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And then there were Turkeys- South Llano River State Park
After a day of wind and dust at Alamogordo, New Mexico, we packed up again and departed for the Lone Star State. I say “again” because we were ready to leave the day… Continue reading →
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The River Walk – San Antonio, Texas
When Susan of Travel Bug knew we were heading east and would pass thru Texas, she recommended the River Walk in San Antonio. What’s more interesting is that they were staying at the park… Continue...
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The Missions of San Antonio
Besides the River Walk, there are several other touristy things to do while in San Antonio. We were lucky to be able to take two tours – a personal one with Susan and… Continue reading →
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“Houston, we’ve had a problem ”– Space Center Houston
The quote “Houston, we’ve had a problem” is forever linked to the city of Houston. On April 11, 1970, John Swigert Jr of Apollo 13 reported a problem to mission control in Space City.… Continue...
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Hello East Texas! – Gladewater and Onalaska
Just like the migratory White Pelicans that have been following us (or have we been following them?), we’re getting close to our wintering grounds for this year in the Lone Star state of Texas. Those…...
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A reunion with good friends at Galveston Island, TX
Winter weather arrived too early to suit us this year, impacting 43 states – including Texas, which got hit hard. The surge of cold air pushed all the way down to the gulf… Continue reading →
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Betsy gets a rest in Houston while we fly away
In my last post, I alluded to the fact that while at Galveston Island we were busy preparing for an overseas trip. By the time you read this Steve and I will be… Continue reading →
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Party time at the Gulf – Port Aransas, TX
We had hoped that being in southern Texas, and parking close to the Gulf of Mexico would allow us to enjoy some reasonably warm weather this winter. From the day we arrived here at Port Aransas…...
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Two Birders of a Feather – Port Aransas, TX
Two deep-south states – Texas and Florida – are known for their amazing assemblage of birds and other animals. The “Sister States in Birds”, as they are sometimes called, share many of the same birds…...
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Final Days on the Gulf – Port Aransas, TX
Along the Texas Coast are barrier islands running parallel to the mainland. The longest barrier island is Mustang Island, where Port Aransas occupies 8 miles of its 18 mile length. We spent a month...
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Winter Maintenance for Betsy – Riviera, TX
[Steve wrote this post, Mona Liza gets the day off!] Like many full-time RV’ers running around the country, we tend to slow down and “stay put” in a particular area during the coldest winter… Continue...
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A big Texas landmark – Kingsville, TX
They say everything in Texas is big, and one of the things the state is known for is its super-sized ranches. The size of the state itself lends it perfectly to the industry of… Continue reading →
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A Glimpse of South Texas – Riviera, TX
While Steve was busy ticking items off his long list of winter maintenance for Betsy, I continued to “terrorize the local birds”, as he likes to describe it. When your home base is… Continue reading →
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Life on the border – Mission, TX
If you visit the Rio Grande Valley (also referred to as the RGV) with the idea of enjoying beautiful scenic vistas, then you probably picked the wrong place. There’s really no “oohing” or “aahing”...
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Winged Wonders Abound! – Rio Grande Valley, Texas
The Rio Grande Valley (RGV) is reputedly one of the nation’s top spots for bird-watching. What the valley lacks in breathtaking views and warm winter weather, it makes up for in its array of bird...
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Celebrating three years on the road!
It’s hard to believe we’ve been on the road for three years now. It seems like just yesterday that we embarked on this journey to explore our beautiful country on March 1, 2012. How time… Continue...
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Where to in 2015?
After staying a month in Mission, Texas we were itching to get moving again – that’s really longer than we like to sit in one spot, even if the birding was world-class. Virtually so far… Continue...
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Can spring be far away? – Lake Casa Blanca SP, Laredo, TX
We arrived at Lake Casa Blanca International State Park Laredo, Texas in anticipation of great outdoor fun. But as has often been the case for us recently, expectations didn’t mesh with reality....
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A journey back in time – Seminole Canyon SP, Comstock, TX
What we saw while driving northwest along US-90 towards Seminole Canyon State Historical Park was flat wilderness – all the way to the horizon in every direction. I’ve heard a lot about boring drives...
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A Sneak Preview of Big Bend National Park – WOW!
Leaving the Texas Canyons Behind Before exiting Seminole Canyon State Park, we made a quick stop just up the road at awe-inspiring Pecos Canyon. This canyon was formed by the Pecos River, which flows...
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