Showing posts with label memorial park. Show all posts
Showing posts with label memorial park. Show all posts

Thursday, December 29, 2011

X Marks the Spot

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Unfortunately... not for something good.

This mature tree within the Houston Arboretum is marked for removal. Even with the recent rains, several hundred trees did not survive this past summer's drought and now need to be taken down for public safety.

Wednesday, December 28, 2011

More Of the Same

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Continuing from yesterday's post, it's really difficult to believe these trails are just a mere 5 miles from downtown and 3 miles from the bustling Galleria area.

Tuesday, December 27, 2011

Walk On the Wild Side

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With five miles of trails through 155 acres of urban woodlands located on the western edge of Memorial Park, the Houston Arboretum provides visitors with a natural escape deep inside the city limits.

While most people might look to take a walkabout with their camera during the springtime, I ventured out recently on a cool rainy morning.