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Can you park overnight at the Cedar Hollow Trailhead? I know it's not on the main maps and most people say you have to hike from the main parking lots. The reason is my brother really wants to camp at a primitive site at Sawyer Hollow and can only hike a couple miles because of his illness.

Im looking for a good trail/park for me and a few friends to go preferably backpacking, only thing is I want to go somewhere where you can build a fire thats a must have for us. I know Texas is super strict on burn bans but theres gotta be something around, any primitive camping with fire rings or parks where they let you burn off site? Were prepared campers, distance is not an issue id like to hike in pretty far Any help is appreciated TIA!

Let's say I want to see the sky island in GUMO as a day hike, what's the easiest trail combination to do it with?

Many of the suggested routes I'm finding involve summiting Hunter Peak. While I do want to summit Hunter Peak myself, I want to show the sky island to someone who isn't a big fan of scaling mountains. I'm aware getting up to the sky island elevation is always going to involve a significant climb, but despite that what's the easiest way to do it?

Might be a bit of a noob question but I'm wanting to get into camping while hiking. My 5 year old loves camping and we need to branch out from our backyard but dont want to go to drive up camp sites. We hike often, just haven't mixed the two into the same outing. However, how do you know or find state/national parks that allow camping along or near the trails and not in a designated campsite? We're in the dfw area and arent afraid of a drive if anyone has some great suggestions.

Going camping this weekend to watch the peak of the Leonids Meteor Shower which is Friday night to Saturday morning. Gonna be renting a travel trailer and would like to get a spot at Ratcliff Lake that has electricity and water connections. There's only a handful you can reserve on recreation.gov and they're all booked, but plenty are first come, first serve.

I can do a half day on Friday to pickup and load the travel trailer but realistically probably won't be getting to Ratcliff Lake until 5pm. What are the chances a spot will be available?

I do have a spot reserved at Magnolia Ridge Park as a backup but that's a 1.5 hr drive from Davy Crockett and want to know if it's worth giving Ratcliff Lake a shot or not.

Hi! I still need your help with all things gear, camping, and the great outdoors for those living in Austin, Texas, ages 27-40, and earning $75K+ annually. My name is Sabrina S., and I'm a graduate student through Georgetown University conducting research for an Austin-based communications project. It would be amazing to get your thoughts through an anonymous survey rooted in outdoor activities!

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Thank you in advance to those who love spending time in the wild!

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Happy camping!

Sabrina S.

We have a 10-4pm reservation for Lost Maples tomorrow. My kids are ages 10, 9, and 6 and fairly active.

What trails would you recommend that could potentially be suitable for our family?

Thanks for all advice!

Howdy Y’all,

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This Friday, I‘m driving from Houston to Austin. Since I'll be relatively close to the Hill Country, I’m entertaining the idea of extending my stay to see the eclipse on Saturday!

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I’d like to spend Friday night in my car to catch the eclipse at a location slightly (or not so) removed from San Antonio, aiming for a less crowded spot. After doing a little research, I found Enchanted Rock and Lost Maples, alongside some links to Hipcamp. However, it appears that the spots listed on Hipcamp are primarily tailored for RVs - which my CX5 surely doesn't qualify as - and are substantially booked.

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I am reaching out for any recommendations on alternative locations where I could crash in my car to view the eclipse the next day. Additionally, I am open to insights on whether this plan is even feasible or advisable.

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Thanks!

Hi there!

My name is Sabrina, and I am a graduate student at Georgetown University conducting research for an Austin-based communications project. I need your help with all things gear, camping, and the great outdoors. It would be amazing to get your thoughts through an anonymous survey rooted in outdoor activities!

Please use this link to take the survey: https://georgetown.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_dgqBYjrocuqnBvo

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Thank you in advance to those who love spending time in the wild!

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All the best,

Sabrina

Hey, I’m going to hike only part of the loop and my buddy and I only want to bring one car. I understand cell service is good. Can we get an Uber/Lyft to pick us up at one of the trailheads when we’re finished to take us back to our car?

Is camping and hiking at Colorado bend state park worth it in late January? Or should I wait till spring if possible?

