Tag: Walking
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Feature Friday: The Pack That Carries More Than Gear
Today’s feature? My Osprey HikeLite 18 — a compact, trail-tested daypack that’s been with me every step of the way on my Palo Duro Canyon training hikes. It may not look flashy, but this pack is one of the most important pieces of gear I own. It’s lightweight, breathable, and perfectly fits my 2.5L hydropack,…
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Wellness Wednesday – A Decade With One Kidney: What I’ve Learned Since 2013
In 2013, I did something that changed two lives—mine and someone else’s. I became a living kidney donor. It wasn’t a dramatic decision for me. It was rooted in something quiet but fierce—a deep sense of love, responsibility, and purpose. I didn’t know then all the ways this choice would shape who I am today.…
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Trail Tuesdays: The Path to Strong is Never Straight
Trail Tuesdays Murph Prep, Mindset, and Muscle on the Move Some Tuesdays, the trail is dusty and wild. Other days, it’s made of air squats, push-ups, and sit-ups in a quiet room while my muscles burn and my mind fights to stay present. Either way, it’s always a trail—a path that winds through challenge, grit,…
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Snapshot Sunday: Finding Light in the Canyon
Some people wake up on Mother’s Day with breakfast in bed or brunch reservations.Me? I woke up and laced up my boots. I hiked into Palo Duro Canyon yesterday — Texas’ own quiet giant — where flowers bloom between rocks and the wind carries more grace than most conversations ever could. These moments in nature…
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Unlocking Nature’s Bounty: The Perks of a Texas Park Pass
Living a stone’s throw from the breathtaking Palo Duro Canyon, I’m reminded daily of the natural treasures that Texas holds. But what amplifies this blessing is my trusty Texas Parks Pass, a key to exploring the vast and vibrant outdoors that the Lone Star State offers. The pass is more than just a ticket to…
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Tech Tuesday: Strava
Hi there! I will tell you right now that I am no technical guru…I used to be, but, well, tech moves so much faster than me nowadays. I am still learning to use Instagram, so if you’re a genius at “the Gram” help a girl out. Anyway, back to Strava. I use Strava mostly for…
