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2022-12-14 14:13
Ok, so it is not technically a national park, but the National Park Service (NPS) pretty much took over the ghost town of Thurmond, WV in 2003 to begin a stabilization process of the old tow… Read More
2022-11-28 21:23
This post is sponsored by VOITED. All opinions are always my own and are never influenced by any free product I receive or relationship I may have with a company. This post contains affiliat… Read More
2022-10-31 13:30
This Fox River Socks post and giveaway are sponsored by Fox River Mills. All opinions are always my own and are never influenced by any free product I receive or relationship I may have with… Read More
2022-09-27 15:49
Did you know there is a correct way to use trekking poles? After finding their perfect trekking pole match, most people new to using trekking poles think it is as simple as putting your hand… Read More
2022-09-23 15:22
We took our first multi-day trip on the motorcycle to the Sturgis 2022 Bike Rally as a test run for our Route 66 trip that we plan to do in a couple of years. It seems I can’t ever do… Read More
2022-09-16 14:20
This post is sponsored by GERBER. All opinions are always my own and are never influenced by any free product I receive or relationship I may have with a company. What I am Reviewing Today I… Read More
2022-09-09 14:19
This post is sponsored by RightOnTrek. All opinions are always my own and are never influenced by any free product I receive or relationship I may have with a company. A couple of years ago… Read More
2022-08-01 13:21
This post is sponsored by GARMONT North America. All opinions are always my own and are never influenced by any free product I receive or relationship I may have with a company. What I am Re… Read More
2022-07-14 17:11
Whether you plan on listening to music, take pictures, vlog your journey, use a GPS, or track your trek on a smartwatch you may wonder how to keep your electronics charged while you are out… Read More
2022-07-07 16:30
So, we finally got around to buying some chicks after looking at the city ordinance and realizing we do meet the requirements (barely) to have chickens in our backyard (thank goodness for ha… Read More
2022-06-09 19:26
We have been on a health kick lately, mostly due to health issues that have popped up (directly related to all the processed, yummy crap we have been eating) but also due to supply shortages… Read More
2022-06-06 13:00
This post and giveaway are sponsored by SHREDLY. All opinions are always my own and are never influenced by any free product I receive or relationship I may have with a company. Today I am s… Read More
2022-05-27 13:45
I have rounded up the best of the best for this 2022 Father’s Day Gift Guide for the Dad that loves the outdoors. Shopping for Dad can be a little daunting since he seems to have every… Read More
2022-05-25 13:30
As part of my long-term food storage, I started stocking flour. However, I have recently decided to stock wheat berries instead due to the fact that when stored properly they will last 30+ y… Read More
2022-05-23 13:45
This post is sponsored by BAIST. All opinions are always my own and are never influenced by any free product I receive or relationship I may have with a company. I am so excited BAIST reache… Read More
2022-05-19 14:10
We love old railroads and the Cass Scenic Railroad hit the spot while we were visiting my Mom in West Virginia last summer. To be on the safe side we purchased our tickets in advance on thei… Read More
2022-05-17 13:30
I’ve been a Darn Tough user since 2017 when I saw someone talking about them in a backpacking group I am in. Until then, I had only ever worn your generic white cotton socks…for… Read More
2022-05-11 15:47
Keeping track of the state high points visited along with a mini trip report in the table below. State high points are listed in the order in which I visited. Click the link of each high poi… Read More
2022-04-29 13:30
I have been looking for a thermometer to take with me hiking (I am a weather nerd) that was lightweight and would tell me both the max and minimum temperature for the day. I stumbled upon th… Read More
2022-04-26 20:31
So I became an accidental prepper. No, no, no not a doomsday, the sky is falling grab your tinfoil hat Hollywood portrayed kind of prepper! The real kind. The kind that preps for possible fo… Read More
