There is little doubt that enjoyment of a hike increases considerably with a good hike leader. Not just someone who knows the way, but someone who applies safety, best practices,… Read More →
Brain Food, Cafeteria Style
As I stood inside the park headquarters building—at precisely 9:00 am—two yellow school busses packed with excited kids rolled through the gate. Yep, that was the appointed time alright. It… Read More →
Rent-a-Maniac
It’s been over five years ago that LPMN’s Bridge Maniacs were first formed, with a chance meeting of two catalytic personalities during a chapter “workday” at the Colorado River Refuge. … Read More →
Good Samaritans Still Exist!
There’s nothing like direct field experience to augment the mind-numbing spray of classroom lectures all Master Naturalist trainees must endure. And it doesn’t hurt to have a top-notch mentor either. … Read More →
Lost In Bastrop State Park
There isn’t any television for me, after football season. It’s a long seven months! My wife has no problems with TV. She can always fall back on the game shows,… Read More →