May 20 and May 27, 2023 This trip was in two parts. I had originally mapped out two separate routes, meant to be explored over two separate days. But, after completing the first route we decided to go back and explore it a little more in-depth, and then end the day’s adventure by following the… Continue reading Hall’s Bluff and Wheeler Springs
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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)
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!
Bluebonnet Season
April 3, 2022 We’ve been looking forward to the bluebonnets making their appearance this year. For whatever reason, though, they are a bit later than usual. They still are not in “full swing,” but it was time to make our regular trip to Washington County to see the show! Along the way to Washington County,… Continue reading Bluebonnet Season
A Little Rock Hunting
May 15, 2021 Not all of our adventures are down dirt roads. There are many places that are paved, but still offer an interesting, off-the-beaten-path experience. On this day, we traveled down several roads in Walker, San Jacinto, Polk, and Trinity Counties–most of which were paved. This in no way diminishes the adventure, but there… Continue reading A Little Rock Hunting
Milam and Burleson Counties
May 8, 2021 Kristi and I made a trip to Rockdale, Texas to find the graves of my great grandparents, William Robert Glasgow and Martha Jefferson Largent. But before we headed to the cemetery we ate lunch at Brett’s Backyard Bar-B-Que and listened to songs about poor life choices performed by a live musician. The… Continue reading Milam and Burleson Counties
Sam Houston National Forest
April 11, 2021 We are fortunate to live near the Sam Houston National Forest. The forest covers over 160,000 acres and has several dirt roads and hiking trails running through it. It is a popular area for hiking, camping, and hunting. Kristi and I used to drive the dirt roads through the forest many years… Continue reading Sam Houston National Forest