Austin, TX: Enchanted Rock Loop
Circumnavigate a 425-foot monolith on this 4.9-miler that crosses a sandy creek and cruises classic Texas Hill Country west of Austin.
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Dallas: Bonham State Park LoopThis gentle 4.8-mile loop rolls through Texas woods and grasslands to a breezy lakeshore.
Houston, TX: Lake LivingstonAn introduction to Texas' second-largest lake, this 13.25-mile round-trip paddle on Lake Livingston's western shore will have you rubbing elbows with the locals--turtles, snakes and alligators included. Austin: Barton Creek Greenbelt SouthWaterfalls, swimming holes, and shady lunch spots highlight this 10.4-miler, just a short bus ride from downtown. |
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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! Neches River Canoe TripTake note...these distance units are off. This trip is closer to 10 miles. The file originally had some points in Nacogdoches before departing, which added the extra distance. Editing the extraneous points out did not fix the distance/time. |
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. |
Editors' Choice Snow Award 2012: Sierra Designs Tov and L.L. Bean Ultralite 850Gear Editor Kristin Hostetter explains the new innovations in down insulation technology |
Editors' Choice Snow Award 2012: Vasque Snow Junkie UD BootsStaff Photographer Ben Fullerton reviews the lightweight Snow Junkie boots from Vasque |
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