- Austin, Fishing, Fishing Guidance, Glamping, Glamping Guidance, Hiking, Hiking Guidance, Locations, Picnic Guidance, Picnicking, State Parks
The Great Outdoors in Austin’s Backyard
One of the things I love about living in Austin is our proximity to the great outdoors. I can scratch the outdoor itch just about any time I want at a number of…
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Where to Get Outdoors in Houston
One time at a grocery store in Houston a clerk turned to me and said, “Welcome to Planet Houston!” I thought that was a fair assessment. As the largest city in Texas, “Planet Houston,”…
- A Girl's Guide to West Texas, Glamping, Glamping Guidance, Locations, Other Adventures, Picnic Guidance, Picnicking, State Parks, The Girl's Complete Guide, West Texas
West Texas Off-Season Must See: Balmorhea State Park is Magical!
Last week my mom and I went on a little road trip through West Texas and into New Mexico. Along the way, we stopped at Balmorhea State Park, a spring-fed pool in the…
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7 Great Stops in Healdsburg Wine Region
I’m still reminiscing about where I was on Friday of last week. It was so wonderful! I can feel the breeze on my neck and the stem of a wine glass in my…
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The Scenic Route to Cibolo Nature Center
Today has been a gorgeous day in the Texas Hill Country. I had a meeting and tour at the Cibolo Nature Center and Herff Farm in Boerne and got to drive through the…
- Advanced S'More Making, Best of 2015, Best of Outdoor Cooking, Glamping Guidance, Outdoor Cooking, Outdoor Cooking Guidance, Outdoor Cooking Stories, Picnic Guidance, S'Mores
Nutella and Strawberry S’mores…OMG
S’mores are one of my favorite sweet treats of all time. The taste of roasted sugar in an oozing marshmallow, the straightforward simplicity of milk chocolate, the crunch of a graham cracker, and…
- 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?
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…
- Field Fashion Friday, Glamping, Glamping Gear, Hiking, Hiking Gear, Picnic Gear, Picnicking, Shooting Sports, Shooting Sports Gear
Field Fashion Friday: Marmot Kitzbuhel Vest
Marmot Kitzbuhel Vest, $100, REI.com. I love vests. They are perfect in Texas winters and versatile when paired with anything from a pressed button down shirt to a t shirt. I tried this…
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My Camping Experience at Lake Whitney
It seems natural that the writer of a blog called “Whit’s Wilderness” should go to a park in Texas bearing the name Whitney, doesn’t it? Every summer, my husband’s family takes a trip…
A Texas girl's guide to the great outdoors.
