Feb 18, 2024 | Adventures And Travel, Travel/Places to Visit
There’s something truly magical about kayaking. It’s not just a sport or a hobby; it’s an adventure that brings you closer to nature and provides a peaceful escape from the daily grind. And for those lucky enough to live near Allen, Texas, the local...
Mar 1, 2021 | Adventures And Travel, Random Thoughts, Travel/Places to Visit
Recently, my sister came in town to visit from Chicago. She arrived in town just before the snowstorm hit us here in Texas. I sort of blame her for the weather, because I’m pretty sure she brought it with her from Chicago. So, for the first few days of her...
Feb 11, 2020 | Photography, Random Thoughts, Travel/Places to Visit
On all of my hiking and birding adventures, I’ve always loved it when I come across old train tracks, and especially old train tracks with old railcars detached and unused. I love it even more when these abandoned railcars are covered in graffiti. The graffiti...
Jan 10, 2020 | Photography, Random Thoughts, Travel/Places to Visit
Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge…a magical place. About an hour north of Allen lies a wonderful little wildlife refuge. I refer to it as one of my “happy places”. It is a protected area on Lake Texoma filled with trails to hike, roads to...
Aug 23, 2018 | Random Thoughts, Travel/Places to Visit
Climbing 177 steps to the top of the Pensacola Lighthouse in Florida was quite an experience for us(especially me). We were heading to the Pensacola airport after a delightful week of being beach bums, and when we were about 20 minutes from the airport, we got a...
Mar 29, 2018 | Random Thoughts, Travel/Places to Visit
Lost by the Pond in Broken Bow, Oklahoma, was the name of the little cabin we stayed in on our Spring Break adventure to Oklahoma. It was the perfect little getaway for me and my family of four. Every year, I try to think of something fun (and simple) to do for...
