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I will follow this one, for personal interest. I did most of my traveling long before I was a photographer. Now, nearing retirement, I have the cameras, and the time.
Greg Campbell is absolutely correct about Texas weather. The Spring thunderstorm cloud formations can be amazing to see. This includes night-time lightning shows.
One warning about the coastal areas, is that it is often hazy. Check the detailed local weather conditions before a coastal shoot, especially if long-range shooting with super-tele lenses is your thing. The beaches are not very white, and the water is not very blue or green. I am not trying to discourage anyone from coastal-area photography; there are beautiful things to shoot, especially birds. Oh, the birds!
Highway 87, from near Port Arthur to High Island, has been destroyed by erosion and storms. Some intrepid folks still seem to travel the route, by 4x4 vehicle, but they must be prepared for deep sand, the worst black clay, large pieces of the old highway pavement, and the spines of dead catfish, which will puncture tires. There are wonderful bird photography areas in the Beaumont/Port Arthur and High Island areas, but it is best to use Highway 73 or Interstate 10, farther inland.
Regarding Brazos Bend State Park, check the web site before traveling, as Spring rains can swell the Brazos River, causing park closures. This has happened the past three years in a row!
Atlas maps can be deceptive, due to a smaller scale being used for large states. Texas is huge, so check the actual distances, while planning a route. The Interstate 35 corridor can have long traffic delays, from below San Antonio to well north of DFW, as the amount of pavement being built does not match population growth. The high-speed toll freeways can be a good alternative, so if applicable to your situation, consider acquiring a TexTag, or compatible toll tag.
Edited on Jan 17, 2018 at 02:13 PM · View previous versions
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