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Outdoor Recreation
Discover Enchanted Rock: America’s Must-See Pink Monolith!
America has amazing natural landscapes just waiting for you to explore. Learn about Enchanted Rock, America’s second largest batholith and you will be ready to add it to your must-see list!
How to See Breathtaking Tails and Trails at Caprock Canyon State Park
State parks offer a quick and accessible getaway to the outdoors. Read about how we were able to see Caprock Canyons in less than 2 days!
Mystery Rock Stacks: What’s the Deal with Cairns?
Building cairns, or rock stacks, can help you connect to nature. However, how does this impact nature and how does it change the experience for other visitors. What’s the deal with cairns?
Join the Hunt! Start Geocaching
Have you heard? Spending time outside reduces stress, anxiety, blood pressure, and increases happiness! Intrigued? You can read more about the benefits of spending time outdoors in my Take a Hike post. But what if … Join the Hunt! Start GeocachingRead more
10 Recommended Books for Nature-Inspired Reading that Aren’t by John Muir
Looking for a good nature-inspired read? John Muir is great. But if you’re looking to branch out, I have recommendations! Each of these books lives on one of my bookshelves to be read and reread when I am needing to reconnect to my wild self.
7 Surprising Things No One Tells You About Hiking
Interested in taking up hiking? You are not alone! Hiking is becoming more and more popular in America. Over 55 million people decided to hit the trails in 2023, growing an enthusiastic community of outdoor … 7 Surprising Things No One Tells You About HikingRead more
Things You Need to Know about Trail Etiquette
With over 55 million Americans hitting the trails to get their hike on, trail etiquette ensures everyone’s enjoyment and safety. As you may have read in my Take a Hike! The Benefits of Connecting with … Things You Need to Know about Trail EtiquetteRead more
Don’t Be that Tourist! 3 Easy Ways to Become a Better National Park Visitor
I know we are all trying to get that perfect selfie…but… During vacation season as the temperatures go up, so do the number of people visiting national parks. Yay! More and more of us are … Don’t Be that Tourist! 3 Easy Ways to Become a Better National Park VisitorRead more
3 (FREE!) Apps to Use for Planning a National Park Hike
Daunted by the idea of planning a hike in a National Park! Well don’t be! Read on to learn how I plan a hike using just 3 Free apps!
