Knowing from yesterday areas north and west of San Antonio the wildflowers have yet to bloom we decide to head east and south looking for the wildflowers. It did not take long to see Indian Paintbrush in bloom and a bit further on see the Bluebonnets.
Early afternoon we start northward to the Lady Bird Johnson National Wildflower Center on the southside of Austin. Lady Birth Johnson, married to Lyndon Johnson, was major advocate for preserving the natural beauty of the United States. Many consider her as the major influence for open spaces and preserving the natural beauty since Teddy Rooselvelt. She created the National Wildflower Center while in her 70s and it has thrived ever since.
While at the wildflower center an added treat was a view of a Great Horned Owl on her nest. This owl has nested at the entrance for the past 9 years.
Topping off the rest of the evening we visit with Marsha’s cousin Chip and his wife Dawn in Austin. It’s a short visit since the State Park entrance closes at 10. We have the pass code to unlock the gate but want to avoid the hassle and risk of it not working. We arrive back at the campground a bit before 10 PM and all is fine. Plans for tomorrow are to head westward.
Seeing North America 