About two hours northwest of Austin, Texas, is a remote wilderness. Colorado Bend State Park is 5,328 acres and filled with trails and caves. The most visited spot in the park is Gorman Falls, a 70-foot spring fed waterfall over travertine formations. The day I visited I wanted solitude decided to explore a lesser known … Continue reading
As someone who basically learned to downhill ski as an adult, I’ve found venturing into the backcountry intimidating. I have tons of friends and cousins who are super comfortable traversing all sorts of terrain outside of ski resorts, but honestly I’ve thought of it as a “no go” zone for me, which is odd considering … Continue reading
You just got a puppy and want to take it hiking, but don’t know what to do? That’s exactly where my friend Stephanie Gerry and her fiancé Aaron were until she asked me. Steph also happens to be a reporter for Studio 512 on KXAN in Austin, Texas, so we turned “prepping your pup for the trail” … Continue reading
In the past few days it has dumped snow in the mountains of Utah. While staying with my friends Pam and Earl, we decided to hit the trail when the clouds cleared. So after yoga and brunch, off we went to get in a short afternoon snowshoe. Our pick for a snowshoe – Nobletts Trail … Continue reading
Serene – that’s how I would describe a stroll along the Provo River, especially after a welcomed morning rain. Twelves miles of the Provo River flows through Heber Valley. This section of the river is known as the Upper and Middle Provo River and offers some of the best fishing in Utah. This world of … Continue reading
Have you ever been to a place that immediately whisk you away into mystical serenity? That’s what you experience at Hovenweep National Monument. I first visited this magical spot right after my brother passed away in late May 2016. I guess a stop at a place with “weep” in the name on a trip … Continue reading
Sometime you’ve gotta reach out and hug a tree. That was my tactic on a particular downhill while Nordic skiing recently in Utah. Couple of things happen when you cross country ski with me: you’re going to laugh at me; I’m going to laugh at myself; I’m likely going to squeal while going too fast … Continue reading
Updated 1/7/23: Ice Castles are not in Colorado this winter. There are Ice Castles in Midway, Utah and other locations. This place is cool….well, actually it’s cold. It’s a magical winter wonderland made of ice. The Ice Castles in Dillon, Colorado, are almost an acre and filled with ice carved tunnels, slides, thrones, and even … Continue reading
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