2022-04-22 13:31
This post is sponsored by Jase Medical, LLC. All opinions are always my own and never influenced by any relationship I may have with the company or any product I may receive for free to revi… Read More
2022-04-15 14:24
This post is sponsored by Elite Refuge, LLC. All opinions are always my own and are never influenced by any free product I receive or relationship I may have with a company. What I am Review… Read More
2022-04-08 14:45
You have probably seen fermented garlic honey all over different Facebook groups and TikTok and it’s for good reason. Fermented garlic honey has a lot of health benefits. Let me just i… Read More
2022-04-01 14:34
This Fenix PD36R Rechargeable Flashlight post is sponsored by Fenix Lighting. All opinions are always my own and are never influenced by any free product I receive or relationship I may have… Read More
2022-03-28 20:32
Tring to figure out how to choose trekking poles can seem like a daunting task especially if you just decided to jump into the world of trekking poles and want to give them a try. But, how d… Read More
2022-03-24 14:58
This post is sponsored by BougeRV. All opinions are always my own and are never influenced by any free product I receive or relationship I may have with a company. What I am Reviewing Today… Read More
2022-03-18 14:36
The one thing I have in all my kits, whether it be my hiking backpack, within my Bug Out Bag in the car, or here at the house is a fire starter, whether it be a DIY fire starter or one that… Read More
2022-03-14 13:30
During our two-week trip to the Black Hills of South Dakota, we did what all tourists do and visited Mount Rushmore.
We weren’t sure what to expect traffic-wise as it was in the mi… Read More
2022-02-16 14:42
We made a pitstop at Seneca Caverns this past summer while we were in West Virginia visiting my Mom and Step-Dad. This was part of a multi-attraction day as we visited Smoke Hole Caverns, ju… Read More
2022-02-08 14:30
I honestly had no idea what to expect when I was looking for stuff to do this past August as we drove Starblazer to college. I saw Besh Ba Gowah Archaeological Park on Google maps near our h… Read More
2022-02-04 16:20
This post and giveaway are sponsored by The Pickle Juice Company, LLC. All opinions are always my own and are never influenced by any free product I receive (I received a case of pickle juic… Read More
2022-02-03 14:30
We have seen this happen with state parks here in Texas (and I am sure elsewhere) since the beginning of the pandemic as a way to limit the number of people at one time within a park. Some N… Read More
2022-02-01 14:30
This past summer I had the chance to do a lot of hiking and exploring in West Virginia. Anytime I get to a hike to a location that has an abandoned structure is always an added bonus.
The… Read More
2022-01-27 14:11
During our Summer Adventure of 2021, we had the chance to stop and tour the Carnton House also known as the Carnton Plantation, even though it was never a plantation, in Franklin, Tennessee… Read More
2022-01-25 20:31
Over this past summer, we got the chance to check out Smoke Hole Caverns in West Virginia while visiting my Mom and Step-Dad. Smoke Hole Caverns are privately owned, but the owners have gone… Read More
2022-01-13 21:58
Every year the National Park Service announces certain days of the year where they will waive all entrance fees. For 2022, those days are:
January 17: Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.A… Read More
2022-01-12 17:57
Rising 3,360 feet above sea level sits Hoye Crest on Backbone Mountain; the Maryland Highpoint. The trail is rated as moderate-difficult and is 1 mile, one way. If you are just getting start… Read More
2022-01-07 14:00
This post and giveaway are sponsored by Baresocks. All opinions are always my own and are never influenced by any free product I receive or relationship I may have with a company… Read More
2021-11-24 01:32
UPDATES WILL BE POSTED HERE ABOUT OUR 2021 CHRISTMAS LIGHT SHOW to music located in Harker Heights, Texas (Fort Hood area) as well as on our Facebook page. Make sure to bookmark this page an… Read More
2021-11-15 14:00
I’ve scoured countless items to bring you the best of the best, the unique, the “I bet s/he doesn’t have this yet”, holiday gift items for outdoor enthusiasts for thi… Read More
2021-10-29 13:30
This post is sponsored by OCEAS Outdoors. All opinions are my own.
