State of Wilderness

Author: keely

  • Krause Springs

    Krause Springs

    Krause Springs is not for the weak.  It is not for the very young, or the very old.  It’s not handicapped accessible, or even that easy for those with balance issues. There are slick spots.  There are sharp spots.  There are shallow parts and there are deep parts.  In order to get to some of…

  • SMTX: Ringtail Ridge Natural Area

    SMTX: Ringtail Ridge Natural Area

    There is something exciting about following a path, not knowing where it leads you to.  Sometimes, you find something interesting along the way, something that sparks your curiosity and imagination, something that connects you to the past but then also makes you wonder about the future.  This is how we felt about the unexpected encounter…

  • Spring Creek Reflections

    Last night I took a walk with a friend in Pundt Park.  We experienced some of the trails, and then ended up over by the canoe launch.  We decided to walk down to check it out.  When we came down the sandy embankment and found ourselves face to face with Spring Creek, I was filled…

  • Solitude in Cross Creek Ranch

    A rare thing happened last week.  My two year old came home from daycare and went to sleep.  Suddenly, we had spare time.  I offered my husband first rights of refusal, but he wanted to stay home.  Not me. I left and headed out to my favorite place, the wetlands at Cross Creek Ranch.  I out…