December 31, 2023 We had intended to explore a route through part of the Davy Crockett National Forest today, but I didn’t want to have to drive that far for what would turn out to be a fairly short loop through the woods. So, we instead opted to drive some of our favorite roads in… Continue reading Last Adventure of 2023
Tag: Sam Houston National Forest
Searching for Bigfoot
December 9, 2023 The Universe is a mysterious place. Even in this technologically advanced age, there are still a lot of things that we do not know or understand. For example, is there intelligent life elsewhere in the Universe? What is the nature of consciousness and how does it work? Also, where did my mother’s… Continue reading Searching for Bigfoot
Pecans, Tractors, and Dark Magic
October 19, 2023 We had a very special visitor in the middle of October! My favorite brother, Jimmy, came all the way from Maryland to spend a few days with us and to see some of the sights of East Texas. I asked him where he wanted to go, and he said that he wanted… Continue reading Pecans, Tractors, and Dark Magic
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)
More Horseflies
September 19, 2021 Not a lot to report on today’s dirt road adventure. Except…more HORSEFLIES. They’re everywhere, and in great numbers. Well, at least in the woods. We ate lunch at the Bullet House Grill in Point Blank this afternoon, then headed down FM 156 to Harrell Road. This road runs mostly through woods and… Continue reading More Horseflies
Old Deer Camp Road
April 25, 2021 Our previous experience in the Sam Houston National Forest had us wanting to see more. So, today, we headed out to Forest Road 209, also known as Old Deer Camp Road. FR 209 begins at FM 1791, which runs between I-45 and FM 149. There are several forest service roads that branch… Continue reading Old Deer Camp Road
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