Super excited to get to test out the OCEAS pocket blanket after I tested out their waterproof Sherpa blanket. With all t… Read More
2021-09-15 13:25
Stuck inside? Need a good hiking / outdoor adventure movie to watch? Here is my list of the top 35 Hiking movies you should check out with bonus movies at the end!
Top 35 Hiking Movies… Read More
2021-09-10 13:30
I am always on the hunt for a good pair of leggings to hike in. I kept seeing POP Fit leggings ads in my Instagram and Facebook feed (that should have been a red flag), so I decided to try o… Read More
2021-09-03 13:30
This post is sponsored by Orange Mud. All opinions are always my own and are never influenced by any free product I receive or relationship I may have with a company.
I am super excited t… Read More
2021-08-27 13:42
This post is sponsored by Elegear. All opinions on the Elegear 2-person pad are my own and are not influenced by any partnership or items received for free from the sponsor of this post… Read More
2021-08-25 15:25
Finally had the chance to visit the haunted Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum in Weston, West Virginia while I was visiting with my Mom over the summer. It’s been on my list of “pla… Read More
2021-08-19 19:57
As far as state highpoints go, Mount Sunflower has got to be the easiest to get to (at least so far). Other than the fact that it is in the middle of nowhere Kansas, you can drive directly u… Read More
2021-08-02 13:00
This post & giveaway are sponsored by Oceas Outdoors. Opinions are my own and are not influenced by any free product I have received.
ARTICLE CONTENTSWhat I am Re… Read More
2021-07-29 15:00
I made a college dorm checklist and am checking it twice! Well, Clayton (aka Bubbanator aka Starblazer) is just two short weeks from heading off to college. My hiking buddy is leaving me to… Read More
2021-07-23 15:38
You may have never thought about using a sleeping bag liner, but there are several reasons you may want to. The biggest reason typically being that they can help keep your sleeping bag or qu… Read More
2021-06-18 14:47
Visiting every state high point is on my bucket list and today I marked off West Virginia by visiting Spruce Knob which is the West Virginia High Point. Even though it was intermittent storm… Read More
2021-06-15 12:38
I finally had the chance to visit the Flight 93 National Memorial near Shanksville, Pennsylvania.
How I felt standing there, I will never be able to describe in words. Tears were shed and… Read More
2021-06-13 12:00
Our second 2021 Summer adventure took us to the North Bend Rail Trail (which is also part of the America Discovery Trail) to check out a couple of old railroad tunnels. Don’t forget to… Read More
2021-06-08 14:30
The original plan was to make it to Crampton Gap Shelter the first night, but we got a late start, so we decided to just make camp at the Ed Garvey Memorial Shelter.
Historic Harpers Ferr… Read More
2021-05-22 14:51
I found Buttercup Creek Cave Preserve by mistake when I hiked the adjacent Discovery Well Cave Preserve. You can easily connect the two and create a 5+ mile hike. Just like the Discovery Wel… Read More
2021-05-07 13:30
This post and giveaway are sponsored by Bigfoot Bushcraft. All opinions are my own.
Bigfoot Bushcraft sent me over their Ferro rod and a pack of their Bigfoot Bushcraft fire plugs to test… Read More
2021-05-05 22:02
The time has come to start updating my blog with my upcoming Appalachian Trail thru-hike. Clayton and I did a little Q&A session a couple of days ago. You can watch the video below. We w… Read More
2021-04-26 21:02
I heard about a cave system near Austin that had hiking trails, so I just had to check it out. There are actually two parks where trails can be connected for a further distance, the main one… Read More
2021-04-23 17:24
This post sponsored by Vont. All opinions are my own!
Vont reached out to me again asking if they could send over a 2 pack of their Vont LED camping lanterns to get my thoughts AND also l… Read More
2021-04-20 13:30
My husband was working an event near Cleburne as an EMT so we decided to spend the day at Cleburne State Park checking out the trails. Once we are able to camp here, I will come back up and… Read More
2021-04-16 13:30
This post and giveaway are sponsored by Surviveware. All opinions are always my own!
