texas Archives – Terradrift https://terradrift.com/tag/texas/ Hiking, Camping, Backpacking, and Travel Thu, 20 Jun 2024 19:32:21 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.2 https://terradrift.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/favicon-150x150.png texas Archives – Terradrift https://terradrift.com/tag/texas/ 32 32 146052273 5 Hikes Near Fredericksburg (and Where to Stay While You’re There) https://terradrift.com/5-hikes-near-fredericksburg/ https://terradrift.com/5-hikes-near-fredericksburg/#respond Thu, 17 Nov 2022 23:15:01 +0000 https://terradrift.com/?p=10320 Fredericksburg, Texas, located centrally within the state in a region warmnly known as Hill Country, is known far and wide for its wine. Dozens and dozens of wineries call Fredericksburg home and a drive into town from Austin or San Antonio will take you past many of them. In the spring, wildflowers pop up everywhere and in the fall you may even spot a few fall colors on the deciduous trees. But whether you're headed to Fredericksburg for the wine or the German heritage or the holiday festivities, if you find yourself getting a little antsy and eager to explore, these hikes near Fredericksburg will not disappoint.

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]]> https://terradrift.com/5-hikes-near-fredericksburg/feed/ 0 10320 Surprising Destinations: Outdoor Adventure in Burnet County, Texas https://terradrift.com/surprising-destinations-outdoor-adventure-in-burnet-county-texas/ https://terradrift.com/surprising-destinations-outdoor-adventure-in-burnet-county-texas/#respond Thu, 07 Apr 2022 12:46:00 +0000 https://terradrift.com/?p=9356 I often find that if you're not from Texas, you don't realize what spectacular outdoor recreation options there are all over the state. From mountains and backpacking trails in the south and west (looking at you Big Bend and Guadalupe Mountains National Parks) to kayak trails near the coast (Hi, Beaumont) to rolling hills and meandering lakes in Hill Country. But even I wasn't aware of all of the options for outdoor adventure in Burnet County, just north of my home in Austin! Have I piqued your interest? Well, lace up your boots, mount your bike rack on the back of your car, and load up the kayaks, 'cause it's about to get wild! Read (and watch) to get the scoop (spoilers: there's a ski lift on the list...yup...in Texas).

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]]> https://terradrift.com/surprising-destinations-outdoor-adventure-in-burnet-county-texas/feed/ 0 9356 Backpacking in Caprock Canyons (and why to always carry plenty of tape) https://terradrift.com/backpacking-in-caprock-canyons-and-why-to-always-carry-plenty-of-tape/ https://terradrift.com/backpacking-in-caprock-canyons-and-why-to-always-carry-plenty-of-tape/#respond Tue, 05 Mar 2019 19:25:34 +0000 https://terradrift.com//?p=2873 We have wanted to go backpacking in Caprock Canyons State Park ever since we moved to Texas. Several people had suggested it as a stunning destination for a desert backpacking …

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