After years of speculation, Fairfield Lake SP officially announces its closure. Listen to learn more about the circumstances behind the closure, and the official press release from Texas Parks & Wildlife Department. In the second segment, I'm talking to you about the Kammok Swiflet. Easy to set up, lightweight, and durable. This hammock stand is perfect for your next adventure where you don't have trees, or you're not allowed to hang anything on them.
Feb 17, 2023•16 min
Hey friends! In this episode, I'll be reviewing a bit late, what we did for first-day hikes and the program itself. Got to start the year with a hike on the beach at Mustang Island state park in Port Aransas, Texas! In the second half of the episode, I'll explore the Rio Grande Valley and the three state parks in south Texas that are part of the World Birding Center. Thanks for listening! If you enjoy what you hear, please consider subscribing to the podcast and contributing to keeping it going!...
Jan 31, 2023•21 min•Season 5Ep. 3
Take a trip to Dinosaur valley state park, and learn a little more about the best way to not burn down your campsite. The Ignik Firecan. I took a three day camping trip and made it to a handful of different state parks on my way home that included Meridian State Park, Cleburne State Park and Dino Valley State Park. While I was just at Dino Valley for the day I was able to get in some great sights, stick my feet in the water, and even see dinosaur tracks! --- Texas was really dry this summer so a...
Dec 13, 2022•18 min•Season 5Ep. 2
I'm going to talk about three items from Sea to Summit you should take on your next camping adventure. These items are perfect for backpacking, but even for car camping if you want to save a little more space. Perfect as a set or split the two pots up, the Sea to Summit cookware pieces are easy to use, durable, and just work... after a little elbow grease on the handle. The silicon cup is perfect for storing in your backpack and is perfect for drinking something other than water like a powdered ...
Nov 22, 2022•9 min
This is a subscirber-only version of the Yeti Yonder podcast that was turned into a video now available on Youtube. It has a higher production quality than the typical episodes. Hope you enjoy!
Nov 21, 2022•2 min
Take a day trip to Meridian state park, and Yeti just released a new water bottle. Will it compete with Nalgene?
Nov 17, 2022•9 min•Season 5Ep. 2
Checking in to let you know a new episode is about to drop! Stick around and stay tuned. Happy hiking y’all!
Nov 14, 2022•26 sec
Howdy fellow Trailheads! You know that movie Dune? I got to visit Texas's version out west at Monahans Sandhills state park. Come along on this adventure and learn about how the park was for me and what you can expect on your next state park trip. Along the way, I made a stop at Happy Trails Outfitters in San Angelo . A great outdoor-themed store that has plenty of great apparel, but hiking gear and accessories as well. They also carry the Texas State Park Passport. If you'd like to read a full ...
Mar 25, 2022•19 min•Season 4Ep. 10
Anchor has created a new way to bring audio from videos to the podcast. Let's see how this works! This was from a trip to Lockhart State Park in 2021 where I explored some new trails. You can read about this trip, or watch the full video on Youtube. Just a note, there are some scenes from this video that don't have any audio when I was just showing images, so keep that in mind if you hear any gaps. Texas Trailhead Website Lockhart State Park Youtube...
Mar 08, 2022•16 min
A little bit of west Texas in this episode! West Texas may feel like it’s barren, but once you dissect the area more, you’ll learn its filled with amazing life and wonder. There are two places that I really enjoyed: The Chihuahuan Desert Nature Center just outside of Fort Davis, and south of there at Seminole Canyon State Park. Learn about what to expect at this two amazing destinations.
Feb 12, 2022•21 min•Season 4Ep. 8
Social media is known as life’s highlight reel, but I pay more attention to the stories that peel back the emotion curtain and expose more realistic viewpoints when it comes to what you can expect outdoors, and the pain that can happen along that journey. Enola’s photos caught my eye one day because the imagery was different than anything else on my feed, but it was her words that were attached to the photo that made me follow along. The words and the pictures were tinted with emotion that was r...
Feb 03, 2022•34 min•Season 4Ep. 7
Welcome back to another episode of the Texas Trailhead podcast! It's been a minute, but I want to thank everyone for sticking around while life happens. In this episode I'm getting things back on track by letting y'all know what I've been up to. This episode was originally recorded May 21, so it may feel a bit delayed, but the sentiment is still the same. There's a lot going on in regard to growing Texas Trailhead, and when it's a one-person show, some things get shuffled around. I went to Steph...
