National Parks – Page 3 – Focus on the Backroads

FOCUS ON THE BACKROADS: National Parks: YELLOWSTONE

DAVE NORRIS September 1, 2014 July 8, 2026

One March 1, 1872, President Ulysses S. Grant signed a law establishing Yellowstone as the first national park in the United States. For centuries Native …

Backroads National Parks Texas Towns

FOCUS ON THE BACK ROADS: Remember the Alamo – however do not forget MISSIONS NATIONAL PARK

DAVE NORRIS February 16, 2014 February 22, 2014

In the 1600 Spain laid claims on much of the land that is now Texas. With very few settlers and soldiers to protect this area …

FOCUS ON THE BACKROADS - A JOURNEY

There are more than 50,000 miles of Interstate highways in the United States....these highways are filled with cars and trucks traveling at an average of 75 miles an hour all in a hurry to get from one point to another. Many of these people do not notice the amazing things they pass while on their journey. Many years ago I began to travel and FOCUS ON THE BACKROADS of Texas and the surrounding states - discovering many fascinating places and people. While wandering "off the beaten path" I strive to capture the spirit of these forgotten roads through the lens of my camera. I invite you to join me on my journeys.

To often....I would hear men boast of the miles covered that day, rarely of what they had seen . Louis L'Amour