We thought we were going to have to miss our yearly hike to Gorman Falls, because it’s been so dry, and very little water comes over the falls area, during dry conditions. But after going to the Frio River, we realized how much rain there had been in that area of the state, and planned…
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May at Gorman Falls
This is a hike that’s better done in March or April, because of the heat. Unfortunately, until now, there wasn’t enough water coming over the falls to make it worth the hike. We got a really early start, since the temperature was headed to 90°. To our surprise, it was 59° that morning! It couldn’t…
May at Jack Allen’s Kitchen
The day started with a plan to hike to Gorman Falls in Colorado Bend, but the rain made us put plan B into motion. Of course, plan B involved a shopping trip to the Round Rock area with an essential lunch at Jack Allen’s Kitchen. Although I was tempted by the shrimp and grits lunch…
Gorman Falls (Colorado Bend State Park)
Wednesday was a great day to hike to Gorman Falls in Colorado Bend near Lampasas, TX. The weather was perfect, the wildflowers gorgeous, and I actually had good hikers on. Last time I went the soles of my hikers literally separated from the shoe part! The drive to Colorado Bend was not bad either, lots…