Random Picture of the Week #140: Abandoned Service Station in Burkett, Texas

This week’s random image is of abandoned service in Burkett, Texas. The old service station was an accidental find as I was checking out a lead for an abandoned building in that little town. Abandoned Service Station in Burkett, Texas Back in July … [Read more...]

Exploring the Wildcat Thicket and the Backroads near Leonard, Texas – Old Barns

Last week I wrote an article about Exploring the Wildcat Thicket and the backroads near Leonard, Texas. In that article I shared some of my landscape pictures. Today, I want to share some of the old barns and a abandoned house chimney I found during … [Read more...]

Random Picture of the Week #139: The Old Thurber Fire Station

This week’s Random Image is of the old Thurber Fire Station that sits between the smoke stack and the old office building. I took this picture back in 2017 as one of my first stops on my West Texas Road Trip. The Old Thurber Fire Station Looking … [Read more...]

Exploring the Wildcat Thicket and the Backroads near Leonard, Texas

One of the things I love about living in the rural North East Texas is there is so much history and a lot of great views just a few minutes from our house. When I have time or just need to get out of the house for a few hours is go for a drive. … [Read more...]

Random Picture of the Week #138: The Old Gymnasium in Mingus, Texas

This week’s random image is of the old gymnasium in Mingus, Texas. I photographed this old gym back in July 2017 during my 2017 July Road Trip. The Old Gymnasium in Mingus, Texas I came across the old gymnasium in Mingus, Texas from a lead from … [Read more...]

Random Picture of the Week #136: The Old Thurber Ranch Office # 2 and Water Filtration Facility, in Thurber, Texas

This week’s random Image was taken a few years ago on a West Texas Road Trip and its of the old Thurber Ranch Office #2 and Water Filtration Facility. The Old Thurber Ranch Office # 2 and Water Filtration Facility in Thurber, Texas The Old Thurber … [Read more...]

Random Picture of the Week #135: The Old Kent County Jail in Clairemont, Texas

This week’s random image is of the old Kent County Jail in Clairemont, Texas that I took back in 2017 on a west Texas Road Trip with a photog buddy. The Old Kent County Jail in Clairemont, Texas The Old Kent County Jail in Clairemont, Texas is one … [Read more...]

Random Picture of the Week #134: Schools Out Forever – Valley View Rural High School

This week’s random image is of the front doors of a long time abandoned Valley View Rural High School in Valley View, Texas. This picture was taken with my telephoto lens from the fence line about 3 years ago. Valley View Rural High School There … [Read more...]

Fort Phantom Hill in Jones County, Texas

Fort Phantom Hill in Jones County, Texas is located near Abilene and is part of the 650 mile Forts Trail system and is open to the public. The park is setup for visitors to wonder around the structures and learn about the history of the fort. Five … [Read more...]

Random Picture of the Week #133: Cottle Hotel in Paducah, Texas

This week’s random image is of the Cottle Hotel in Paducah, Texas. I took the picture during a 2017 road trip through West Texas and the Panhandle. Cottle Hotel in Paducah, Texas The Cottle Hotel in Paducah, Texas was built in 1929 and opened in … [Read more...]