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Search Results for: dana peak park

Sidewinder Trail is No More at Dana Peak Park

Sidewinder Trail is No More at Dana Peak Park
It has been three months since the fire at Dana Peak Park, and while I was out there and was ...
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Dana Peak Park catches fire

Air Tanker drops fire retardant on a fire at Dana Peak Park.
So my favorite hiking place caught fire on Monday (Oct 19th). It burned around 50 acres or so. When I ...
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Enjoying the sun and warmth in winter at Dana Peak Park!

Dream Catcher at Dana Peak Park near Fort Hood
Oh man! I am loving this weather we are having today! It's sunny and warm, but not too warm! Just ...
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Mud Skating at Dana Peak Park {VIDEO}

Hiking in mud at Dana Peak Park near Fort Hood Texas
It's the beginning of a new year and what better way to start it off then going hiking at Dana Peak ...
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First Hike of 2018 | Lessons Learned About Layering

Dana Peak Park in Harker Heights Texas || Nutty Hiker
So I did the first-day hike of the new year. We live in Texas so temperatures usually aren't too bad ...
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Hiking Trails Near Fort Hood Texas

Explore 500+ Miles of Hiking Trails Near Fort Hood
Are there any hiking trails near Fort Hood? This is one of the most frequent questions I get asked when ...
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Making the Husband Climb a Tree: Our Jan 8, 2017 Hike

My husband climbing a tree to get a geocache.
Today, I, the husband, and my youngest son (13) went on a nice 6-mile hike out at Dana Peak Park. When ...
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The Joys of Hiking With Teenagers

Hiking With Teenagers at Chalk Ridge Falls near Belton Texas
My teenage daughter asked if we could go hiking this weekend. Of course! BTW she never wants to go hiking! ...
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How to irritate your husband while hiking

Some kind of shrine at Dana Peak Park in Harker Heights Texas near Fort Hood picture
Want to know how to irritate your husband while hiking? Keep reading. I somehow managed to talk my husband and ...
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Up to 70% Off Clearance Items at Eastern Mountain Sports

Chalk Ridge Falls | Belton, Texas

Chalk Ridge Falls Main Waterfall
NOTE: I am currently in the process of "mapping" the trails and will post an updated trail map here and ...
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Hiking with my BFF and ghosts

Ghost hanging in tree while hiking at Dana Peak Park
Today I went on a 3.71-mile hike at Dana Peak Park. The purpose of this hike was to take pictures ...
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Me, Nature, and a Deer Leg. Oh My!

Hiking Feb 12 2016 at Dana Peak Park
What do me, nature, and a deer leg have in common? We were all at Dana Peak Park! Wow! After ...
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Fatness happens when you stop hiking

Hiking at Dana Peak Park
So I had my husband take a picture of me when we went hiking last. I knew I had gained ...
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Hiked twice this week!

Hiking with the hubby at Dana Peak Park after the Oct 2015 Fire.
This past week I had the pleasure of hiking twice. Typically, I’d hike more (daily), however, it’s been about a ...
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Teresa wasn’t entertaining me

Teresa crossing logs at Dana Peak Park
Went hiking with one of my BFF's today (Teresa). We haven't hiked together in a very long time (in over ...
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New to the area; where can I hike?

Ask Nutty Hiker
Hi Bridget! We just moved to the area and love the outdoors. I have been following you for a while ...
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