The Old Spanish Trail Highway affectionately known in Texas as the “OST” is a 900 mile East-West pathway from Beaumont to El Paso established in the 1920’s. The highway route cobbled together some of the oldest roads and trails in the New Spain territory which were used prior to the 16th century. Our travels will … Continue reading Texas – The Old Spanish Trail (O.S.T.) →

We left behind the Gulf Shores’ sandy beaches and breezes and headed into the swamps and bayous of the South. Our first stop was Gautier, MS located at the eastern edge of the largest remaining wet pine forest tract that extends from western Florida to eastern Texas. Swamps, marshlands, bayous and rivers are never far … Continue reading Swamps & Bayous →