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.

Your Guide to Visiting San Antonio

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

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Hiking in Arches National Park, Utah

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

Bagdad Cemetery: Filming of Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Leander Texas

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

Creating a Camping & RV First Aid Kit

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

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

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Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide for Hikers

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Top 5 Subscription Boxes for Hikers / Outdoor Enthusiasts

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

Black Hills, South Dakota Bucket List

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The Haunted Moore’s Crossing Bridge

Built in 1884 By Builder/Contractor King Bridge Company of Cleveland, Ohio, the historical Moore’s Crossing Bridge spans a total of 534 feet with the main structure spanning 150 feet. It sits 68 feet above Onion Creek. The original location of this bridge was actually over the Colorado River on Congress Ave in Austin. In the early 1900’s […]

ZipStitch™ Laceration Kit Review & Giveaway

This post & giveaway is sponsored by ZipStitch. I was completely thrilled to get an email from ZipStitch letting me know they wanted to send me my own laceration kit and sponsor a giveaway. I am always on the lookout for new and innovative items to put in my hiking first aid kit as well as […]