South America is rich with history and culture. Peru has a history dating back to 3,000 years B.C. and does not just include the Inca Empire.
Hiking Lake Houston Wilderness Park – AmeriTrail
The AmeriTrail is the longest trail in the park, the in and back hike is almost 8 miles! The trail follows the bank of Peach Creek…
The Trail to Machu Picchu – Training
It might seem insane to her but the Inca Trail is no stranger to backpackers. Thousands of people a year head to Peru to do the exact same thing I am doing.
Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado
We landed at midnight in Denver, in the middle of a snow storm. First stop was the 24 hour donut shop downtown, VooDoo Doughnuts. Then we braved the mountain roads driving to Estes Park, and our Air BnB.
The Trail to Machu Picchu – Planning
I am so excited for all 2019 has to hold, and to share all of my travels with everyone! My big trip of the year is approaching quickly; in May I will travel from Houston to Peru for 8 days!
Guadalupe Mountains National Park
Its a LONG trek to get from Houston to West Texas, where Guadalupe Mountain National Park is located. The 10 hour drive is worth it for some of the best hiking in Texas. Plus, the highest peaks in Texas are located in Guadalupe Mountain National Park.
Buffalo Bayou Park
Living within the inner loop of a city has many benefits. In Houston, one of those is a plethora of urban parks with miles of walking, running, and biking trails. Buffalo Bayou Park, between Allen Parkway and Memorial Drive, is just one of the many parks that offer outdoor recreation!
Camping Lake Livingston State Park
An entire weekend of fresh air is exactly what the doctor ordered. Just an hour and a half northeast of Houston, Lake Livingston State Park is an amazing destination for an easy weekend of camping. The park has hiking trails, archery, and loads of lake activities to keep you entertained.
Kayaking the Columbus Paddling Trail
It is no secret, Kayaking is my absolute favorite outdoor activity! I go as often as I can, and look for new paddling trails all the time. In June, my Dad, Winter, and I traveled about an hour west of Downtown Houston, to the Columbus Paddling Trail, on the Colorado River.
Hiking Lake Houston Wilderness Park – Forest Trail
On the trail we came across two copperheads! These little guys blended in so well with the leaves on the trail a few of us walked right past them without even noticing!
Camping with Dogs – At the Campsite
Once you have done all the preparation and are at the campsite with your dog, let the fun begin. I absolutely love taking Winter camping, it is always fun to expose her to new places and is great bonding time for us. In this post I cover dog management at camp.
Camping with Dogs – The Necessities
The first time I decided to take Winter camping with me, I had zero idea of what I would need, or not need. So, I did the natural thing every millennial does and googled “what to bring when camping with dogs”. A lot of resources came up, and this post is not going to be all inclusive. I just want to outline what I pack and use, and give you some resource to find even more information.
Camping with Dogs – Before You Go
Just like a lot of people, I love being able to take my dog with me everywhere, including camping! All camping trips require pre-planning, and especially when you are taking your 4-legged best friend. In this post cover things I consider before I go camping with Winter and what I did to prepare for her …
Camping at Pace Bend Park
Pace Bend Park is located in the Texas Hill Country north of Austin, TX, on Lake Travis about 3 hours from Houston. It provides an easy going feel for camping and has about 15 miles of hiking and biking trails in the parks interior.
Kayaking to Zedler Mill Dam
Kayaking is probably one of my all time favorite outdoor activities, though it is not always the easiest thing to do on your own. Fortunately, I have a great paddling partner in my Dad.