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Trail Guide #1: Bastrop State Park

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When I learned that Texas had a 96-mile trail, I instantly wanted to learn more about it. After all, I was intrigued by the idea of a thru-hike. The challenge, the grit, and the sense of achievement were something I admi...

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The Hill Country has My Heart: Hill Country State Natural Area

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Once I got into backpacking and had my first hike and camp completed, I was ready for the next adventure. I planned a trip to Pedernales Fall SP since it was close to home, had primitive campsites, a water source, and a...

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My first solo experience took place in a cute town called Bastrop, TX at Bastrop State Park which opened in 1937. I’ve hiked in Bastrop several times and the landscape was very different from what I know of Texas; it was...

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We drove to West Texas for several reasons that toasty July weekend. The main reason being that my daughter had orientation at the University she would be attending that fall. It was a special weekend and I was so proud ...

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Shelter

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Hiking in Texas: Avoiding Heat and Staying Cool

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The items listed below are the first items I began backpacking with originally. I bought most of the items on Amazon and a few items were gifted. These items stuck with me for about 200 miles of backpacking and I have be...

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As a Central Texan, I’ve made this area my domain for hiking, backpacking, and fishing. I purchased a Texas State Park pass in 2024, and began locating all the parks that had primitive sites, plentiful hiking trails, any...

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