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My Plans for 2021 – Will I return to the Appalachian Trail?

Nutty Hiker's plans for 2021
What are my plans for 2021? I have been getting a ton of emails asking that exact question and if I will be returning to the Appalachian Trail. I figure it is about time that I post a video and blog post to answer that question. If you would rather ...
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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 reading about outdoor adventures on the trail) to read in their downtime. As I come across books I think are read-worthy, I will add them here. I Hike - "I ...
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Appalachian Trail 2020 (Class of Covid-19) Bloggers/Vloggers

Appalachian Trail Class of 2020 Covid-19 Bloggers & Vloggers
I have compiled a list of Appalachian Trail NOBO (Northbound) bloggers and bloggers (now called the Class of Covid-19 since we all had to readjust our hikes) that will be hiking the trail in 2020 (and beyond thanks to Covid-19). Follow me and the rest of my original 2020 classmate's ...
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Top Spots in Colorado Springs to get your Hike on

Colorado Springs - Trails to Hike
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, ...
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Program Lets You Recycle Mountain House Meal Bags

Recycle Mountain House Pouches
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 ...
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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 sinisterΒ past. The hole is actually a sinkhole that was discovered in 1821, and formed by a buildup of natural gas pressure. Measuring 7 feet in diameter at the top, 155 feet deep, and 50 feet long; it was ...
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15 of the Best Swimming Holes In Central Texas

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It took some time, but I compiled 15 of the best swimming holes in Central Texas that you must check out this summer! Have you been to any of these? Comment below and let me know! Devil's Waterhole Photo Credit: Flickr Located within Inks Lake State Park, this swimming hole ...
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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 really help reset your brain and mood. I would just grab my cheap backpack and go. I started hiking regularly (almost daily) back in 2014. We have over 20 miles ...
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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 backpackers! Most of the stuff I have listed is generic and something that we tend to go through or that needs to be replaced from time to time. Other things ...
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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 house, I didn't have an RV first aid kit. Sure I could have just grabbed the one in the house and called it a day, but I would have brought ...
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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 week researching and planning. I have come up with what I believe to be the ultimate Black Hills, South Dakota Bucket List! Since we are still 2 months away, if ...
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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 in the middle of nowhere but well worth the detour and stop. You can choose to either walk the grounds or take one of the golf carts that they have ...
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Your Guide to Visiting San Antonio

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, and stay will be updated regularly. We moved to the Fort Hood area mid-2013 and have just started visiting San Antonio recently. Actually, it has become a Christmas Vacation tradition ...
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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 the Texas and New Mexico border. Originally I wanted to go to Big Bend National Park, but looking at the current weather there (120 degrees and a limited supply of ...
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15+ 30-Day Challenges to Change Your Life

30-day challenges to change your life
These 30-day challenges may or may not change your life, but it's always worth a shot, right? Let's face it, there is a competitor in all of us. Whether it's to have the cleanest house, best behaved kids (notice how everyone's kids are saints on Facebook?), smartest kids, newest car, ...
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