Recently, I’ve been trying to find fun outdoor activities I can try close to home. Having always been interested in the sport, but never having the time to play, I decided to try playing tennis. I’ve never played competitively, but I felt like I knew enough basic technique to play on my own without any …
About a month ago, my family and I took a trip to Ponca, Arkansas. With a full weekend of activities planned, I was most looking forward to our first activity: hiking Arkansas’ top rated trail, Whitaker Point. Although at first it may seem like another stroll through the Arkansas wilderness, the final point of the …
For July 4th weekend, I decided to try something different: a dip in one of Texas’ most famous swimming holes, Krause Springs. Along with the spring fed hole itself, I was able to visit the manmade pool and the butterfly gardens. During my time at Krause Springs, I was able to learn more about myself …
One valuable lesson I’ve learned while on the trail is that proper footwear is a must! The more you hike, the more you’ll notice pain in your feet from wearing the wrong shoes. Your time on the trail will become less difficult and more comfortable after this important purchase. Although they are not difficult to …
Swimming back and forth along a black line can get boring. Lake and ocean swimming, on the other hand, is filled with endless adventure. Although it can make your time in the water more enjoyable, many people are still hesitant to try open water swimming. Some fear the creatures of the deep, others the unchlorinated …
Although our first trip there didn’t go so well (check out my About Me page to learn why), Will and I decided to try visiting Colorado Bend State Park again. After all of our research, we just couldn’t get over the beautiful views on Google Images and the iconic Gorman Falls. It had to be …
Hiking for the first time can be intimidating. Fears associated with the wilderness and outdoors can try to scare us away. We are constantly worried about the unknowns. What if I see a bear? What if I get lost? Will there be a lot of bugs? But the unfamiliar should never stop us from trying …
With most gyms in the country closed due to the Corona Virus pandemic and sporting goods stores out of stock, working out may seem like an impossible task. But there are plenty of exercises for you to do at home with little to no equipment. And newsflash: losing your gym doesn’t mean you have to …
My first hiking trip didn’t start off so great. The day before, I had driven down to Colorado Bend State Park with my boyfriend Will and been shocked to see a raging river blocking the only entrance. Disappointed but still hopeful, we decided to try another park the next day. We woke up to find …