The morning of July 27 started with the sunrise through the juniper and the march of day crossing the valley toward the Tortuga on Guadalupe Ridge, a high desert with spectacular views that extend over 100 miles. It is still hard to believe that it was almost three days in the Guadalupe section of the Lincoln[…]
I know I have said it before and I will say it again. It takes almost forever to get across the Republic of Texas. But that is what the Tortuga has to do to find some tall pines in the cool air of the Rockies. The plan is to go swimming at Balmorhea State Park[…]
As in overland adventures, as in life. There will be times where you are out on your own, there is no one to help you, the situation is yours! What you have, what you know, what you have prepared for is all that will get you home. You can think that you can get help, but[…]
Texas is not known for its public lands and for the expedition enthusiast that just wants to get out, away from the city and dry camp on public land for a day or two, the options are limited. The State does have nice state parks hidden away that make nice diversions from staying home. Warning![…]