January 3, 2023 It’s been a while since we’ve been on a Dirt Road Adventure. Most of our recent travel has been the standard holiday style to visit our son, Bryan. Among that, work obligations, and unfavorable weather, we haven’t had time or opportunity to indulge in any exploration. Both of us took off from… Continue reading Coal and C.O.U.S.
Author: Rory Glasgow
Sun Dappled Forest and Dusty Spiderwebs (Part II)
October 15, 2022 In our previous adventure we explored some forest service roads in the Sam Houston National Forest. All during the week that followed Kristi and I talked about what a good time we had exploring that day, and how beautiful and peaceful the forest was. We made plans to go back the very… Continue reading Sun Dappled Forest and Dusty Spiderwebs (Part II)
Sun Dappled Forest and Dusty Spiderwebs (Part I)
October 9, 2022 Kristi and I took an unplanned drive through the Sam Houston National Forest. This was one of those adventures that started out as a trip to Sonic for drinks, but ended up with one of us asking, “Is there anywhere you want to go?” The forest has been on our minds lately.… Continue reading Sun Dappled Forest and Dusty Spiderwebs (Part I)
Madisonville Branch
September 9, 2022 A KML file of this adventure is available here. Download and import it into your favorite mapping software. Today would have been Patrick’s birthday. His birthdays, and the days leading up to them, are tough. When we should be planning a celebration of his life and his turning another year older, we… Continue reading Madisonville Branch
Chasing Rainbows
August 27, 2022 Kristi walked into my home office and asked, “Do you want to go to Sonic and get drinks?” “Yes!” I replied. I was seconds away from going into the living room and asking her the same question. Consensus in our household is almost a guarantee, at least on the important things, such… Continue reading Chasing Rainbows
Hot HOT Date!
July 30, 2022 It’s been a while since we have done any adventuring. Kristi is getting over a bout of stasis dermatitis, which is the result of circulation issues caused by the wreck that took our Patrick. Without getting too graphic, the rash at its worst looked like a second-degree burn. Treatment mainly centered around… Continue reading Hot HOT Date!
Cows of Unusual Size
July 1 – 4, 2022 We needed a break. On a whim I checked the schedule at the Lindsay Ranch and, surprisingly, Mason Mountain Manor was available during Independence Day weekend. So, I sent in a request for those dates, and then we packed up and headed off for a few days of fun and… Continue reading Cows of Unusual Size
Midway Loop
June 11, 2022 We had planned on going to the beach today. The truck was packed, and we were sitting in the driveway, ready to go. But sometimes things don’t work out as planned. The beach report we follow described conditions as being difficult, even for 4×4 vehicles. There were an above-average number of visitors,… Continue reading Midway Loop
Rivers, Roadrunners, and Solar Panels! Oh my!
May 14, 2022 Today’s drive took us through some parts of Grimes County that were new to us. Grimes County is located within the Gulf Coastal Plains along the transition between the East Texas Piney Woods and the hardwood forests and prairies of Central Texas. The county is sparsely populated, with wide-open areas of pasture… Continue reading Rivers, Roadrunners, and Solar Panels! Oh my!
Where did we go?
May 8, 2022 Those of you who follow this blog have probably noted a lack of new content recently. We’ve not stopped adventurin’–we’re just in a bit of a slump at the moment. I blame this primarily on the three Ws: Work, Weather, and Wellness. I’ve had one route planned out for the past few… Continue reading Where did we go?