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.

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!

Creating a Camping & RV First Aid Kit

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

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

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

9 Things You Should Always Negotiate

Life is all about negotiation. There are few things that are ever set

Visiting Dead Man’s Hole in Marble Falls

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

Bagdad Cemetery: Filming of Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Leander Texas

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

Visiting Fort Lancaster and the Wild West

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

Big Ole’ Thru-Hiking Trails Bucket List – USA Edition

I have compiled what I believe to be a thru-hiking trails bucket list (USA edition). If you see any that I have left out (and I am sure I am missing a lot), please comment below with the trail name and state it is located in and I will get it added. I have broken […]

Nomadik Subscription Box Review

Nomadik contacted me last month about reviewing their subscription box and I jumped at the chance. I have always been weary about all these different subscription boxes. I mean, do they really send stuff you can use or do they send junk? Before I get into my review, let’s talk about the company and box […]