taos Ski Valley, NM
They say you get what you pay for. I guess it’s true when it comes to Taos Ski Valley Lodging. Last Wednesday and Thursday we stayed in a one bedroom one bath condo at The Snow Bear Condominiums in Taos Ski Valley. You couldn’t beat the price at $100 a night for ski in ski out condo at the base of the Mountain. That was down from the original $125 we were quoted on the phone and $150 as
Full day of Taos Skiing
I experienced a full day of Taos skiing today. We started out the day with some light powder which quickly became choppy before lunch. We had light snow showers on and off the whole day. Clouds would come in and dance with the mountain, sometimes limiting visibility, but mostly creating spectacular views. The valley is beautiful. I look forward to another full day of skiing. Kachina Peak (12,481 feet) and Wheeler (13,167 feet) in the backgroundI spent most of the day
Arrived at Taos Ski Valley today
Arrived at Taos Ski Valley today. It was too dark to get any good photos by the time we arrived. But I did snap this one of a 20+ foot wall of snow outside our condo. I hope to get the chance to post tomorrow night with some better photos and maybe a story or two. Until then.
Taos Ski Valley or Bust!
Taos Ski Valley from 15,000 feet. Photo credit: Pedro's South of the BorderI am leaving tomorrow to go up to Taos Ski Valley for a few days. I hope to have some pictures to share once I return. Until then…I will say thank you for reading.Click Here for more info on Taos Ski Valley
Monahans Sandhills State Park
After reading about the Great Sand Dunes over at Colorado Lifestyle the family and I decided to head over to Monahans to play in Texas’ own oversized sandbox. The Monhans Sandhills State Park is located about an hour west of Midland on interstate 20. The park consists of 3840 acres of sand dunes, some up to 70 feet high. The park invites people to come and play in the sand in a verity of ways.Since we were visiting in January
West Texas Sunset
This was our view as my daughter and I drove home last monday. If there is one thing Texas has in abundance
Mission Mary – Calera, Texas
At the foot of the Davis Mountains on Farm to Market Road 3078 a little church was built more than 100 years ago. We don’t know when Mission Mary was built but the first written records began in 1902. Sometime around 1940, when travel became easier and people moved away, the mission was abandoned and became the home for bats and livestock. Now, thanks to the La Calera Foundation who restored the mission in 2003, Mission Mary is open to
Scenic Loop – Davis Mountians, Texas
Starting in Fort Davis and continuing 75 miles around Hwy 166 and 118 is the Davis Mountains Scenic Loop. Taking approximately 1.5 hours to drive the loop begins and ends in the small town of Fort Davis.One of the least crowded and most scenic drives in Texas the loop takes you around Mount Locke, Fowlkes, Madera Canyon, Sawtooth Mountain and other sites such as McDonald Observatory. The loop reaches its highest point at 6700 feet which, consequently, is the