We have a super cool giveaway this month, you can enter below after the review section. I am super exc… Read More
2021-04-09 13:30
This post sponsored by LEDLENSER. All Opinions are my own and are NEVER paid for =)
Today I am sharing with you a couple of products by Ledlenser that are great for RVing, car camping, a… Read More
2021-04-06 19:14
I have compiled a list of Appalachian Trail 2021 vloggers and bloggers that will be hiking the trail this year.
If you are planning on either blogging or vlogging and would like your inf… Read More
2021-04-02 13:48
This post sponsored by Houdini Sportswear. All opinions are my own.
Houdini Sportswear reached out to me about trying out some of their outdoor clothing. I am always up for checking out n… Read More
2021-03-29 13:00
Springtime in Texas can only mean one thing, bluebonnets! Here are several places to get your Central Texas bluebonnet fix this year! As I come across more, I will add them; make sure to che… Read More
2021-03-26 15:28
This post made possible by RightOnTrek. All opinions are my own.
RightOnTrek reached out to me during the Texas Snowpocolypse in February about trying out their adventure meals. I am alwa… Read More
2021-03-19 14:30
This post sponsored by KÜHL. All opinions are my own.
I was super excited to be contacted by KÜHL to try out a pair of their pants (my choice of style) and couldn’t wait t… Read More
2021-03-17 13:30
We headed out to Bastrop to hike the Colorado River Refuge. We didn’t really know what to expect as we couldn’t find much information about the area or the trails. We did, howeve… Read More
2021-03-12 13:30
This post and giveaway is sponsored by Pokka Pens.
What I Was SentMy Thoughts on Pokka PensWhat I Would ChangeAbout Pokka PensSpecs & FeaturesBuy Pokka PensWIN YOUR OWN SET OF POKKA PE… Read More
2021-02-12 14:00
So after reviewing the Nomadik Subscription Box a while back and being disappointed, I was hesitant to spend my own money on the Cairn Subscription Box, but I took the plunge. I ordered a si… Read More
2021-01-22 14:30
Dr. Forgey (the author) reached out to me asking if I would be willing to give my honest review of his new book The Prepper’s Medical Handbook; How to provide medical care when you can… Read More
2020-11-16 15:58
UPDATES WILL BE POSTED HERE ABOUT OUR 2020 CHRISTMAS LIGHT SHOW to music located in Harker Heights, Texas (Fort Hood area) as well as on our Facebook page. Make sure to bookmark this page an… Read More
2020-10-13 18:52
What are my plans for 2021? I have been getting a ton of emails asking that exact question and if I will be returning to the Appalachian Trail. I figure it is about time that I post a video… Read More
2020-08-28 14:02
As part of my birthday weekend, we took an impromptu trip to Brady, Texas which is about an hour or so from Fort McKavett State Historic Site. I wasn’t really sure what I wanted to do… Read More
2020-08-24 13:04
This post is made possible with support from Wounded Warrior Project. All opinions are my own.
On October 10, 2020, I will participate in the Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) Carry Forward 5… Read More
2020-08-19 13:00
The Buckhorn Saloon in San Antonio is the oldest Saloon in the State of Texas. It was established in 1881 by Albert Friedrich at the ripe old age of seventeen and is where Teddy Roosevelt re… Read More
2020-07-27 13:30
What are the 10 Essentials of Hiking, you ask. The 10 essentials of hiking are the items you should bring with you on every single hike. They are a collection of items that can help you in… Read More
2020-07-23 14:00
How to poop in the woods? What!? For those that grew up in the outdoors, knowing how to use the bathroom in the woods is a no brainer; something we never thought of. It just comes naturally… Read More
2020-07-20 13:30
What should you bring on every hike? I don’t know how many times I have run across individuals who were not prepared for a hike. I don’t know if they just didn’t know what… Read More
2020-07-14 14:24
On our way out for a hike at Fort Parker State Park, we noticed a sign for Old Fort Parker Historic Site and we decided to stop by afterward to check it out.
