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Featured

Check out these featured posts from my trips all around the United States. These are some of my favorites and I think you will like them too.

State High Points Visited

State High Points Visited
Keeping track of the state high points visited along with a mini trip report in the table below. State high ...
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5 Antibiotics to Stock in your Emergency Kit

5 Antibiotics to Stock in your Emergency Kit
This post is sponsored by Jase Medical, LLC. All opinions are always my own and never influenced by any relationship ...
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Big Ole List of Books for Hikers & Backpackers

Big Ole List of Books for Hikers & Backpackers
In no particular order, I have started keeping a list of books for hikers & backpackers (or those that love ...
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Visiting Dead Man’s Hole in Marble Falls

Dead Man's Hole in Marble Falls, Texas
Just as the name suggests, Dead Man's Hole has somewhat of a sinister past. The hole is actually a sinkhole ...
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15 of the Best Swimming Holes In Central Texas

Hamilton Pool Preserve
It took some time, but I compiled 15 of the best swimming holes in Central Texas that you must check ...
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The Importance of a Good Hiking Backpack & What Opened My Eyes

Backpacker
I have always loved hiking. Being out in nature and away from all the troubles of the "real world" can ...
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Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide for Hikers

Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide For Hikers and Backpackers
Have a hiker in your family? Then you need to check out my Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide for hikers and ...
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Creating a Camping & RV First Aid Kit

RV / Camping First Aid Kit
During our first outing in the RV, I realized that while I do have a first aid kit at the ...
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Black Hills, South Dakota Bucket List

Black Hills South Dakota Bucket List
We will be spending two weeks in Black Hills National Forest this coming July and I have spent the last ...
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Visiting Fort Lancaster and the Wild West

Fort Lancaster in West Texas
Fort Lancaster has to be one of the coolest places we stopped at during our 2016 Road Trip. It is ...
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Visiting San Antonio: Your Guide to San Antonio by a Tourist

Visiting San Antonio: Your Guide to San Antonio from a Tourist
Due to us living only 2.5 hours from San Antonio I expect this guide of places to see, do, eat, ...
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Guadalupe Mountains National Park | Salt Flat, Texas

Guadalupe Mountains National Park is a must see for hikers and campers. Get the 411 before going and see why it should be added to your bucket list!
Our main destination for our Summer 2016 road trip was Guadalupe Mountains National Park near Salt Flat, Texas up near ...
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Bagdad Cemetery: Filming of Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Leander Texas

Bagdad Cemetery in Leander Texas was a filming location for the original Texas Chainsaw Massacre
As seen in the opening shots of the original "Texas Chainsaw Massacre" film (1974) is Bagdad Cemetery in Leander, Texas ...
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Hiking in Arches National Park, Utah

Hiking in Arches National Park, Utah
Oh man, I can't even describe how beautiful Arches National Park is! Actually, Utah, in general, is just magnificent! We ...
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