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Trail Ahead Closed
There is little white space on my calendar these days. So, when I have an opportunity to embark on one of my affordable adventures on my day off I jump at the chance to do so. This morning, I loaded my...
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All Trails Closed
Today was an absolutely gorgeous day in Texas, at least in our part of the Lone Star State. The last thing I wanted to do was to stay indoors. So, early this morning, I headed down the road to Stephen...
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Our Brazos Bend Hike
I have loved the outdoors since I was a kid. I was fortunate to be a member of an active Boy Scout Troop that took us on many hiking and backpacking adventures. My favorite adventure was in July 1972...
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Map My Heart
I love the seasons, such as they are in our part of the Lone Star State. When I flew in from Cambodia on Tuesday, I was happy to be greeted by cooler Texas temperatures. I checked the weather for the...
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15 Miles Closer
With a couple of vacation days at my disposal this week, I decided to get closer to my goal of hiking all 35-miles of trails at Brazos Bend State Park. This beautiful park is located within easy...
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Hiking Brazos Bend
After hiking 16.9 miles today, I finally reached my goal of hiking all 35 miles of trails at Brazos Bend State Park. Over the past several weeks I have walked the beautiful trails at the park a few...
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New Trails in 2014
Determined to make the most of my remaining vacation days, today’s 40-degree temps, cold winds, and cloudy skies were powerless to keep me indoors. I woke up early this morning determined to reach my...
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Be A Tree Planter
Magnificent — that’s the word that best describes the huge live oak trees at Brazos Bend State Park. These stately giants elegantly dressed in Spanish moss have lived through lots of years of Texas...
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Where My Adventures Began
I grew up in the small town of Mission, located just a few miles north of the Rio Grande River. In the 1950’s, Mission was the South Texas version of Mayberry. Everybody in town knew my family and I...
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Hiking A Legacy
The Triple C Trail at Hunstville State Park In keeping with my restless nature, I packed up my gear this morning and drove to Huntsville State Park to do some solo hiking. My goal for today was to hike...
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White Space
As with many of you who read my blog, white space is usually the scarcest thing on my calendar. Even though I intentionally schedule time to breathe, the busyness of life often sneaks in when I am...
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I Will Lift Up My Eyes
The Texas Hill Country is one of the most beautiful places in the Lone Star State. Traveling the winding backroads of the Texas Hill Country is therapeutic for me. The farther I travel on two-lane...
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The Humble Campfire
I could hardly wait to get out-of-town yesterday to go solo camping at Palmetto State Park, one of my favorite campgrounds. The best tent camping areas at the park are located on the banks overlooking...
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Hashtag Texas Road Trip
Texas has no shortage of interesting places to visit and fascinating people to meet. That’s why Cheryl and I enjoy our wish-we-could-do-them-more-often Texas road trip adventures. We are excited to be...
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Texas | The Musical
If you live in Texas, you should add Palo Duro Canyon to your Texas bucket list — not only to enjoy the magnificent beauty of the canyon, but to see the outdoor drama “Texas.” Now in its 50th season,...
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The Caprock Canyons
On my short list of affordable adventures in the Lone Star State is to bike the Caprock Canyons Trailway. This 64-mile hiking, biking, and equestrian trail stretches from South Plains to Estelline...
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Hiking to Gorman Falls
Gorman Falls is one of the Lone Star State’s best tucked away treasures — a hidden gem of a site. Located along a remote section of the Colorado River, the falls are a part of Colorado Bend State Park....
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