Houston, TX: Spring Creek Paddle
Preview the Spring Creek Greenway--and pull up for a sandbar picnic--on this 12-mile paddle that cruises a lazy creek between newly protected shorelines of Montgomery and Harris county parks.
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Austin, TX: Lost Pines Hiking TrailThis 7-mile circuit offers a Texas treasure: a chance to hike and camp under an isolated stand of loblolly pines where countless birds nest and sing. Bring a bird ID book.
Dallas: Bonham State Park LoopThis gentle 4.8-mile loop rolls through Texas woods and grasslands to a breezy lakeshore. Dallas: Ray Roberts Greenbelt HikeOnly 30 minutes from downtown, this 7.4-mile out- and-back runs a shady corridor of bottomland hard- woods teeming with deer, armadillos, and songbirds. |
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BTSR1 week in the western texas Davis Mountains, HOT HOT HOT!
Walnut Creek Metro ParkA totally urban park that feels rural with tons of fantastic single track packed into a small area. The combinations of rides/hikes are endless! |
Rip & Go: Lost Maples Loop, Lost Maples State Natural Area, TXWarm up for hiking season with a mellow escape to a maze of limestone plateaus. Local Hikes in the Central U.S. — March 2013Snag a dozen great winter trips, including a texas Hill Country overnight, a Lake Superior snowshoe, and a hike to Apostle islands ice caves. Local Hikes in the Central U.S.Camp lake-side in Arkansas, summit 800-foot Nebraska bluffs, see Wisconsin's best foliage (alone), and dayhike near Dallas. Plus: 8 more autumn hikes. |
Trail Mix: Great November Hikes in the Central U.S.Your region's go-now guide: Perfect days in Indianapolis, Minneapolis, and Tulsa. From the Field: BACKPACKER trail scouts' top Central local hikesTry a 9-mile out-and-back in Ohio's Hemlock Gorge or hike through history in Per Marquette State Park or on the Saddle Rock Trail in Nebraska. |
Gear Review: The North Face Summit Series Anti-Matter SoftshellThis softshell packs a double punch with waterproofing and breathability. |
Gear Review: Big Sky Soul TentGo lightweight with this freestanding solo tent. |
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