Aug 24, 2021•16 min•Season 4Ep. 5
Welcome back to another episode of the Texas Trailhead Podcast! This week I’m giving a pretty big update to the TXTH brand, and introducing y’all to the Texas Trail Company store. Here you’ll find amazing gear to hike in that performs as hard as you do on the trail, or whenever you want to be comfortable. Find amazing tees, hats, home goods and more. I’m also back to a favorite San Antonio state natural area. Government Canyon is a place I’ve been to before, but on this visit I hiked some new tr...
Apr 23, 2021•23 min•Season 4Ep. 4
This week I'm speaking with Grey McEvilly, founder of Kammok out of Austin, TX. While hammocks put them on the map, they are responsible for making some of the best outdoor gear on the market that focuses on three core pillars: Adventure-Community-Love. We'll discuss the beginnings of the company, and current initiatives they have in place for being a responsible company for the environment, and the outdoors. This week is also special for Kammok because March 27th, 2021 is the 2nd annual Nationa...
Mar 24, 2021•39 min•Season 4Ep. 3
#texashiking #texasstateparks #southllanosp I was really excited to check out a new Texas State Park, and South Llano River state park did not disappoint. I was able to knock how the trails I wanted to get to including: Overlook Trail (.7 mi), Fawn Trail (1.0 mi), East Ridge trail, Walter's Way (.6 mi), and the Mid-Canyon Trail (2.3 mi). There were also some points of interest I'm just going to have to revisit on another trip. Check out the Full Recap for South Llano River SP here: https://www.t...
Mar 12, 2021•21 min•Season 4Ep. 2
“Ride the trail alone, it ain’t my style... ride, ride, on this saddle...”. Paul Cauthen is one of my favorite musicians, and his song Saddle ran through my mind as I was preparing to record this episode. It’s been a while friends. 2021 has begun and it’s time to share some more adventures. This week I give a quick recap as to what I’ve been off to, and give a visit recap for one of my favorite parks I visited at the end of 2020: Colorado Bend State Park. So grab your backpack, put on your hikin...
Mar 04, 2021•28 min•Season 4Ep. 1
This episode marks the end of the first year for the Texas Trailhead Podcast. 45 episodes that all started with a desire to get on a mic and chat about how Enchanted Rock SNA changed my life. I wanted to share stories from the trail, but also share the stories of other's who may have been inspired by spending time outside. I want to give a huge Thank You to everyone that came on and spoke on the podcast--It means the world. This week I'm also sharing my visit recap from Goliad State Park & H...
Dec 21, 2020•24 min•Season 3Ep. 15
This week I'm speaking with ExploreMore DFW's Haley Cottey. Their goal is to "encourage people to get outside in their own towns and appreciate everything that is accessible to them instead of always wishing they were somewhere else". I wanted to know how they got started with the site, but also wanted to share the amazing outdoor bingo game they have going on right now! Please enjoy and check them out via the links below: You can learn more on their Instagram , and their Website I'm also excite...
Dec 11, 2020•35 min•Season 3Ep. 14
This week I have a big merch announcement! Make sure you visit the site and check out some new goodies in the store. I'm also doing a quick visit recap from my time at the San Antonio missions. The mission trail is really just the mission system as a whole. There are five missions you can visit, but there are also some additional interesting landmarks in the area as well. Now to be clear, there is an actual Mission Hike & Bike Trail, but I'm just talking about the 'trail' in terms of the gro...
Dec 04, 2020•29 min•Season 3Ep. 13
This week I'm wrapping up the East Texas Trifecta and giving y'all a quick recap of Mission Tejas State Park. It's filled with amazing pine trees, trails, and Texas history. Learn about the points of interest, and also hear my talk a little more about the El Camino de los Tejas trail and the plans for the future discussions. Hope everyone had an enjoyable holiday, and I wanted to give thanks once more about the support and everyone that tunes in to this podcast. I'm so grateful for all of you. E...
Nov 28, 2020•18 min•Season 3Ep. 12
This week I'm taking a moment to remind myself how grateful I am after a technical snafu wipes the photographic memories of 2020. Matthew Guthrie of @hikeaustin returns to chat after an EPIC visit the the Narrows in the hill country. He'll give us all the deets on what to prepare for, and what to expect. I ask him if it's all worth it to go back, listen in to hear his answer! Enjoy! 🔔 Subscribe to my YouTube for more outdoor adventures : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6c7zMdkXWmktpXWlDnGP5w/...
