Brief escape from the coronavirus

Before our coronavirus staycation began in earnest, me and the Mrs. escaped for a quick trip east of our Baytown home to check out a few of our favorite things. In one day we hit up Sea Rim State Park in Sabine Pass, Village Creek State Park in Lumberton, and Big Thicket National Preserve in Kountze. As you might have guessed, we were pretty tired by nightfall. But all that hiking was worth it. Not only to help celebrate her birthday, but to enjoy lots of fresh air, nature and peacefulness in the midst of this weird moment in time.

At Sea Rim, we had the beach all to ourselves. At Village Creek, it was just us and the trees. By the time we made it to the Big Thicket, we were worn out, so we didn’t stay long. But the next morning, with a little more pep in our step, we stopped by Beaumont Botanical Gardens to view the beautiful scenery.

All in all, it was a nice getaway before returning home to hunker down for who knows how long.

What have you been up to during the coronavirus pandemic? What activities are helping to take your mind off the situation — for a little while, at least? If you care to share, use the message feature on The Baytown Project’s Facebook or Instagram page to submit a photo and a few thoughts. Or you can email baytownproject@gmail.com. I’d love to share your story with others.

— David Berkowitz