Archive for the ‘Backpacking and Travel’ Category

So I was backpacking on the Lone Star Trail and set up camp in a nice spot. I placed my hat on top of a stump and went about my business. The next morning, as I was getting ready to move on, I pick up my hat, and before PLACING IT ON MY HEAD, I [...]

Never again will I hesitate taking the dogs camping with me. I always assumed they would slow me down, or somehow get in the way – I couldn’t have been more WRONG. I also feared they would run off at the first chance….nope. They kept the pace quick, pulled me up the hard inclines, and [...]

Always wondering if you have forgotten something before a big trip? This list may have some things that are completely obvious, but it gets you thinking in the right direction! Click HERE for the .PDF

I’ve never ridden a horse….an elephant, yes, but not a horse. That’s a great goal to put on my list.

After 2 information gathering excursions, I got my equipment together and completed the 13.5 mile trail – alone. Backpacking through nature alone is not as scary as it used to be my first few times. Now I can actually enjoy the silence and sleep through the noises nature makes. This was like hitting the “reset” [...]

I am so ready to get back into a rythm of spending true time with nature! Backpacking can be one of the most rewarding hobbies – it’s healthy, full of entertainment, spiritual and doesn’t really cost very much! That’s why I have started the Houston Backpacking Network! The inaugural trek is going to be at [...]

Ok – so I took some Christmas money and bought some funky shoes. My Keen sandals (*yes, you hard core people know*) have been more than sufficient – but scrambling through a wet creek with them can quickly collect sand and small rocks that seem near impossible to tap or shake out to a degree [...]