Field Fashion Inspired by Laura Bush
Today’s field fashion post is inspired by former First Lady Laura Bush! You may not know that Mrs. Bush takes a trip every single year with her childhood girlfriends to a national park, where she roughs it–hikes, rafts, rides horses, and camps under the stars.
In the public eye, she’s a great advocate for the environment. Here are just a few things she has done!
- Helped establish the second largest protected area in the world, the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument in Hawaii
- Restored native wildlife habitat on the ranch she and President Bush own in Crawford
- Landscaped the entire George W. Bush Presidential Center with native Texas plants (better for wildlife and less water-intensive)
- Helped ensure the building received Platinum LEED certification, the highest green building recognition
- Co-written a children’s book with daughter Jenna about the national parks, Our Big Backyard
A real Texas woman, she is leading by example. And she always looks perfect in the process.
I loved this picture of her smashing a champagne bottle in Yosemite National Park to commemorate the redediation of Tioga Road, and especially loved her hat. Here is one just like it:
I know it’s just a hat, but it’s who knows, you might find yourself planting milkweeds to attract Monarch butterflies or hitting a neighborhood trail with your kids when you put it on! May you feel inspired by Laura Bush’s example in more ways than one.
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- 9 Reasons to Visit LBJ Ranch and State Park
- International Women’s Day at the George W. Bush Presidential Center
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Rita Schimpff
Gracious Texas lady….love knowing she enjoys a yearly outdoor adventure with longtime friends.