Camping Car Camping for Beginners July 07, 2020 Camping can be an excellent way to get outside and recharge with Mother Nature, and it's even easier when you can drive to your campsite instead of packing your gear in. Here are a few tips on car camping for beginners. Read more
Adventure Big Bend National Park: Gateway Cities and Towns June 18, 2020 Let’s face it, the Big Bend region of Texas is huge and everything seems to be a half-hour drive or more apart. Planning a trip there can be overwhelming taking into account what sites you intend to see, what activities you plan, where to stay, where to eat, and again, all of the miles in between. There’s also the very different nature’s of the gateway cities and towns. To help you understand what town might suit your style for an overnight stay or as a base of operations during your visit, here is a glimpse of what each one has to offer. Read more
Adventure Big Bend National Park: Hot Springs Historic District June 18, 2020 No visit to Big Bend National Park is complete, in my mind at least, without an early morning visit to the Hot Springs Historic District. There is simply nothing more relaxing than soaking away any soreness from the previous day’s hike (or maybe anything else that ails you) while watching the early morning sun’s rays catch the steam rising off the water and listening to the waters of the river rushing by. That in itself makes the trip to the spring worthwhile, but to truly appreciate everything this National Historic Site has to offer, you need to understand the story of the man who built it. Read more
