It's almost every outdoor lover's dream.
Big starry nights, woods or open desert. It’s so quiet you can hear the locals, and the locals don’t have 2 feet. Backpacking is getting away. Away from traffic, lines, malls,
My favorite trails are wooded ones near moving rivers. I like the quiet of the forest, broken only by the sound of the running river. I have friends who long for the desert; they love the barren landscape and the amazing sunsets. That is one thing that makes backpacking so amazing, the vistas and trails are there to be had. It truly is the road less traveled.
Even though Houston is not known as a backpacker’s mecca, we have trails to practice carrying our packs and parks to practice overnighting. I have always found that no matter what it is I am plotting to do for a trip, I can find a way to practice and get my skill set up, without ever leaving our city or the not-too-far surrounding areas.
Ever been walking on the Buffalo Bayou Trail and have seen someone, pack full, hiking down the hill leading to the bayou and back up to Allen Parkway? That is someone who is going to be ready for
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Ever been walking on the Buffalo Bayou Trail and have seen someone, pack full, hiking down the hill leading to the bayou and back up to Allen Parkway?