Sam Houston National Forest

A Muddy Slog

We have had two types of hikes this spring, cancelled hikes and muddy/wet hikes. This morning was beautiful, and we headed up to Sam Houston National Forest west of Lake Conroe. The sun was bright. The skies were blue. The trails were muddy and criss-crossed with fallen trees. This was…
Hiking in the rain

A Very Wet Spring and Lots of Interest in the Club

This spring has been notable for weekend rains. That is hopefully wonderful for the farmers, but it has been less than ideal for a band of people who like to get out outdoors for hiking and camping. So far, we have had three Day Hikes cancelled (or postponed, or postponed…
Brazos Bend State Park

Brazos Bend State Park

Brazos Bend State Park is truly wonderful. The weather was surprisingly nice, considering we were expecting rain. We did get rain, but not enough to be a problem for our camping and hiking activities. The campgrounds were very nice, and especially roomy. The hike on Saturday was amazing! The wetlands,…