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Nature and Adventure
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Written by Shirley T
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Friday, 04 December 2009 08:24 |
 In order to not get lost in Lost Maples State Natural Area, I would recommend you to read my earlier installment about Lost Maples and Maple Trail here. My previous installment showcases the photographs mainly from the stunning view of foliage along Maple Trail. While in this installment, I would love to share the photographs shot along East Trail in Lost Maples State Natural Area which is located about 5 miles north of Vanderpool in the state of Texas, United States. After walking through beaut… |
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Written by Shirley T
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Wednesday, 02 December 2009 08:27 |
 Fall or autumn is the best time to visit Lost Maples. Located about 5 miles (8 km) north of Vanderpool, Texas and 71 miles (114 km) west of San Antonio, history recorded early habitation in 17th century by Spanish explorers and also identification of some Indian groups including the Apache, Lipan Apache and Comanche. Lost Maples derives its name from Big-Tooth Maples which grow abundantly here. With the colorful maple and the impressive Texas red oak display in autumn almost every year, Lost Map… |
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Written by Shirley T
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Tuesday, 01 December 2009 14:22 |
 Nature is a Great Gift from God ~ Shirley T Hi! I am back after being silence for the last 5 days. It was Thanksgiving weekend and we happened to have a longer break. Therefore, my Significant Other (SO) and I escaped for a nature retreat at Big Bend National Park which is located more than 500 miles away from our home in Austin. Geographically located of west Texas, Big Bend National Park is in the Big Bend Country north of Mexico which is bordered by a beautiful and long Rio Grande River that … |
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Written by Shirley T
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Wednesday, 04 November 2009 08:20 |
 A traditional crafts village at Brazos de Dios of homesteading community, Homestead Heritage is one of the top attractions at Waco, Texas. The log cabin Visitor's Center stands just right after the front gate at Brazos de Dios is ready to serve you if you need any information to get around the 500-acre farmland. Brazos de Dios is the home for many farmers, craftsmen and their families. Their daily routine of farming and homestead endeavors is inherited from years of cultivation and effort, acqui… |
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Written by Shirley T
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Saturday, 26 September 2009 08:35 |
 The weather had been kind. It was drizzling earlier and as we were about to start our day, it stopped. It was our fourth day in Austin so we were thinking of roaming around the countryside. MD did share with us that Spicewood Springs Road possess a scenic stretch lies from the intersection Loop 360 towards north for several miles. Long time ago, this area was the homes of farmers, ranchers and Cedar choppers. And we decided to take a drive through. We entered Spicewood Springs Road from the inte… |
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Big Bend US National Park (Texas)
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