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Eagle Rock Loop
By: Haley Cottey Last year we backpacked Eagle Rock Loop a few times in the Ouachita National Forest and loved learning about this adventure gem that is just 4 hours from DFW. Eagle Rock Loop is a great option for a weekend backpacking trip within driving distance of DFW for the seasoned and beginner backpacker alike. At just 4 hours from Dallas, this highly trafficked loop features beautiful views, water falls, plenty of swimming areas, challenging hikes that will leave you feeling empowered and plenty of established campsites near the river with fire rings so you relax and enjoy the evening. The trail...
Support these local DFW Outfitters
By: Haley Cottey If 2020 taught us anything, it was how important it is to explore local and support local! When traveling is difficult, exploring local trails and activities is so important. It can open our eyes to the fact that our backyard is bigger than we think and YES there are amazing green spaces right here in DFW. (see Part 1 and Part 2 of our DFW Trail Highlights). Equally important is changing our mindset to intentionally support our local businesses. Yes Amazon is convenient and eating at chain restaurants is easy but supporting local business is SO important...
5 Ways to Practice Mindfulness in Nature
By: Alycia Mantooth What do you think of when hear the word “mindfulness?” Do you picture stillness, silence, someone seated cross-legged on a cushion? The “perfect” atmosphere for mindfulness is not always a quiet, serene setting. You can be walking in the middle of everyday life and practice mindfulness. Mindfulness is, “a technique in which one focuses one’s full attention only on the present, experiencing thoughts, feelings, and sensations but not judging them.” One of the most powerful places to practice is in nature. Mindfulness in movement can even amplify your experience (so, naturally, I created a podcast with that title)....
Hiking in DFW Part 2
By: Haley Cottey I often hear things like "I grew up in California and moved here a few years ago. There is just nothing to do here" and while I totally know where people are coming from and I have said this myself countless times about DFW, I have made it my mission to explore this metroplex and prove you can enjoy the outdoors even in DFW. Plus with the current pandemic, we are encouraged more and more to stay close to home. You can stay close to home and still enjoy unique outdoor spaces and have adventures! (If you want to make...
5 Easy Steps to Using Less Trash
By: Haley Cottey This is simply a beginners guide to consuming less trash. Obviously there are MANY places to start and it can seem overwhelming which is why I put together this 5 step plan to help people start changing their habits. Before the pandemic, The EPA reported that the average American person will produce about 5.91 pounds of trash daily. About 1.51 pounds were recycled; 4.40 pounds was the rough average daily waste per person. With COVID 19, Americans, as well as the rest of the world; has increased our use of single use items tremendously. While nature has started rebounding and...
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