Hiking
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Field Fashion Friday: My Softshell Jacket
North Face Apex Bionic Jacket, $74, Backcountry.com (That’s a really good deal!) I was on the side of Pikes Peak in a storm on Monday in this jacket, so feel like that is…
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Brunch, Besties, and Batteries to Bluffs Trail
This weekend I went to visit Holly, one of my best girlfriends, in San Francisco. Holly and I go back; we met in Washington, DC after college while both living big city life…
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Review: Wolf Mountain Trail at Pedernales Falls
Location: Pedernales Falls State Park I hiked this a few weeks ago while waiting for friends to arrive at Pedernales Falls. Here are my impressions. Pros: Wide and easy. Every now and then…
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Review: Pedernales Falls, Y’all!
One evening a couple of years ago I was listening to Carter Smith, the head of Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, speak at an event. He was asked in the Q&A what his favorite…
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Field Fashion Friday: Columbia Trail Shorts
Columbia Saturday Trail Short, Cabela’s, $45 I own these in camo (from REI) and LOVE them but think this red hibiscus color is even cuter. These would be good for hiking, kayaking, shooting…
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Two Tired Puppies
These puppies are tired. Just look at those droopy eyes. They had a very big day of hiking at Pedernales Falls Saturday. There was always a new dog on the trail to sniff,…
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Trail Review of Colorado Bend State Park
Saturday morning of Valentine’s Day started full of possibilities. We were finally warm again, after freezing all night in our tent, and we were feasting on a breakfast of Dutch oven cinnamon rolls. …
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Our Little Family
It’s only March, but I think I’ve landed on our Christmas card for this year. I also considered this one… But that would leave out Trooper, which wouldn’t accurately reflect the significant role…
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What I loved about Colorado Bend State Park
I know some women think the last thing they want to do for romance is camp outdoors. The prospect of bugs and sleeping bags as opposed to nice sheets may indeed be a…
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Packing List: Winter Birding on the Coast
I just returned this afternoon from a trip to the Texas coast, and I was reminded why I love the beach in winter. Tourists have gone home, the beaches are empty, and every…
