Trek Southwest

04/09/2017

01/09/2017

Know how to improvise, but try to be prepared.

29/08/2017

We have a lot of friends and family throughout Houston and the Texas Gulf Coast. Everybody is okay and dry for now, but others are losing everything.

It's going to take years to recover and the people that are going to have to rebuild their lives are going to need all the help they can get.

As our hearts break for Houston, the Gulf Coast, and other affected areas, here are ways to contribute.

28/08/2017

The first portion of one of the most beautiful hikes in the State of Texas.

20/06/2017

Be careful out there. Hike early in the morning before it starts getting hot and bring plenty of water.

A woman died while hiking in Big Bend National Park over the weekend as temperatures across Texas climbed over 110 degrees.

18/05/2017

Stay hydrated.

12/05/2017

Photos are one thing, but drones drive me absolutely nuts.

Drones should be banned from all public lands.

As drones, smartphones other gadgets invade America’s most tranquil trails, many lament the loss of peace and quiet

07/05/2017

Awesome! Golden Spoon Winner for Cub Scout Pack 3199 using an adaptation of our Chicken and Dumplings Recipe.

Thanks Trek Southwest for the awesome recipe post 🥄

16/03/2017

Time lapse video shot by Robert Turner. Sunrise from Loop Camp off of River Road West in Big Bend National Park.

You can actually camp South of Mexico from these sites. Get directions here: http://www.treksw.com/backcountry-camping-river-road-west-big-bend/

Looking north towards the Chisos Mountains

07/12/2016

04/11/2016

Does anybody still take pie irons camping with them?

I loved these things when I was a kid. Something about grilled cheese cooked over a campfire just can't be beat. They taste much better than any attempt at making them in the kitchen.

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13/10/2016

Many hikers set epic, long-term goals for themselves, like summiting a treacherous mountain or hiking a grueling trail. Paul Evans was no different. His lifelong dream was to hike the Appalachian Trail, but two heart attacks and his untimely death at age 53 left that dream unfulfilled.

06/10/2016

Hiker Finds Blair Witch Style Missing Persons Signs And Abandoned Camp In Woods

Language warning.

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20/09/2016

Spaghetti isn't something that pops into my head when I think campfire recipes. Mostly due to the mess that you typically make when cooking it. This single skillet recipe makes it easy.

My family loves spaghetti and meatballs, but to take it camping just seemed like such a hassle. Between boiling the pasta and cooking the sauce and meatballs – it was just too much work for camping (and too many dishes to clean!) Until I discovered..

06/09/2016

When Robin was out hiking Pole Knoll Recreation Area in Greer, Arizona, she came across this burning tree that was struck by lightning. The Greer area was hit hard by the Wallow fire back in 2011. She may have prevented another after she called it in to Park Rangers.

My family recently went on a week-long camping trip in the Greer, Arizona area and absolutely fell in love. The Greer area was one of the hardest hit places when the Wallow Fire burned in 2011. The area is recovering nicely though and there is a...

06/09/2016

I'm not sure why it's even a question as to whether or not to press charges. Of course they should.

Video Captures Vandals Knocking Over Oregon Rock Formation - Footage of incident is going viral, and Oregon State Police are looking at pressing charges.
http://adv-jour.nl/2cosChO

03/09/2016

I just don't understand.

30/08/2016

Tuff Canyon (not to be confused with tough) in Big Bend National Park is an easy day hike down into the bottom of a canyon consisting primarily of a soft rock made out of volcanic tuff (volcanic ash). This canyon has been carved by thousands of...

17/08/2016

Giving Texans a bad name.

10/08/2016

Victor had been singing for hikers on Boquillas Canyon Trail in Big Bend from the Mexican side of the river for over 30 years. Maybe I wasn't supposed to, but I tipped.

If you ever make it out to Big Bend, bring your passport and visit the village of Boquillas across the river while you're there. Your dollars go a long way in their community.

Victor canoed across the Rio Grande (on the border of Texas and Mexico ) to sing and sell decorated sotol sticks, rocks, jewelry and other hand made objects ...

10/08/2016

Did you know about this?

Camping and hiking gear is expensive, so whenever we find something that doesn’t drain the bank account, we take full advantage.

30/07/2016

Sunset in the Davis Mountains of Texas

27/07/2016

Santa Elena Canyon in Big Bend National Park. This is one of our favorite places to watch the sun rise in Big Bend. It's also one of the busiest trails in the park, so getting to the trailhead right at daybreak is a good thing. It'll help you beat the crowds.

26/07/2016

"Many of us outdoor enthusiasts think that when we embark on an adventure, only then do we enter the danger zone. I would argue the opposite is true..."

26/07/2016

“My most memorable hikes can be classified as 'Shortcuts that Backfired'.”

― Edward Abbey, The Journey Home: Some Words in Defense of the American West

24/07/2016

Some sanitation workers near Los Alamos had quite the hitchhiker this week.

23/07/2016

In the desert, there aren't any Republicans or Democrats. Nobody telling you who to hate. We're all just fertilizer.

22/07/2016

Good advice for those heading off to summer camp.

The height of summer sees children of all ages heading off to summer camps across the country, most of whom arrive with a mix of excitement, homesickness, and anticipation. The Onion tells you how to get the most out of the experience