This is how a distracted driver put my life and my next year’s Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike attempt in jeopardy. Friday morning, June 14, 2019, I got up early and headed out to my favorite hiking spot, hoping to get 10 miles in before it got too hot. I have 8 months until I step foot […]
Wonder World Park & Cave
Located near San Marcos, the Wonder World Park & Cave offers a variety of attractions for all ages any time of the year. We decided to head out there this past September on a day when we were bored and needed something to do. Due to how late in the year it was, we pretty […]
Things I Learned During my LSHT Thru-Hike
The things I learned during my LSHT (Lone Star Hiking Trail) thru-hike I find invaluable in preparing for my upcoming Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike Attempt. I used my thru-hike of the Lone Star Hiking Trail as a shakedown hike for my upcoming Appalachian Trail thru-hike beginning February 2020. The purpose of a shakedown hike is to […]
Top Spots in Colorado Springs to get your Hike on
This post is sponsored by Visit Colorado Springs. Are you ready to plan your next hiking adventure? Or maybe you are ready for a vacation with some unique outdoor excitement and Instagram worthy shots? Whatever type of vacation or adventure you are looking for, look no further than Colorado Springs, Colorado. Colorado Springs really is […]
Chicas on the Appalachian Trail Book Review & Giveaway!
Post & Giveaway sponsored by Author Jen “Chica” Beck Seymour I was so excited to get the opportunity to read Chicas on the Appalachian Trail by Jen Beck Seymour. She has also been gracious enough to giveaway a signed copy to one of my readers (enter below). Once I picked up this book I could […]
Program Lets You Recycle Mountain House Meal Bags
A new program from Mountain House allows you to send in your used Mountain House meals to be recycled. Mountain House recently partnered with TerraCycle in order to bring a free recycling program to Mountain House consumers in an effort to reduce waste and keep their meal pouches out of landfills. You even earn reward […]
Lone Star Hiking Trail: Day 8 / The Finish Line
Mile 86 – Trailhead #15 (the end)10 MilesMarch 24, 2019 Today is the day, the day we finish our thru-hike of the Lone Star Hiking Trail. I learned today that my phone is almost out of storage which caused video to not record (when I thought it was) or would only record for a second […]
Lone Star Hiking Trail: Day 7
Trailhead 11 to Mile 8612 MilesMarch 23, 2019 What a fiasco we had last night trying to find somewhere to camp. The Hunter’s Camp that we planned on staying at was surrounded by fire (prescribed burn) although oddly they did not have it closed off. Jerry, however, being a firefighter would not allow us to […]
Lone Star Hiking Trail: Day 6
Big Woods Pond to Trailhead #1115.5 MilesMarch 16, 2019 We started the morning by trying to find our way back to the trail from the Forest Service Road. It was a tad chilly so we decided to put on our base layers. I also had on my fleece and Clayton wore his puffy. This section […]
Lone Star Hiking Trail: Day 5
Four Notch Trailhead to Big Woods PondMiles 13.5 March 15, 2019 We left the house to head to the trail around 6:30am and arrived at the Four Notch Trailhead sometime around 10:30am or so. We decided that we would hike to the pond within the Big Woods section, 13.5 miles away. From there we would […]
Lone Star Hiking Trail: Day 4
Alligator Branch Swamp to Four Notch Trailhead12 MilesMarch 12, 2019 Despite going to bed early last night, we ended up getting a late start this morning. We didn’t begin to eat breakfast until around 8am and still have to pack up camp and filter water. It was 9:30am before we headed out. The hike out […]
Lone Star Hiking Trail: Day 3
Stubblefield Campground to Alligator Branch Swamp13 MilesMarch 11, 2019 We woke up early at the overflow campground ready to start our day. Little did we know that our 12-mile day would turn into a 13-mile day due to being unable to find a spot to camp. The trail is located directly across from the overflow […]
Lone Star Hiking Trail Day 2
Osborn Road to Stubblefield Campground9 MilesMarch 10, 2019 Woke up late again and once again had a late start, can you tell we are not morning people? Made it to the trail entrance about 9:45am, the first part of the trail was in an open forest area that was absolutely stunning. Shortly after though you […]
Lone Star Hiking Trail Day 1
Trailhead #1 to Osborn Road / 11 MilesMarch 9, 2019 We got a late start to what was supposed to be a 10-mile day. We didn’t wake up until about 8 am and made it to the trailhead about 9:20 am. Jerry dropped us off and we started off on our 10-mile journey to Osbord […]
Boulder Canyon Chips
This post sponsored by Boulder Canyon. My path always leads to adventures in beautiful parks, mountains, deserts, and forested areas among some of the most beautiful areas our country has to offer. My shoes were definitely made for hiking and exploring. When I hike, I need fuel to keep me going. I love foods that […]
