We had to change it up on our trip out to West Texas. So instead of going to Big Bend National Park, we headed the Big Bend Ranch State Park.
Davy Jones Explores Rio Grande Village and Boquillas Canyon – Big Bend National Park
After exploring Big Bend National Park and Big Bend State Park for 4 days, on our last day we decided to go as far east in the National Park as possible. This took us to Rio Grande Village and Boquillas Canyon for half the day
Davy Jones Scales Emory Peak in Big Bend National Park
I had hiked the highest point in Texas, Guadalupe Peak, so why should I not tackle the second highest, Emory Peak.
Davy Jones at Lost Maples State Natural Area – Texas
Once I decided to go to Lost Maples State Natural Area it was a short run from my temporary home in Bandera, Texas.
Davy Jones goes to Big Bend National Park
Big adventures lie in ahead Big Bend National Park. The park runs along the US-Mexico border with in the Southwest portion of the great state of Texas.
Camping at Guadalupe River State Park
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.
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 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 …
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…
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.