The last 2 mornings were just amazing here in Palm Springs. Not that I want to talk about the weather much, but with the scorching heat throughout the summer and fall, the slightly cooler temperatures over the past 2 days were fabulous. So I took the opportunity for a couple of short and beautiful hikes. […]
Buescher State Park, south-east of Austin, TX, is connected to Bastrop State Park via a scenic and hilly 12-mile road that takes you through recovering areas of the Lost Pines. Most of the trails are still closed due to the Hidden Pines wildfires in 2015. The scenic road between both parks are great for experienced […]
In September 2011 a wide-spread wildfire destroyed most of Bastrop State Park. Floods and yet another fire did more damage in 2015. However, Bastrop State Park is coming back to life for hikers and campers alike. Though some areas are still closed to the public (see Bastrop State Park website), a hiking trail system is […]