There are only a handful of state parks I would consider camping at during the summer, Guadalupe River State Park is one of them
Hiking Lake Houston Wilderness Park – Peach Creek Loops
One of the easiest places to go hiking when you live in Downtown Houston is Lake Houston Wilderness Park. I have been here countless times and even have several other blogs from various hiking trails within the park: Ameri-Trail and Forest Trail. On my most recent visit my friend and I took the dogs and …
Hiking Jesse H Jones Nature Center
f you are looking for some easy, family friendly hiking around Houston, Jesse H Jones Nature Center is your place!
Hiking Palmetto State Park
Another Coronavirus hike in the books at Palmetto State Park, this small 270 acres state park got its name from the unique dwarf palmetto plants found there.
Hiking Hamilton Greenbelt at Hurst Creek
This trip we hiked about 2 miles at the Hamilton Greenbelt, and I came completely unprepared in jeans and sandals.
Toltec Mounds Archaeological State Park – Arkansas
That is when I saw the sign for Toltec Mounds Archaeological State Park. A 10 minute detour off the interstate south of Little Rock Arkansas, this stop was much more than I had anticipated. The state park is also a National Historic Landmark.
Hiking Lockhart State Park
This lead us to Lockhart State Park. It is a short 25 minutes from my childhood home, but we had never been there. Winter was definitely along for the ride as well.
Hiking Four Notch Loop – LSHT
With the entire world at a stand still due to Coronavirus, this is the perfect opportunity to explore new hikes around the Houston area. What else is there to do? So, on April 18th that is exactly what I did. Loading up the car with three happy dogs ready for an adventure, my friend and …
O’ahu Hawaii
A split second decision in January after seeing a flight sale and a month later I was on my way to Hawaii.
Houston Arboretum
Looking to get outdoors in the city? The Houston Arboretum is the perfect place to get in touch with nature only 10 minutes from downtown
Camping at Double Lake Recreation Area
Just an hour north of Houston, Double Lake Recreation Area is located in the Sam Houston National Forest. With quick access to the Lone Star Hiking Trail and easy access camping…
Royal Arch Trail – Boulder, CO
The mountains were calling this year when the flight prices dropped. Next thing I knew I was on a flight for an extended weekend in Colorado.
Hiking Boise National Forest
The views of Boise National Forest were amazing and well worth the hike. As someone from the flat state of Texas, it is not something we get to enjoy often.
Hiking the Inca Trail – Peru
If you have the physical ability and time, I highly highly recommend getting out of your comfort zone. The adventurous four day hike to Machu Picchu is one you’ll always remember.
Austins’ River Place Nature Trails
Austin has a significant number of trails that make a great day trip…this year, Winter and I went for a relaxing, at times difficult, hike at River Place Nature Trails