I had a business trip to Austin Texas last week, so I could not resist a trip to the west, out in the Hill country of South Central Texas. It was really neat, I was pleasantly surprised at how nice it was. It was a great day to be in Texas, and I’d like to share the photos I took.
Here is the country driving out there. Always exciting going exploring (yeah, its what I do):
Stopped at a living history ranch in LBJ National Park. A fine Texas day.
Is this real buckboard cool or what? I see a little lass named Becky riding hard, pigtails flying, cause Daddy needs the Doctor out on the Ranch.
Across the woods, I came upon the real deal.
Now I can see why he loved this place, the sprawling ranch house, hidden behind the Live Oaks.
Look at this idyllic spot on the banks of his river. Beautiful. That is the Perdenales River, where LBJ dipped his toes as a boy.
He had neighbors, the Behrens. The man had Steve’s features. Definitely related:
I then traveled to Enchanted Rock, an outcropping of the true pink granite bedrock of Texas. This is it upon first sight, coming down a hill.
Here is what this country looks like on the side of the road, on the way down to the Rock.
The entrance:
On the way up a shot rang out, and I ducked behind a boulder. I looked up, where did it come from? (just kidding….made me think of that when I looked up while walking).
Another view on the way up. There were 3 or 4 hills.
People up on top. Not many though, it was a good day to go up.
Bare rock going up. It felt strange. It was so huge.
Wonderful on top. Big sky Texas. Yes!
In a couple places vegetation had taken hold.
Even flowers.
Looking West I got excited. I wanted to run down there and get a four wheel drive and start following that road towards the deserts and New Mexico. Know what I mean? Definitely tempting. Are you in?
Here is something that makes you think of Texas. This is about ¾ of the way up.
Over towards the sister outcrop, a rocky valley.
Another big view:
Boulders free standing. These are about 20 feet or so high. Kill you if they start sliding.
One thing you see a lot of in Texas is iron work and tractors and such. This is for sale George. Go get ‘er!
Or a real western wagon schooner? Look at all the tractors in the background.
Something about Texas many of you already know. They take care of their own. Many picnic tables on the roadside. They were all clean, in great condition, and many had great views.
I really had a great time. It was a 12 hour exploring day. One for the record books.
Here is the country driving out there. Always exciting going exploring (yeah, its what I do):
Stopped at a living history ranch in LBJ National Park. A fine Texas day.
Is this real buckboard cool or what? I see a little lass named Becky riding hard, pigtails flying, cause Daddy needs the Doctor out on the Ranch.
Across the woods, I came upon the real deal.
Now I can see why he loved this place, the sprawling ranch house, hidden behind the Live Oaks.
Look at this idyllic spot on the banks of his river. Beautiful. That is the Perdenales River, where LBJ dipped his toes as a boy.
He had neighbors, the Behrens. The man had Steve’s features. Definitely related:
I then traveled to Enchanted Rock, an outcropping of the true pink granite bedrock of Texas. This is it upon first sight, coming down a hill.
Here is what this country looks like on the side of the road, on the way down to the Rock.
The entrance:
On the way up a shot rang out, and I ducked behind a boulder. I looked up, where did it come from? (just kidding….made me think of that when I looked up while walking).
Another view on the way up. There were 3 or 4 hills.
People up on top. Not many though, it was a good day to go up.
Bare rock going up. It felt strange. It was so huge.
Wonderful on top. Big sky Texas. Yes!
In a couple places vegetation had taken hold.
Even flowers.
Looking West I got excited. I wanted to run down there and get a four wheel drive and start following that road towards the deserts and New Mexico. Know what I mean? Definitely tempting. Are you in?
Here is something that makes you think of Texas. This is about ¾ of the way up.
Over towards the sister outcrop, a rocky valley.
Another big view:
Boulders free standing. These are about 20 feet or so high. Kill you if they start sliding.
One thing you see a lot of in Texas is iron work and tractors and such. This is for sale George. Go get ‘er!
Or a real western wagon schooner? Look at all the tractors in the background.
Something about Texas many of you already know. They take care of their own. Many picnic tables on the roadside. They were all clean, in great condition, and many had great views.
I really had a great time. It was a 12 hour exploring day. One for the record books.
Super geology photos, Bob; exotic, beautiful.
