Texas Trails. Hiking Gear Reviews. Brutal Honesty.
I like to think I’m a hiker of discerning tastes. Trails under five miles usually get a polite scoff and a mental eye-roll from yours truly. This tiny 1.1-mile trail in Big Bend Ranch? The Hoodoos Trail? Yeah, actually it packs a serious punch. And trust me, as a certified badass (my husband says so), … Read more
Explore stunning river views, hidden springs, and ancient dinosaur tracks along the enchanting Devil’s River.
This one mile round trip trail is one of the best desert hikes for adventurers looking for an easy jaunt with a big payoff. If you’re fit enough to slog through a bit of sand, a very cool box canyon experience is closer than you think. The name may be a mouthful, and the typical … Read more
Ojito Adentro is one of the most underrated hikes in Big Bend Ranch State Park. It’s incredibly easy too, giving you a ton of bang for your buck! How descriptions of this trail aren’t plastered all over the internet raving for people to come and see it, I don’t know. This trail is fucking magic. … Read more
This was the very first hike I did in Big Bend Ranch State Park. Short, easy, and featuring visuals that will give you a hiker-hard-on, this short out and back trek through a slot canyon is not to be missed. It is also one of just two hikes within Big Bend Ranch State Park that … Read more
Hot Springs Trail is a 5.5 mile round trip hike through some of Big Bend’s most stunning desert landscape. Ending at the historic Hot Springs, hikers can relax in thermal springs that are thought to have healing properties. This hike was definitely the most dramatic experience I had at Big Bend National Park. In fact, … Read more
Smith Spring Trail is a 2.3 mile loop located near the Frijole Ranch History Museum. Taking 62, you will turn onto Frijole Ranch Road, a gravel road, and take that to a moderately sized parking lot. There you’ll find a small pavilion with several picnic tables and restrooms. But should you bother? Don’t overlook this … Read more
One of the coolest fucking things about Guadalupe Mountains National Park is just how diverse its landscape is and the Salt Basin Dunes drive this home. In fact, these gypsum salt dunes may just be the most unique biosphere within the park. Recommended Supplies What is a Salt Basin? To the West of the Guadalupe … Read more
The lazy hearted, short on time, injured, small child toting or not so outdoorsy types will love the Big Cave of Palo Duro Canyon State Park. And to be honest, so will all my fellow crazy, outdoorsy, over-ambitious hikers too! This may just be the most fun, easily accessible, family friendly feature of Palo Duro. … Read more