It has been a long while since I have solo camped. Was wondering what campgrounds would be good for a shakedown trip.

I plan to go car camping alone at Colorado Bend and Eisenhower this weekend. I have told 8 or so people thus far and gotten odd reactions. "Is that safe?!" Kind of stuff. I was not worried until now. So, is this a dumb idea or not?

Hello,

I'm from Belgium in Europe. Next spring I would like to combine 2 extra-ordinary nature events in the USA:

• the solar eclipse on Apr 08. This will be my 7th eclipse trip. I would like to see this superb natural event from somewhere in Texas, as the weather prospects are the best here, for instance from Waco, but I will decide last minute based on the actual weather forecast.
• stormchasing in Oklahoma. It's more than 10 years I would like to see this spectacular nature event. I found different websites where the first tours are organized in the beginning of May

It means I have around 20 days between those events. I am an experienced longe distance hiker, I can walk about 15 miles a day. 20x15 is approximately the distance between Waco and Oklahoma City.

My idea is to walk that distance with my hiking trolley and my tent. I've been to USA many times in the past, this is another way to discover your beautiful country, and I was never in Texas before. I prefer not to take big highways, but smaller streets or offroad where possible.

I have already 2 important questions about the feasability of this idea:

• As I don't prefer wildcamping (I don't even know if it is permitted in USA), are camping places close enough to each other to span that distance ? I will not always camp, I'm also a couchsurfer, so I will combine different methods for finding a night place.
• Is it dangerous ? I mean, are there for instance dangerous animals in the surroundings that I should avoid ? And because the storm season will start shortly, is weather still enough to do when I'm in the neightbourhood of Oklahoma ?

I thank you in advance for your feedback,

Dirk Van Hessche, Belgium

Hello! We’re a university student-run start-up from Montreal passionate about making things easier for others to enjoy the outdoors, which is why we wholeheartedly believe in our goal of developing a new mosquito repellent that is all-in-one safe, effective, and eco-friendly. We’d love it if North American campers and hikers could share their thoughts and feelings toward the current repellents they use. We’ve created a quick 5-minute survey linked below and would be grateful to hear from you! As well, feel free to leave your thoughts below :) Thank you so much in advance!

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I'm passing thru San Angelo tomorrow, and I plan on stopping at the state park for a hike. Any recommendations or preferences on the North or South unit?

Join us at Choke Canyon State Park on May 6th/7th for an unforgettable volunteering experience! We'll be painting cabins, camping, enjoying delicious food, and exploring the park's trails. Don't miss out—sign up now at https://getoutsidealliance.org/upcoming-events

Thank you for volunteering with us April 22-23 weekend! The park staff and GOA team really appreciates it!

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Looking for an exciting outdoor adventure in Texas? Join us for our upcoming volunteering event at Choke Canyon State Park!

After the success of our other state park events, we are back again with a two-part project to support this beautiful state park. We will be revitalizing all of the cabins with a fresh coat of paint, inside and out, as a part of the State Park Centennial efforts.

Not only will you be contributing to a great cause, but you'll also have the opportunity to hike and camp in the stunning natural surroundings of Choke Canyon State Park. We'll be camping out for both weekends, with delicious food provided by our sponsor HEB.

Join us on either April 22 or May 6 to make a difference and have some fun! Sign up now at our website, and let's give back to this wonderful state park together.

https://getoutsidealliance.org/upcoming-events

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Looking for an exciting outdoor adventure in Texas? Join us for our upcoming volunteering event at Choke Canyon State Park!

After the success of our other state park events, we are back again with a two-part project to support this beautiful state park. We will be revitalizing all of the cabins with a fresh coat of paint, inside and out, as a part of the State Park Centennial efforts.

Not only will you be contributing to a great cause, but you'll also have the opportunity to hike and camp in the stunning natural surroundings of Choke Canyon State Park. We'll be camping out for both weekends, with delicious food provided by our sponsor HEB.

Join us on either April 22 or May 6 to make a difference and have some fun! Sign up now at our website, and let's give back to this wonderful state park together.

https://getoutsidealliance.org/upcoming-events

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