Monday, November 09, 2009

Lone Star Hiking Trail

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Did you know that Texas has it's very own "Appalachian" Trail? Okay, well, it's really not anything like the Appalachian ...
Sunday, January 27, 2008

West 11th Street Park

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"This beautiful 20.2 acre pocket wilderness is the largest remaining native Texas forest inside the 610 Loop. Containing amenities no ...
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Saturday, January 12, 2008

Links to More Trail Information

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Found a couple of links this morning that I thought might help you get out and walk. http://www.houstontx.gov/parks/parktrail-boundaries.htm...
Saturday, May 05, 2007

Nature as Meditation

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Nature inspires us, fills us with awe, and provides us with visual and auditory beauty. For me, nature is spiritual. It can change my sense ...
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Monday, April 09, 2007

Save a Park

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As many of you who love the outdoors know, city, state and federal parks are taking a beating from being chronically underfunded. Maintenanc...
Friday, March 16, 2007

Terry Hershey Park (Hike and Bike Trail)

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Introduction: Terry Hershey Park is part of the Harris County park system. It has a small playground, a gazebo, and approximately 10.83 mi...
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Monday, February 19, 2007

E.R. and Ann Taylor Park

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Introduction: ER and Ann Taylor Park is a 26 acre park located at 1850 Reed Road, just south of Reliant Center. It is known by birders for ...
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Thursday, February 08, 2007

Galveston Beach in Winter

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I spent the weekend in Galveston at a beach house attending a spiritual retreat. I was pleasantly surprised at how empty the beaches were a...
Tuesday, January 30, 2007

Nature Links and Resources

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Here are a few links and resources to help you in your nature and hiking activities. http://www.fun365days.com/hiking.php (hiking trails on ...
Tuesday, January 23, 2007

Nature's Revelry

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I have been participating in an art journal project for the past year with Kay Kemp's Wild Heart Art group. There are 14 artists each w...
Saturday, January 20, 2007

Tree Facts

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I love trees. I love looking at them, planting and growing them, walking through them. I was discussing some of the incredible stories abou...
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Wednesday, January 03, 2007

Rice University Loop

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Introduction: The Rice University near the medical center in Houston has a three mile loop around its campus which is popular with both jog...
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Thursday, December 28, 2006

Trail Bike Trails at Memorial Park

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Upper Left: Trail Entrance Upper Right: Trail marker Bottom: Typical Trail Introduction: Within Memorial Park are a set of trails collectiv...
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Picnic Loop at Memorial Park

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Introduction: The Picnic Loop of Memorial Park is on the south side of Memorial Drive. It is a paved road through part of the park which has...
Saturday, December 23, 2006

Sam Houston Park - Downtown

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Sorry I haven't posted in a while. I got sick right before Thanksgiving and have not fully recovered. I've not been out walking unti...
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Sunday, November 19, 2006

Memorial Park - Three Mile Circle

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Introduction: The most popular walking and jogging trail in Memorial Park (and possibly in the city) is the three mile loop. Memorial Park ...
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Monday, October 30, 2006

Technorati Post

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One Square Inch of Silence

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Gordon Hempton is an acoustic ecologist. His mission is to protect nature from man-made sound. All of us have had the experience of a noisy ...
Tuesday, October 24, 2006

Houston Arboretum and Nature Center - Go Now!

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Left: A typical trail in this glorious urban park Right: One of the ponds teeming with wildlife Introduction: The Houston Arboretum and Na...

Park People's Greenway Trails Map

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Finally, a park and trails map for Houston! No more having to search on the Internet or ask everyone you know about parks and trails. The Pa...
Friday, October 13, 2006

Paul Carr Jogging Trail

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Introduction: In the Heights, inside the 610 loop, in Houston, Texas is a neat neighborhood jogging/walking path called the Paul Carr Joggi...
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Wednesday, October 11, 2006

Lake Houston City Park (NEW)

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In progress! Right: Peach Creek from the Walking Bridge Lake Houston Park Left: This is a typical picture of the trails in the park. This...

Hermann Park, an Inner City Jewel

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Introduction: If you've not been to the 445 acre Hermann Park near the Medical Center in Houston lately, you're missing out. In the...
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