Sister Grove Trails are located northeast of Princeton, Texas in a rural part of Collin County (soon to be developed) and consists of 7.6 miles of trails. According to Alltrails, it’s all one loop. At the park, there signs telling visitors there 4 … [Read more...]
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December 10, 2023 By Leave a Comment
Review: Naceture Ultralight Backpacking Trowel
I carry a backpacking trowel whenever I carry a pack while hiking. It doesn't matter if the trail is only a few miles long (I'm unfamiliar with the trail) or it’s a day hike, it is secured in the bottom of my bag wrapped up in a small trash bag, and … [Read more...]
October 9, 2023 By Leave a Comment
Hiking the Rock Garden Trail at Palo Duro State Park
The Rock Garden Trail at Palo Duro State Park is a 5-mile out-and-back trail and is considered a moderately challenging route that can take 2 hours and 14 minutes to complete (average). This is a popular area and you are likely to find others on the … [Read more...]
September 23, 2023 By Leave a Comment
Hiking the Cave Trail at Palo Duro Canyon State Park
The Cave Trail at Palo Duron Canyon State Park isn't an official trail but a bunch of unmarked trails created by visitors to find the best way to get to the cave. Depending on which trail you take it's about .9 miles there and back. If you do not … [Read more...]
July 26, 2023 By Leave a Comment
Hiking Daingerfield State Park
Daingerfield State Park is located in Daingerfield, Texas, and is about 2 hours from downtown Dallas. The park is located in the Piney Woods of East Texas where you can explore the forest, hike the trails, paddle Little Pine Lake, or relax at a … [Read more...]
July 1, 2023 By Leave a Comment
Review: Altra Lone Peak All-WTHR Hiking Shoes
If you are looking for a lightweight large-toe box hiking shoe or trail runner then you need to take a look at the Altra Lone Peak All-WTHR Hiking Shoes. My wife wears the shoes and loves them. She's had them since 2019 and close to 60 natural … [Read more...]
May 30, 2023 By Leave a Comment
Review: Outdoor Products 3 Liter Hydration Bladder
Keeping hydrated on the trail is important. It's even more important during the summer. One of the easiest ways to do that is through a hydration bladder. Sure you can carry a Nalgene bottle or even a one-time-use bottle from the store but using … [Read more...]
May 2, 2023 By Leave a Comment
Review: Oboz Sawtooth II Mid B-Dry Hiking Boots
Over the last few years, my wife and I spend a few days a month out hiking. Usually over the weekend and we try and take a few days off a year and explore new places and do some hiking in areas we haven't been to before. In 2019 we had a trip planned … [Read more...]
February 5, 2023 By Leave a Comment
Hiking the Beaver Lodge Trail at Beavers Bend State Park
In November 2021 we decided we wanted to see fall color in Oklahoma. Fall color is a gamble in our area and a guessing game even after the experts do all the research. Over the last few years, we’ve followed their advice and we normally miss out by a … [Read more...]
January 19, 2023 By Leave a Comment
Hiking the Pitcher Plant Trail in the Big Thicket National Preserve
After finishing up at Lake Livingston State Park we decided to check out an interesting nearby trail. This trail was the Pitcher Plant Trail in the Big Thicket Nation Preserve. Our plan was to hike this trail and possibly another trail. But after … [Read more...]
