Two weeks ago, Ray and I went to San Saba to hang with Aunt Pat. Fortunately that Friday proved cool (40s) but sunny and nice. Time to hit a state park. Lake Brownwood is 1-1/2 hours away.
This is the Grand Staircase off the Lakeside Trail. It's a grand piece of construction from the Civilian Conservation Corp (1946-1950s). We are fortunate to enjoy their hard work.
Ray got to the bottom first. It was not a race. But you can see how pretty the lake and area are even in January. We had the place to ourselves (a benefit of retirement!)
Here I am, happy as a clam after a picnic lunch. Almost ready for our short hike.
I have a Texas State Park Pass and we hope to take advantage of the variety of parks/lakes throughout the state.
Enjoy your own "backyard"!
I have a parks pass for Massachusetts. I got it because it allows me to park at a beach in the next door town for free but also look forward to taking it further afield!
ReplyDeletefun to explore your own backyard. Enjoy
DeleteLovely photo's Joanne, loved the beach one made me feel jealous...lol.
ReplyDeleteHope you are well.
Yvonne.
so glad to see you. Your beach talk always gets me. A bit brisk now
DeleteAll to yourselves - bonus! Best way to explore the great outdoors.
ReplyDeleteI really like going during the week. Can be a tad eerie though.
DeleteSure looks like a great place to explore and enjoy time together. But "it wasn't a race" only because he won, right? lol
ReplyDeletewell, yeah....you know exactly how I think. Ha!
DeleteHi Joanne - looks amazing in the January sun - are you in snow now? Wonderful you've retired and can just get out and about when you want to ... cheers Hilary
ReplyDeleteHi - And that's TX - one day it's Jan. sun, next up is Feb ice...ice, baby. It rained and now 23F and slick as snot, plus a small layer of snow on top. Treacherous. Lucky to be retired and hunkered down reading and watching Netflix. All good. Thanks.
DeleteLooks like a lovely hike! I'm planning on striking out more to newer areas this year since I hike a lot of the same places.
ReplyDeleteGood idea. It's surprising how many little nooks and crannies there are in our world/own backyard. Enjoy
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