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  • Hiking
  • Hunting
  • Glamping
  • Texas State Parks
  • National Parks
  • Shooting Sports
  • Outdoor Cooking

Recent Posts

  • My New Favorite Park in Austin: Wild Basin Preserve!
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  • Quick Recap of Bee Cave Central Park
  • My Take on Hamilton Greenbelt in Lakeway
  • How to Pick Out the Perfect Shotgun
  • Hill Country,  Locations,  State Parks,  Texas

    My Favorite Parks in the Texas Hill Country

    Whitney / November 6, 2017

    I’m a little partial to the Texas Hill Country, I must admit. So I realize I may be a biased when I say all the best state parks are in this part of…

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  • Field Fashion Friday

    Field Fashion Friday: Fall Outdoorsy Faves

    Whitney / November 3, 2017

    L.L. Bean Scotch Plaid Shirt, Slightly Fitted, llbean.com Barbour Wray Water Resistant Quilted Gilet, nordstrom.com L.L. Bean’s Original Bean Boot, Women’s, llbean.com One great thing about planning a fall/winter camping trip is the chance…

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  • Hiking,  Hiking Guidance

    How to Completely Unplug Without Giving Up Technology

    Whitney / October 25, 2017

    I usually can be seen fumbling down a trail with my phone in one hand, camera in the other, simultaneously taking Instagram videos and blog pictures. Sometimes it’s comical–shouldn’t I just be immersing myself…

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  • Meanwhile Back at the Ranch

    It’s the little things…

    Whitney / October 19, 2017

    It’s always fun to see a buck or turkey when you’re out in the country, but sometimes the little creatures can be just as enchanting. This weekend I was very excited to see…

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  • A Girl's Guide to West Texas,  Best of 2017,  Locations,  Other Adventures,  Texas,  The Girl's Complete Guide,  West Texas

    Indian Lodge: a Must See in West Texas

    Whitney / September 27, 2017

    Have you ever been to Indian Lodge? It is a charming, historic, and scenic lodge set amid the arid mountains of West Texas. A must-see on your next trip to this part of…

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  • A Girl's Guide to West Texas,  Locations,  State Parks,  The Girl's Complete Guide,  West Texas

    12 Tips for Camping in Davis Mountains State Park

    Whitney / September 25, 2017

    Even though it is so dry and the conditions are so tough, the desert in the American West somehow manages to be incredibly abundant and beautiful—especially in an area called the Chihuahuan Desert.…

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  • A Girl's Guide to West Texas,  Hiking,  Hiking Guidance,  Hiking Stories,  Locations,  The Girl's Complete Guide,  West Texas

    The Hills Are Alive in Madera Canyon, West Texas

    Whitney / September 18, 2017

    If you want to have a Sound of Music moment in Texas, this is your place! It is located in West Texas near Fort Davis in a preserve owned by The Nature Conservancy and the…

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  • 2017,  Interviews,  Meanwhile Back at the Ranch,  Texas Wildlife Column

    Why Outdoor Traditions Make Our Life Better

    Whitney / September 15, 2017

    A version of this article originally appeared in Texas Wildlife magazine. Join Texas Wildlife Association today to get this fun monthly publication with resources for ranch owners. When we arrive at our farm, we go…

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  • Field Fashion Friday,  Fishing,  FIshing Gear

    Field Fashion Friday: Fade to Black Wild Rose Performance Top

    Whitney / August 18, 2017

    Good morning ladies! Happy Friday! As you all likely know by now, I’m in love with Wild Rose Apparel performance gear for outdoor activities. It’s made for Texas women–sun protectant, light, breezy, and yet fashionable enough…

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  • A Girl's Guide to the Blue Ridge Mountains,  Hiking,  Hiking Stories,  The Girl's Complete Guide

    The Perfect Girls Weekend in the Blue Ridge Mountains

    Whitney / August 17, 2017

    This weekend I went to visit my friend Ha in the little hillside town she calls home of Black Mountain, North Carolina. It’s a burg on the outskirts of Asheville in the heart of Appalachian…

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About Moi

Hi y’all! My name is Whitney and I write this blog for women interested in the great outdoors. I’m a mom of two in the Austin area and I share everything from the trails I like to hike to how to clean your shotgun. It’s fun! Thanks and gig ’em!

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