Tag: texas state parks
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Where to hike around Austin, TX
I’ve been asked a few times about the best hiking spots around Austin. This list is not exhaustive but features some of my favorite places. Outside of Austin Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge Located around 40 miles outside the city, Balcones Canyonlands offers three key hiking areas: the Warbler Vista Unit, Doeskin Ranch and the…
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The mountains are calling: Texas State Parks reflection
I spent five days in the wilds of West Texas with 35 strangers and zero backpacking experience, learning to navigate the unforgiving desert, and climb to the top of personal and literal mountains. Despite the heat, dehydration and blistered toes, it was one of the best weeks of my life. When you return from mountaintop…