Tuesday, March 10, 2015

Biking in the Energy Corridor









Friday, March 6, 2015

Early signs of Spring



Indian Paintbrush alongside Terry Hershey Trail 
It may be cold, but there is plenty of greenery already in the landscape, not to mention white blossoms as an early sign that Spring will soon be in the Air.



First wildflowers in the year on Barker Dam 
Trail in Park on Eldridge with water tower
near newly expanded flood control  detention basin
with great seasonal birding... herons, ducks, egrets,
pelicans, and ibises (see below)





Sunday, February 15, 2015

Wildlife in Bush Park


White Tail Deer turning its head 
Deer on Noble Road Trail at Dusk 

Noble Road Trail inside Barker Reservoir at Sunset
(February 2015)

Thursday, February 12, 2015

Landscape Appreciation in the Winter (George Bush Park / Barker Reservoir)


 Barker Reservoir 

A different Texas Energy Corridor 

Line of Trees times two 
 Sunset in Bush Park / Noble Road Trail 


 Lake in George Bush Park / Barker Reservoir


Monday, January 26, 2015

Christian's Tailgate opens the gates: Would you trade a Cattleguard for a Tailgate?



Christian's Tailgate Bar & Grill now open
where Cattleguard used to be 


Highway 6 North, Houston, TX 77079
between Old Katy Road and Park Row 


The signage was more colorful -- and more Texan -- when it was Cattleguard 

Cattleguard - closed restaurant North of Katy Freeway at Highway 6 Overpass (archival photo)

Nearby: The Wyndham Hotel (formerly Crowne Plaza) 
and the Drury Inn   

Wyndham and Drury Inn - Restaurant in between (SH-6 photo)


Cattlegurand Restaurant on Highway Six (photo prior to closing)

1010 Highway 6 North, Houston, TX 77079
Restaurant under the SH-6 Overpass



Saturday, January 17, 2015

Friday, January 16, 2015