Not knowing much history of… Read More
2020-07-13 15:43
This post sponsored by Smartass & Sass
Smartass & Sass reached out to me recently about joining their affiliate program for their subscription box service. Since I had never hear… Read More
2020-06-15 12:00
This Vont Spark Headlamp post & giveaway is sponsored by VONT.
Vont contacted me about reviewing their Spark Headlamp and I have some good news! One lucky reader will get their own 2… Read More
2020-06-03 13:18
Sugarloaf Bridge in Milam County, Texas is a 234-foot long, pin-connected Parker Through Truss bridge located over the Little River near Historic Sugarloaf Mountain. I am a sucker for old b… Read More
2020-05-29 12:30
Fort Concho, established in 1867, is located in San Angelo, Texas, and was established in order to protect frontier settlements, establish law & order as settlers moved in, and patrol a… Read More
2020-05-26 16:53
There is a lot of controversy about who the real Billy the Kid was and where he is really buried. Did he die near Fort Sumner New Mexico at the hands of Sherriff Garrett or did Sherriff Gar… Read More
2020-05-19 17:38
A grave in the middle of the street? What in the world, was my first thought when coming across this. Y’all know I love odd, unique, and old sites. This one fits all three. The grave… Read More
2020-05-15 13:31
Walk The Distance is an app available for iPhone’s through the app store and will turn your step count into virtual mileage along the Appalachian Trail.
So you may think, “so… Read More
2020-05-12 16:03
We headed out to Fort Parker State Park for some day hiking. I was surprised that we were able to reserve a day pass the day of. Most State Parks (especially now during the Covid-19 situati… Read More
2020-05-05 16:06
In no particular order, I have started keeping a list of books for hikers & backpackers (or those that love reading about outdoor adventures on the trail) to read in their downtime. As… Read More
2020-04-21 00:06
Milton Reimers Ranch Park is located in Dripping Springs, Texas just down the road from Hamilton Pool.
It offers hiking & biking trails, rock climbing, swimming, fishing, astronomica… Read More
2020-03-19 02:11
It’s day 29 (March 18th) since I started my thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail and a little over 2 weeks since I left the trail due to a death. The United States has lost its mind. Pe… Read More
2020-03-17 03:44
Day 11-27 since my thru-hike started was spent mostly in a blur of sorts. I know I had a lot of followers worried and I am sorry about that! I will be back on the trail though =) My knee an… Read More
2020-03-17 03:44
Day 11-27 was spent mostly in a blur of sorts. I know I had a lot of followers worried and I am sorry about that! I will be back on the trail though =) My knee and ankle are fine. I did get… Read More
2020-03-15 03:51
I am keeping an ongoing list of Appalachian Trail Hostel & Business closures due to the Coronavirus. I originally started this list in the Appalachian Trail NOBO 2020 group and was aske… Read More
2020-03-14 14:03
How to address packages to an Appalachian Trail thru-hiker.
If you are looking to have resupply boxes mailed to you or if your family and friends want to send you a care package of goodi… Read More
2020-03-02 14:30
Hiawassee, Georgia is a popular step off point on the Appalachian Trail for resupply and rest.
But, what does Hiawassee offer to hikers that make it so popular?
Hotels
Holiday Inn… Read More
2020-02-29 03:53
Day 9 was a zero-day for me as I try and get my head back in the game and dodge the frigid cold temperatures of the day (windchill made it feel like single digits).
I used this time to m… Read More
2020-02-27 04:15
Day 8 started with me waking up to a wet sleeping bag (quilt). Well, my toebox was drenched. It took me a while to figure out what happened. Apparently in all my tossing and turning last ni… Read More
2020-02-26 02:41
Day 7 started out with a late checkout from the hotel. We got a ride to Neel Gap from our shuttle driver Splitter.
After a quick drop off of un-needed food in the hiker box, we got our r… Read More
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