Antics of a Nutty Hiker & Military Spouse

Hiking Antics

Welcome to my wild, crazy, and sometimes unbelievable hiking, travel, and military life adventures! Whether you are here to read my wild stories, get the 411 on hiking and hiking gear, or looking for something to do in the Central Texas/Fort Hood area I am sure you will enjoy your time here. =)

I am Bridget, a Military Wife whose husband is stationed at Fort Hood, Texas, the author of Dear Military Spouse & Ask Bridget Column and former Editor/Journalist for the Harker Heights Evening Star. You can read more about me here.

The biggest complaint I hear about the Fort Hood area is that there is nothing to do. There is a ton of stuff to do in the area, you just need to get outside and explore. Follow me and let me show you around!

In addition to my hiking adventures, you will also find posts about things to do in the Central Texas / Fort Hood area as well as all over the United States as I take my annual 30-day All-American Road Trip!

Sit back, grab a cup of coffee and enjoy my crazy antics on the hiking trail and while I am out exploring Texas.

Find me on the trails!

Did you meet me on the trails somewhere? Chances are I had you take a picture with me! It’s become a ritual since I started hiking here and you can find all my pictures of the people I run into here on the blog. If you have a picture (or video, yikes!) you want to share (maybe you caught me randomly breaking out a dance move), feel free to message them to me. Right now the best way to do that is through Facebook.

Creating a Camping & RV First Aid Kit

During our first outing in the RV, I realized that while I do have a

How I make an extra $150 month by readying emails. Takes less than 30 seconds a day!

How I make $150 extra a month by reading emails!

Every time I post on Facebook about getting my FREE

15+ 30-Day Challenges to Change Your Life

These 30-day challenges may or may not change your life, but it's

5 Tips for Hanging the Right Size Artwork for Your Wall (With Examples)

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Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide for Hikers

Have a hiker in your family? Then you need to check out my Ultimate

Hiking in Arches National Park, Utah

Oh man, I can't even describe how beautiful Arches National Park is!

Top 5 Subscription Boxes for Hikers / Outdoor Enthusiasts

I started seeing a lot of beauty subscription boxes in my newsfeed on

15 of the Best Swimming Holes In Central Texas

It took some time, but I compiled 15 of the best swimming holes in

Bagdad Cemetery in Leander Texas was a filming location for the original Texas Chainsaw Massacre

Bagdad Cemetery: Filming of Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Leander Texas

As seen in the opening shots of the original "Texas Chainsaw Massacre"

Visiting Dead Man’s Hole in Marble Falls

Just as the name suggests, Dead Man's Hole has somewhat of a

Beveridge Bridge – San Saba

One of the few pre-1940 suspension bridges in Texas. The Beveridge Bridge is a 140′ long wood deck supported by three-pole pylons, iron pipes, rods, and castings single lane, parallel wire suspension bridge that spans the San Saba River just north of the city San Saba. It was closed to vehicular traffic in 2004 when a new concrete […]

San Saba Wedding Oak

The San Saba Wedding Oak Tree is an old and massive live oak tree that is located in San Saba. Also known as the “Matrimonial Altar,” the “Marriage Oak,” the “Matrimonial Oak,” or the “Wedding Oak”; this large oak tree, according to legend, was the site of Indian Marriage Ceremonies. When early settlers arrived they […]