Whit's Wilderness

A Texas girl's guide to the great outdoors.

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

Recent Posts

  • My New Favorite Park in Austin: Wild Basin Preserve!
  • 10 Tips for Landscaping Your Ranch House
  • Quick Recap of Bee Cave Central Park
  • My Take on Hamilton Greenbelt in Lakeway
  • How to Pick Out the Perfect Shotgun
  • 2017,  Meanwhile Back at the Ranch,  Texas Wildlife Column

    My Adventures as a Ranch Hand

    Whitney / March 6, 2017

    This article originally appeared in Texas Wildlife magazine. Join TWA to receive this publication and see my monthly column — otherwise, enjoy it here a few months later! We have a tin roof on our…

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  • Favorite Gear,  Field Fashion Friday,  Hunting,  Hunting Gear,  Shooting Sports,  Shooting Sports Gear

    Field Fashion Friday: Fur Fingerless Gloves

    Whitney / March 3, 2017

    I’m kind of obsessed with these fingerless gloves by Wild Rose Apparel! I loved shooting in them last weekend at my Ladies’ Skeet Shoot. Perfect for a cold day of shooting or hunting, and…

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  • 101 The Basics,  My Life

    The Qualities That Define Texas Women

    Whitney / March 2, 2017

    Happy Texas Independence Day! It was hard to decide what to write about in honor of one of my favorite holidays of the year. At first I thought about sharing what I loved about…

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  • Austin,  Glamping,  Glamping Guidance,  Glamping Stories,  Locations,  State Parks

    Fun Camping Adventures at Bastrop State Park

    Whitney / February 28, 2017

    We just got back from a fun weekend of camping with friends at Bastrop State Park! This park is a beautiful, unexpected pocket of pine trees about an hour from Austin, handy for…

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  • Shooting Sports,  Shooting Sports Stories

    Texas Girls Gone Shooting!

    Whitney / February 23, 2017

    So often I hear that golf is a life skill everyone should have, that will serve a person well in business and in building relationships. I will avow that is true. However, one…

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  • Hiking,  Hiking Stories

    Whit’s Wilderness on the Hike Like a Woman Podcast!

    Whitney / February 22, 2017

    This week I was featured on the Hike Like a Woman podcast, and I wanted to share the link here for any of you who are interested in listening! In the Wilderness with…

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  • Meanwhile Back at the Ranch

    24 Hours at the Farm

    Whitney / February 20, 2017

    My mom and I went down to the farm a couple of weeks ago and it was a gorgeous clear day, so we hopped in the ranger to go for a ride. Trooper loves…

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  • Hiking,  Hiking Stories,  Interviews,  Locations,  National Parks,  Texas,  West Texas

    Ali and Crew Hike the Highest Peak in Texas

    Whitney / February 15, 2017

    When my childhood friend Alison shared a picture of herself and three girlfriends on top of Guadalupe Peak, I was so impressed. Guadalupe Peak stands at 8,751 feet above sea level in Guadalupe Mountains…

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  • Glamping,  Glamping Guidance,  Hiking,  Hiking Guidance

    10 Popular Outdoor Experiences You Have to Book Early

    Whitney / February 7, 2017

    What’s on your outdoor “bucket list”? Is rafting the Grand Canyon? What about camping Yosemite National Park or going on an African safari? My list is never ending… It seems insane to me how…

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  • Gift Guides and Goodies I Love

    Unique Texas-themed Valentines!

    Whitney / January 24, 2017

    To me, Valentines Day isn’t just about showering a spouse or boyfriend with love. I think it’s the perfect excuse to tell your girlfriends and family how much you adore them, too! And who doesn’t…

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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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