Whit's Wilderness

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

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  • My Take on Hamilton Greenbelt in Lakeway
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  • Hiking,  Hiking Guidance,  Hiking Stories,  Locations,  San Antonio,  State Parks

    San Antonio’s Wildest Place: Government Canyon State Natural Area

    Whitney / December 28, 2015

    On Christmas Eve this year, my family and I explored Government Canyon State Natural Area, one of the largest parks in a city limits in the nation. In the NATION! Right here in…

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  • Hunting,  Hunting Stories,  Meanwhile Back at the Ranch

    Tis the Season for Deer Hunting

    Whitney / December 24, 2015

    Another successful hunting weekend in the books! This was my first time to be fully decked out in Prois Women’s Hunting Gear and I felt very legit. (Prois site: Vest, pants, coat.) It…

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  • Hunting,  Hunting Stories,  Meanwhile Back at the Ranch

    Farm Adventures

    Whitney / December 21, 2015

    Christmas vacation is here already and I can’t believe it. If there is any month I wish would slow down, it is December. The festive lights, the delicious food, the beautiful decorations, my…

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  • Outdoor Cooking,  Outdoor Cooking Guidance

    Fire Crackers — the perfect snack!

    Whitney / December 20, 2015

    Spicy, delicious, and flavorful, these are the perfect savory Christmas treat because they take very little time to make and are incredibly delicious. I made them for a party last night and they…

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  • Field Fashion Friday,  Glamping,  Glamping Gear

    Field Fashion Friday: Cable Knit Sweater

    Whitney / December 18, 2015

    Barbour Ursula Sweater, Orvis, $199 A beautiful, simple cable knit sweater. Barbour is one of my favorite brands and gives a polished look no matter what the setting. I can picture this sweater…

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  • My Life

    Throwback Thursday circa 1998

    Whitney / December 17, 2015

    Time for a little blast from my past… What else are you supposed to do when presented with a gorgeous backdrop like this? This picture was taken in the height of my ballerina…

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  • Book,  Hiking,  Hiking Books,  Hiking Stories

    Review: Wild by Cheryl Strayed

    Whitney / December 15, 2015

    Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail Last Christmas, I was given this book as a gift. It took a few months for me to crack it open because A)…

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  • Locations,  New Mexico

    This City in New Mexico Rocks

    Whitney / December 9, 2015

    On the way back from Silver City, New Mexico last week, my mom and I stopped in at the City of Rocks, a massive rock outcropping in the middle of the desert. Admittedly,…

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  • Locations,  New Mexico

    My Morning Coffee Date with the Gila Wilderness

    Whitney / November 30, 2015

    This week I’m staying in New Mexico with my friend Sandy, and enjoying the breathtaking views of the Gila National Forest from her back porch. I’ve been enjoying my coffee every morning here…

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  • Hiking,  Hiking Stories,  Miscellaneous,  My Life

    What Inspired Your Love of the Outdoors?

    Whitney / November 25, 2015

    A few months ago, I was talking with a neighbor about our shared love of the outdoors. I asked her, “What made you interested in the outdoors?” I’m always curious about people’s answer…

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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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