Whit's Wilderness

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    The Great Outdoors in Austin’s Backyard

    Whitney / September 19, 2016 / 1 Comment

    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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  • Hiking,  Hiking Guidance,  Hiking Stories,  Houston,  Locations,  Picnic Guidance,  Picnicking

    Where to Get Outdoors in Houston

    Whitney / March 15, 2016 / 0 Comments

    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,”…

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  • 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!

    Whitney / January 27, 2016 / 0 Comments

    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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    California,  Miscellaneous,  Picnic Guidance,  Picnic Stories,  Picnicking

    7 Great Stops in Healdsburg Wine Region

    Whitney / June 12, 2015 / 2 Comments

    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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  • Clean Restrooms,  Hill Country,  Locations,  Picnic Guidance

    The Scenic Route to Cibolo Nature Center

    Whitney / March 13, 2015 / 0 Comments

    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…

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  • 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

    Whitney / March 8, 2015 / 3 Comments

    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…

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    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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  • Field Fashion Friday,  Glamping,  Glamping Gear,  Hiking,  Hiking Gear,  Picnic Gear,  Picnicking,  Shooting Sports,  Shooting Sports Gear

    Field Fashion Friday: Marmot Kitzbuhel Vest

    Whitney / January 2, 2015 / 0 Comments

    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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  • Fishing,  Fishing Stories,  Glamping,  Glamping Stories,  Picnic Stories,  Picnicking

    My Camping Experience at Lake Whitney

    Whitney / June 16, 2014 / 0 Comments

    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…

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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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