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Now that autumn is here, it's time to get back out on the trail and start hiking. October and on into the winter months are ideal months to hike in...
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Find out more about Laurie: A native of Houston, Laurie Roddy has been writing for over 25 years on everything from computers to the outdoors. She now freelance writes for several Houston-area magazines and recently completed the book, “60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Houston”. She has hiked the Rocky Mountains, Mt. Olympia, Mt. Rainier, the Davis Mountains, Big Bend National Park, the Smokey Mountains, St. Johns in the U.S. Virgin Islands, and all around the Houston area. |
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With 10 distinct ecoregions, the Houston area is one of the most diverse ecological areas in the United States. To...
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If you're planning a hiking excursion to Jesse H. Jones Nature Center in north Houston, you may want to check out the other activities planned for...
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Now that the brutal summer of 2009 is over and the weather is actually cooling down, it's time to get back out on the trail. Due to the lack of rain...
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Pundt Park, part of the park system in Precinct 4, is a 380-acre park located at 4129 Spring Creek Drive. It offers biking, hiking, fishing, paddling,...
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The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is sponsoring Houston’s first ever free, family festival of the outdoors on October 10, 2009 at...
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With the newest tragedy at Virginia Tech of two students being shot and killed at a campground the question of...
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The Rails-to-Trails Conservancy is a non-profit organization out of Washington D.C. that is working with cities and neighborhoods throughout the...
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Seems like a simple task to hike in a straight line, but according to CNNhealth.com, hikers that do not have a point of reference, like the sun, have...
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To incorporate hiking into a competitive sport, try Adventure Racing where a team of athletes completes a designated course using various forms of...
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