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  • About Myself

    About Myself

    Throwback to December 2011. I graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with my Masters in Advertising, under the school of communication. I also received my bachelor’s degrees in advertising, which fell under the school of communication too. For my day job, I’m a digital media strategist. Due to COVID19, my work hours are…


  • Diversify The Outdoors

    Diversify The Outdoors

    One of the things I talk about before starting our adventure (hiking/camping) is diversity. To follow up, on our hikes/camping trips, we pay close attention to see if there is diversity amongst hikers at the park. We rarely see any of our black brothers and sisters, thankfully the Latinx community is making more appearances, but…


  • Hiking Guide: Leave No Trace

    Hiking Guide: Leave No Trace

    Here is a hiking guide for the Leave No Trace mantra or hiking code, however you would like to think of it. t’s common to read it on signs, hear people mention it, or see it on social media. But what does it mean? There are several layers to it, and I wanted to provide…


  • Day Hike Guide: The Essentials

    Day Hike Guide: The Essentials

    Here is a day hike guide to the essentials for a 7-10 mile hike. I have seen the word essentials pop around, which is vague for the novice hiker; therefore, I wanted to create something for you! The first eight slides are what I consider essential. The last slide includes optional items depending on what…


  • Day Hike Guide: Pick Your Goal

    Day Hike Guide: Pick Your Goal

    Bookmark this post or take a screenshot of this guide to consider before going on a day hike. Please pick your goal and go hiking with an intention. I want you to go on a hike and be successful. One factor is that it is important to decide the goal of your hike. Questions: Are…


  • Day Hike Check-List

    Day Hike Check-List

    Bookmark this post or take of a screenshot of this generic list of things to consider before going on a day hike. GET YOUR HIKE ON Y’ALL! Be bold and healthy. Be free, get excited to breathe air, and stay hydrated to finish the hike. Think twice before walking out of your home. It is…