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First Hike: Government Canyon
As E. stopped to examine yet another twig, I thought about the fact that this hike wasn’t turning out like I had planned. Somehow, I had pictured us completing one of the park’s many trails. Yet, after...
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Photo Friday: Tall Trees at Burke Lake Park
Our recent trip to northern Virginia revolved around a family reunion. We spent a wonderful Saturday afternoon at Burke Lake Park in Fairfax Station where we ate a picnic lunch, rode a carousel, and...
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Two More Favorites: Great San Antonio Parks
Recently, I wrote about my favorite parks in San Antonio. Thanks to suggestions from friends and Wandering Off readers, I can now add two more parks to that list. Both are great for outdoor adventures...
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Friedrich Wilderness Park: An Outdoor Adventure in San Antonio
After a cold snap (highs in the 20′s and even some ice and snow one day!), we were ready to get out of the house this past weekend. We decided to try a park we hadn’t visited before, Friedrich...
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Great Beginner Hikes Near San Antonio
You may have noticed a new theme emerging on Wandering Off. In an effort to introduce my daughter to nature, we’ve been visiting lots of city, county, and state parks this winter. Although I’ll...
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Spring Mountain State Park: An Escape in Beautiful Nevada
When I posted my pictures on Facebook from our recent hike at Spring Mountain, I received several comments about the beautiful landscape and the solitude of the park. People might be surprised to learn...
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Our Visit to Mars, Also Known as Valley of Fire
First, let me make a confession. I’m totally phoning it in on this one. My daughter has been sick all week, we’re still recovering from post-holiday chaos, and there’s a strong possibility that I’m...
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Hiking Safety
Sad news stories are pretty common in our modern world. However, I was particularly upset by this story about two men who allegedly set booby traps on a popular hiking trail in Utah. (I’ve linked to an...
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Escaping the Heat at Mount Charleston
I like to think of it as reverse-hibernation. While my Midwestern friends are updating their facebook pages with joyful pictures of their families outside in the nice spring weather, my Las Vegas...
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