Nov 21, 2020•32 min•Season 3Ep. 11
This week I'm speaking with Westcave Discovery Center CEO and Executive Director Trevor Hance. Westcave is a remarkable outdoor space that is photogenic yes, but also holds a deep responsibility of promoting the positive effects of conservation, and getting children outside. In our conversation we will discuss why the preserve is so special, but also take a deeper dive into what programs are available for kids when they visit, and what the center offers educationally. I also hurt my foot. No bue...
Nov 13, 2020•39 min•Season 3Ep. 10
Martin Creek Lake State Park | Cairn Unboxing October 2020 Welcome to another Texas Trailhead episode! This week I'll start with a few announcement about the state parks and some of the plans for reaching out to the fans. I'll also be reviewing part 2 of my east Texas road trip. Martin Creek Lake wasn't what I expected, listen to learn what was different. In the second segment I'll recap my Cairn box for October. Learn about what I received, and give a glimpse into what you can expect from these...
Nov 06, 2020•31 min•Season 3Ep. 9
This week I'm back at Pedernales Falls state park. I'm changing things up a bit and pulling this post from the website. I wanted to explore the story telling a bit, so I'm pretty much reading what I wrote. You can access the full post in the links below. Let me know if you enjoy this style by sending me a comment on any of the social media channels. And if you liked it, please share this episode with your friends. Resharing, commenting, and giving 5-star ratings helps free content spread to thos...
Oct 30, 2020•32 min•Season 3Ep. 8
November 8th parks are free for everyone in honor of both veterans and active military—it is important to note that reservations will still be highly recommended, and some places required. And that being said… The Texas parks & wildlife announced that reservations can now be made up to 5 months in advance. For a lot of folks the reservations have really put a damper on planning, myself included, but for now 5 months is a really good amount of time to plan a larger trip for your family to som...
Oct 23, 2020•30 min•Season 3Ep. 7
This week I’m speaking with Nikole Velasco. She’s an elopement photographer whose focus is getting amazing photos of couples in the outdoors. Recently she has received the Leave No Trace photography certification, so she can spread awareness about the Leave No Trace Principles. She’s had a passion for the outdoors for many years, and taking pictures of that has always been a part of that. It wasn’t until she started the elopement photography did that additional sense of adventure grow. Nikole un...
Oct 09, 2020•24 min•Season 3Ep. 6
Hello friends! Welcome to another episode of The Texas Trailhead podcast- This week I'm begins a segment about Geotagging and the responsibility of outdoor influencers. People who have a large following of 'fans' showcasing some amazing sights around the world. There are some unfortunate side effects to this. I'll talk about what they entail, and introduce the segment with some personal thoughts about geotagging. Over the remainder of this season I'll share stories of other people who share phot...
Oct 02, 2020•22 min•Season 3Ep. 5
"I remember that ol' Frio river..." Welcome back to another Texas Trailhead podcast episode! This week I'm back at another state park deep in the Texas hill country. Garner state park is a new park for me, so I'm really excited to share some details about this place include camping options and the trails you can expect here. I'll also do a quick trail recap of the Old Baldy trail. It's short, but mighty. SOCIAL: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thetexastrailhead Instagram: Https://www.instagram...
Sep 25, 2020•29 min•Season 3Ep. 4
This week I'm speaking with Dr. Sonia Lucas PT, DPT. Originally from Oklahoma City, she's now living in Austin, Texas, and now her mission is to 'get more people out and active in nature". Her love for the outdoors started at an early age, and her passion now transcends to the trails, roads and lakes around Austin. She is really focused on that relationship between you and nature, and that's such a huge part of her work. Dr Lucas states in her bio, "When I began my transition into the world of p...
Sep 18, 2020•33 min•Season 3Ep. 3
It seems a bit pretentious to talk about where I've been like I'm someone important. But I think taking breaks is important. This podcast had been running pretty consistently since the end of December 2019, and when I was wrapping up season two I was feeling a bit uninspired. There was nothing dramatic going on at the time, and I wasn't really hiking as much because of the reservation system. I felt that taking a bit of a breather in between seasons, which are not based on anything besides feeli...
Sep 11, 2020•25 min•Season 3Ep. 2
