Tag: NORTH AMERICA

It’s 1pm and the sun is high and very hot. There is a cool breeze under the rustling trees that provide a little relief from the scorching sun. It’s reverently quiet, although kids are at play, friends are talking and eating lunch together and visitors rub their hands over the names inscribed into the Ground Zero memorial, trying to visualize the chaos and carnage of that autumn day almost 16 years ago last month.

I hiked Gorman Falls Trail alone, unprepared for the rocky terrain and steep descent. However, the waterfall made every difficult step worthwhile. Hidden inside Colorado Bend State Park, this living waterfall offers something unexpected in Texas. Here is what I learned, what surprised me, and what you should know before hiking.

One of my my favorite childhood memories was a trip to Redwood Regional Park, an East Bay gem full of second-growth Redwoods. It provides a peaceful break from nearby city life and has a variety of hikes and bike rides.