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  • Best of 2016,  Fishing,  Fishing Guidance,  Glamping,  Glamping Stories,  Kayaking,  Kayaking Stories,  Locations,  Other Adventures,  State Parks,  Texas

    A Sneak Preview of Texas’ NEW State Park!

    Whitney / November 21, 2016 / 34 Comments

    A big ranch on the Texas coast has just been set aside as our NEWEST state park, and guess what?! Today you get a sneak preview of it here on Whit’s Wilderness! I’m excited to share it with you because…

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  • Best of 2016,  California,  California,  Clean Restrooms,  Hiking,  Hiking Guidance,  Kayaking,  Kayaking Stories,  Locations,  My Life,  Other Adventures,  The Girl's Complete Guide,  Truckee

    9 Reasons to Make Truckee, CA Your Next Summer Vacation

    Whitney / October 5, 2016 / 5 Comments

    This summer after our big backpacking excursion, my family spent a few days in Truckee, California, a cute mountain town near Lake Tahoe. After sleeping on the hard ground for days on the…

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  • Florida,  Hiking,  Hiking Guidance,  Hiking Stories,  Kayaking,  Kayaking Guidance,  Locations,  National Parks

    9 Things to Know About Visiting the Everglades National Park

    Whitney / May 31, 2016 / 4 Comments

    Last weekend, before the Memorial Day weekend hit, Brandon and I left the confines of Texas and ventured out to the beaches of Florida. He had a conference, so we took it as…

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  • Field Fashion Friday,  Kayaking,  Kayaking Gear,  Stand Up Paddleboarding

    Field Fashion Friday: Water Sports Attire

    Whitney / April 15, 2016 / 0 Comments

    Sometimes a bikini or one-piece isn’t right for various water sports. (Jumping into a lake, for instance, is not friendly to bikinis…unless you like losing your top!) One of my favorite outdoor brands,…

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  • Austin,  Kayaking,  Kayaking Guidance,  Locations

    Where to Kayak In Austin (And What to Eat Afterwards)

    Whitney / July 27, 2015 / 1 Comment

    The most popular place to kayak in Austin is Lady Bird Lake, which runs through the center of our city. Kayaking on Lady Bird is perfect, because the lake is beautiful, wide, and doesn’t…

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  • Fishing,  FIshing Gear,  Kayaking,  Kayaking Gear,  Wardrobe Staples,  What to Wear

    Wardrobe Staple: My Favorite Water Shoes

    Whitney / July 10, 2015 / 0 Comments

    Salomon Women’s Techamphibian Shoes, $50-$70, Amazon.com I’ve had these shoes for many years, and can recommend them confidently. They’ve gotten me through a Pecos river canoe trip, multiple Guadalupe river excursions, and most…

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  • Austin,  Kayaking,  Kayaking Stories,  Locations,  Uncategorized

    Kayaking Lady Bird Lake

    Whitney / July 8, 2015 / 0 Comments

    More info on where to rent kayaks can be found in this post: Where to Rent Kayaks in Austin (and Where to Eat Afterwards) One of the things I do in my free…

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  • Fishing,  FIshing Gear,  Fly Fishing,  Fly Fishing Gear,  Glamping,  Glamping Gear,  Hunting,  Hunting Gear,  Kayaking,  Kayaking Gear,  Outdoor Cooking,  Outdoor Cooking Gear,  Picnic Gear,  Picnicking,  What to Wear

    The Famous YETI: Is it worth it?

    Whitney / February 16, 2015 / 1 Comment

    The tag on my new YETI reads, “It’s well suited for a weekend at the ranch, a BYOB dinner at the Salt Lick, 18 holes on the golf course, or a day on…

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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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