FIELD JOURNAL

Bluebonnets standing tall around the DFW metroplex

There is a buzz around Texas that begins to build when March 1st arrives. As warmer spring days become the norm, Texans turn their eyes toward the countrysides to catch glimpses of those familiar seasonal shades of blues, reds, oranges and yellows.

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Tyler Priest looks back in the middle of a challenging traverse along the ridge lines at Franklin Mountains State Park
Tyler Priest is one of the most adventurous Texans we follow here at Hiking Texas. Based as a Park Ranger in the Davis Mountains, Tyler is always exploring a rugged peak or backcountry landscape in the greater Big Bend region. Priest talks about working for Texas Parks and Wildlife, living in Ft. Davis, Texas and all of his wild West Texas adventures.
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Hiking the famous Window View Trail on a warm spring day
February is the shortest month of the year, so let’s honor it with the best selection of short trails around the state! Don’t break a sweat, barely lift a foot and enjoy some pretty views just a stones throw away. As much as we love trekking miles into the back country, there’s something to be said for a short and sweet trail that leads to a splendid view.
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Jason Lominac (left in our red Palo Duro Canyon shirt) pauses for a photo with his wife at Lost Maples State Natural Area during a December 2019 backpacking trip.
As an avid hiker and outdoorsmen, it's natural that Jason Lominac enjoys time spent outside. He also shares this enjoyment and experience with family and friends who are in need of a well timed recharge. Read about this month's featured Hiking Texan and how he uses the Guadalupe Peak hike to help people in his life.
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Follow trails that used to twist through mighty pines to explore areas of new growth at Bastrop State Park.
It’s a new year, a new decade and maybe a new you! It’s common for folks to set goals around personal fitness, health and new hobbies — so skip the gym membership and set your goals on more outdoor recreation that’s good for mind, body and soul. For January, we’ve selected some fantastic First Day Hikes for your new year, so you can easily explore a new trail!
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