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Category: Texas

Floating the Frio River, Texas

March 22, 2019 Steven Smith

Back in October my family and I went to check out Garner State Park for the first time. Having lived…

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Posted in: River Trip, Texas

Slacklining – Fun, Inexpensive way to be Active Outdoors

March 22, 2019 Steven Smith 4 Comments

I live in the middle of a flat, dry dessert. There isn’t much in the way of outdoor recreation. At…

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Posted in: Gear, New Gear, Texas

My Wife Outdoors: Garner State Park

March 22, 2019 Steven Smith 1 Comment

This is one of several posts contributed by my wife. We hope for this to become a regular segment on…

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Posted in: River Trip, Texas, Texas hiking

Balmorhea State Park Closed Due To Health Concerns

March 28, 2012 Steven Smith 2 Comments

Balmorhea State Park closed Sunday after severl people broke out in rashes resembling dozens of small bites after swiming in…

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Posted in: Texas

Bush Mountain Overnight – 8631 feet, Second Highest Peak in Texas

February 21, 2012 Steven Smith 18 Comments

The second highest peak in Texas. I wasn’t sure if my 10 year old was ready for such a strenuous…

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Posted in: Hiking, Hiking With Children, Texas, Texas hiking

Texas Fires Devastating The State – Bastrop State Park Damaged by Fire – Extreme Drought

September 8, 2011 Steven Smith 6 Comments

Another round of Texas wildfires have sparked up over the last couple of weeks. It seems the continued drought and…

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Posted in: Fire, Texas

Texas Parks and Wildlife Could Suffer Under Hefty Budget Cuts – Devil’s River SNA Closed During The Week.

August 26, 2011 Steven Smith 3 Comments

Texas Parks and Wildlife (TPWD) could suffer under hefty budget cuts. It seems the TPWD will lose 21.5% of their…

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Posted in: News, Texas

Pine Peak, Texas – 7,710 feet – The Trip From #$@&?

June 19, 2011 Steven Smith 4 Comments

Since the first time I set foot in the Davis Mountains I have been in love. The Davis Mountains are…

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Posted in: Hiking, Hiking With Children, Texas, Texas hiking

Fire Damage Photos – Davis Mountains State Park, Texas

June 5, 2011 Steven Smith 3 Comments

It seems the Davis Mountains just can’t catch a break. Just a few weeks after extinguishing the largest fire in…

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Posted in: Fire, Fort Davis Fire, Texas

MyLifeOutdoors featured in Backpacker Magazine – Sort of

June 1, 2011 Steven Smith 7 Comments

It has been more then a week since my last post. Mainly because I have been out of town engaging…

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Posted in: Backpacking, Misc, Texas, Texas hiking

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