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.

Bagdad Cemetery: Filming of Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Leander Texas

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

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

Every time I post on Facebook about getting my FREE

Creating a Camping & RV First Aid Kit

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

Visiting Fort Lancaster and the Wild West

Fort Lancaster has to be one of the coolest places we stopped at

Top 5 Subscription Boxes for Hikers / Outdoor Enthusiasts

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

Your Guide to Visiting San Antonio

Due to us living only 2.5 hours from San Antonio I expect this guide

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

Have you ever moved into a new home or decided to redecorate and

Guadalupe Mountains National Park | Salt Flat, Texas

Our main destination for our Summer 2016 road trip was

Hiking in Arches National Park, Utah

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

The Importance of a Good Hiking Backpack & What Opened My Eyes

I have always loved hiking. Being out in nature and away from all the

Appalachian Trail Gear List

Well, I set a date for my Appalachian Trail thru-hike…Mid-Late February of 2020. Originally I was going to do it solo, but after finding out my husband will definitely be retiring now on December 31, 2019, from the Army, I now have a hiking partner! This is my preliminary Appalachian Trail gear list. I expect that it […]

Incorporating Sports Drinks Into Your Pre & Post Hike Routine

This post is sponsored by BODYARMOR. It is no secret that hiking causes you to sweat which causes you to lose electrolytes which then causes dehydration. That is why it is important to replace those electrolytes as you are hiking, especially if you are hiking in a hot and/or humid climate. While there are several ways […]