The Texas Trailhead

06/30/2026

Where is your favorite swimming hole in Texas? (Not your pool!) when there’s water, I love the blanco river in between Kyle/San Marcos

06/29/2026

A good day hike doesn’t require a mountain of gear—but having the right essentials can make your hike safer and much more enjoyable.

This is the checklist I use before heading out on Texas trails, whether I’m hiking a familiar state park or exploring somewhere new.

What item is always in your backpack?

06/28/2026

If you were a new hiker, what’s your top tip for hiking in the summer?

06/23/2026

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06/23/2026

The CCC Built Bastrop State Park — And It's Still Standing
https://youtu.be/ymZIE7R_noM

Many visitors walk through Bastrop State Park without realizing tha...

06/13/2026

A co-founder of the global lifestyle and outdoor brand YETI, Ryan Seiders, is one of the owners of a sprawling West Texas ranch that has in recent weeks been involved in construction activities related to the Trump administration's planned border wall in the state's Big Bend region. From Marfa Public Radio: https://www.kut.org/news/2026-06-11/yeti-co-founder-among-owners-of-west-texas-ranch-facilitating-border-wall-construction

06/10/2026

The Trump administration confirmed on Tuesday it is planning to build 17 miles of metal barriers through Big Bend National Park to prevent off-road vehicles from driving to and from the Rio Grande.

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06/05/2026

05/30/2026

The Backpack Material Everyone Ignores Might Be Better
https://youtu.be/q2_wiToUfcw

If you’ve ever wondered whether a h**p backpack can actually hold u...