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What to Wear on a Day Hike
Day hiking is one of my favorite ways to work out and experience the outdoors. If you haven’t already seen my post, Why Hiking is the Best Hobby, I encourage you to check it…
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Review: A Walk in the Woods by Bill Bryson
A Walk in the Woods by Bill Bryson is one of my favorite books of all time and will always have a reserved spot on my bookshelf. I am thrilled to finally be…
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Perfect Day Pack: Mountain Hardwear
Day hiking is a sport I can get behind. You don’t have to pack up your things for an overnight ordeal, you burn calories seeing the countryside instead of a gym, you get…
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5 Great Day Hikes in the Austin Area
The 4th of July is a great excuse to get outside and enjoy this beautiful country of ours. For those of you in the Austin area, here are my favorite places to get…
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The Trail to Do in the US Virgin Islands
In honor of our first anniversary on Sunday, I’m posting some special features on our honeymoon to St. John, US Virgin Islands. Situated on the edge of the US Virgin Islands National Park,…
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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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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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