Hiking
Browse our hiking and backing articles to find new trails to explore, learn the basics of hiking and backpacking, tips, hiking resources, and the latest trail news.
Lone Star Hiking Trail Day 2

Day 2Osborn Road to Stubblefield Campground9 MilesMarch 10, 2019 Lone Star Hiking Trail Day 2 and I woke up late ...
Lone Star Hiking Trail Day 1

Day 1Trailhead #1 to Osborn Road / 11 MilesMarch 9, 2019 Lone Star Hiking Trail Day 1 and we got ...
Pre Thru-Hike Checklist

So you are getting ready to attempt a thru-hike; you have all your gear and vacation time off has been ...
Lone Star Hiking Trail Gear List

So I made the announcement a couple of months ago that both my 16-year-old son and I will be hiking ...
Moment Lens Review

Being a professional photographer, I became interested in phone lenses as soon as they started hitting the market. I have ...
Bubi Bottle & Bowl Gear Review

This post is sponsored by Bubi. First, let me say this...this bottle is pretty much bomb proof! In fact, it ...
UVPaqlite Review || The Reusable Quick Charging Light

This post is sponsored by UV Pack Light. I was really excited to try out a product that claims to ...
Hiking the Lone Star Hiking Trail — Announcement

I have some exciting news to share! Ok, it is exciting for me anyway! I am finally making my hike of ...
Crater of Diamonds State Park – Arkansas

Have you ever wanted to dig for diamonds? Well, you can do just that at Crater of Diamonds State Park ...
5 Secrets to Stay Dry While Hiking in the Rain

However fun backpacking during good weather conditions might be, there are few things more exciting than challenging yourself to do ...
ZipStitch™ Laceration Kit Review

This post & giveaway is sponsored by ZipStitch. I was completely thrilled to get an email from ZipStitch letting me ...
Barton Creek Greenbelt Trail in Austin

The Barton Creek Greenbelt Trail is an easy to moderate 7.9-mile trail located in the heart of Austin, Texas with ...
Village of Ruidoso – An Outdoor Lover’s Playground

This post is sponsored by the Village of Ruidoso. If you are looking for a fun getaway for an adventure-filled vacation, ...
Mountain House Meals | Backpacking Meal Review

This post is sponsored by Mountain House. First, I must mention that Mountain House has been my favorite brand of ...
How to Avoid Norovirus While Backpacking

Want to know how to avoid norovirus while in the backcountry? Then you have come to the right place, as ...
TrailFork Meal Kits Review

This post sponsored by TrailFork. So, I found a new company that makes meal kits for outdoor activities (such as ...
Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge

The 27,500 acre Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge is located near Marble Falls, Texas and has roughly 8 miles of ...
Big Ole’ Thru-Hiking Trails Bucket List – USA Edition

I have compiled what I believe to be a thru-hiking trails bucket list (USA edition). If you see any that ...
Nomadik Subscription Box Review

Posted June 15, 2018 / Revised August 1, 2020 This post is sponsored by The Nomadik, however, all views are ...
EnduroPacks Liquid Electrolytes Review

This post and giveaway is sponsored by EnduroPacks. EnduroPacks sent me over a couple of bottles of their Liquid Electrolytes ...


