Back in July 2022 my wife, myself, and some of our longtime friends rented out a couple of cabins on the rim of Palo Duro Canyon where we spent a few days exploring the canyon and surrounding area. I will go into our trip once I've processed all the … [Read more...]
April 2, 2022 By Leave a Comment
Hiking Tyler State Park C and D Loop Trail
The Tyler State Park C and D Loop Trail is a popular 3.3-mile interconnected trail that can be hiked as one trail or as separate trails. By some, the trail is considered moderately challenging. It can take an hour to an hour and a half to complete. … [Read more...]
March 9, 2022 By Leave a Comment
Whispering Pines Nature Trail at Tyler State Park
Whispering Pines Nature Trail is a 1.3 mile an easy popular loop trail located near Tyler, Texas that features a waterfall, several bridges, creek crossing, and a great way to get to some of the nearby cabins. The trail is part of the trail system at … [Read more...]
February 14, 2022 By 1 Comment
Lookout Mountain Trail at Beavers Bend State Park
Back in early November 2020 my wife and I decided to do a day trip out to Beavers Bend State Park for some hiking. We ended up hiking two trails that day. We first hiked Indian Nature Trail, an unofficial or retired trail at the park, and Lookout … [Read more...]
January 12, 2022 By 1 Comment
Hiking the Indian Nature Trail at Beavers Bend State Park
In mid-November 2020 we decided on a last-minute hiking trip to Beavers Bend State Park with plans to hike a couple more difficult trails. Because of our poor planning we got a late start and were only able to hike a few trails before dark. One of … [Read more...]
December 29, 2021 By 1 Comment
Hiking the Friends Trail Loop at Beavers Bend State Park
Friends Trail Loop at Beavers Bend State Park is a 1.5 mile heavily trafficked loop trail located near Broken Bow, Oklahoma that features a river and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking, running, and nature trips. It is … [Read more...]
November 19, 2021 By Leave a Comment
Hiking Cedar Bluff Nature Trail at Beavers Bend State Park
Cedar Bluff Nature Trail at Beavers Bend State Park is a 0.9 mile popular loop trail that's located near Broken Bow, Oklahoma. The trail features elevations changes, a bluff, that overlooks a river, and beautiful displays of color during the fall … [Read more...]
November 11, 2021 By Leave a Comment
Review: EnergeticSky Trekking Poles
The EnergeticSky Trekking Poles are the first hiking poles that I have owned and used. I've used mono poles during my hikes and found them useful. After moving into more elevation changing hikes I decided it was time to try out a pair of true hiking … [Read more...]
October 27, 2021 By Leave a Comment
Hiking the Tree Trail at Beaver’s Bend State Park
The Tree Trail at Beaver's Bend State Park is 1.2 loop trail near Broken Bow, Oklahoma is considered a leisurely stroll through the woods and was designed to be used for hiking, walking, and nature trips. The trail isn't all that flat and does have a … [Read more...]
September 13, 2021 By Leave a Comment
Cross Timbers Hiking Trail Near Gordonville, Texas
The Cross Timbers Hiking Trail is a 14.2 mile popular point-to-point trail located near Gordonville, Texas that follows the terrain along Lake Texoma and is rated as moderate. The Trail is designed for hiking, mountain biking, camping, and dogs are … [Read more...]
