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 …
Camping at Huntsville State Park
Just over an hour north of downtown Houston, Huntsville State Park is nestled in the Sam Houston National Forest. Typically a park that is fully booked months in advance, I got lucky and snagged a campsite online Thursday night for the entire weekend.
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.
Camping in Brenham Texas
Camping is just what the doctor ordered! After being sick for almost 2 weeks in January I was in desperate need of some time spent outdoors. Luckily friends from my outdoors group organized a primitive camping trip. Winter and I packed up the car with all the essentials and headed about an hour and half …
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.
Galveston Island, Texas
Just a one hour drive south from downtown Houston, Galveston is the perfect weekend getaway. The Island offers beaches, shopping and bars in the historic downtown, and copious dining options.
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
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…
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.
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.