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Make it stand out The bridge between Sun Creek Park and Connemara Meadow https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5da7487a6e8ef6266a6a6199/1633030263562-A4A96IXTHN7Q2FWUMXZU/IMG_1108.jpg Journal - Photo Journal: Connemara Meadow Nature Preserve - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5da7487a6e8ef6266a6a6199/1633030687333-QJVTESGRFGE4VUZV81UH/IMG_1048.jpg Journal - Photo Journal: Connemara Meadow Nature Preserve - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5da7487a6e8ef6266a6a6199/1633030556664-F22QLQE2E7Z5S2CBTIDZ/IMG_1029.jpg Journal - Photo Journal: Connemara Meadow Nature Preserve - Make it stand out Preserve entrance from Sun Creek Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5da7487a6e8ef6266a6a6199/1633030604966-DW3WI6WCHN8PB0MI0LZE/IMG_1032.jpg Journal - Photo Journal: Connemara Meadow Nature Preserve - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5da7487a6e8ef6266a6a6199/1633030654333-8D2VMB60FSU6CXBWDY9B/IMG_1045.jpg Journal - Photo Journal: Connemara Meadow Nature Preserve - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5da7487a6e8ef6266a6a6199/1633029510383-CKNGNOPZMGGPKUYURZ8C/IMG_1104.jpg Journal - Photo Journal: Connemara Meadow Nature Preserve - Make it stand out The concrete path continues under Alma Road, but we haven’t explored further at this point! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5da7487a6e8ef6266a6a6199/1633030090830-DFLCGQHDKHIE51P6RT7F/IMG_1036.jpg Journal - Photo Journal: Connemara Meadow Nature Preserve - Make it stand out Entering into the meadows https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5da7487a6e8ef6266a6a6199/1633029140839-ZDDMT3XMD1LXNCFJW9M6/IMG_1074.jpg Journal - 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Photo Journal: Connemara Meadow Nature Preserve - Make it stand out Not knowing where I was going, or the boundaries of the park, I generally followed the mowed paths https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5da7487a6e8ef6266a6a6199/1633029697117-M19U9XU91W6A48VBRN6L/IMG_1106.jpg Journal - Photo Journal: Connemara Meadow Nature Preserve - Make it stand out First signs of Autumn. 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- Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.wildernew.com/journal/mccordlakefront monthly 0.5 2021-09-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5da7487a6e8ef6266a6a6199/1624987651774-YFG7TYFXDE6ZFGNEAJNG/IMG_9292.jpg Journal - Photo Journal: McCord Park & Lakefront Trail in Little Elm - Make it stand out Glimpses of Lake Lewisville through the trees https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5da7487a6e8ef6266a6a6199/1624988173297-IE3XOOXFXSIMUAGCPQW2/IMG_9280.jpg Journal - Photo Journal: McCord Park & Lakefront Trail in Little Elm - Make it stand out The boardwalk https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5da7487a6e8ef6266a6a6199/1624987447096-3L4VMXUHV259GJS8QKDR/IMG_9283.jpg Journal - Photo Journal: McCord Park & Lakefront Trail in Little Elm - Make it stand out Disc Golf course at McCord Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5da7487a6e8ef6266a6a6199/1624987774899-5DWB0B44Y706FEZKC24X/IMG_9301.jpg Journal - Photo Journal: McCord Park & Lakefront Trail in Little Elm - Make it stand out A beautiful Great White Heron seen in a marshy area along the trail https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5da7487a6e8ef6266a6a6199/1624987477636-Y62QNRBJ65Q7FQPPT34D/IMG_9281.jpg Journal - Photo Journal: McCord Park & Lakefront Trail in Little Elm - Make it stand out Dog park at McCord Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5da7487a6e8ef6266a6a6199/1624987733438-IKIFC0UVR5GU6GA385WA/IMG_9298.jpg Journal - Photo Journal: McCord Park & Lakefront Trail in Little Elm - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5da7487a6e8ef6266a6a6199/1624987618149-KPGPF4F623DEUPNAJLAC/IMG_9289.jpg Journal - Photo Journal: McCord Park & Lakefront Trail in Little Elm - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5da7487a6e8ef6266a6a6199/1624987696227-YZZ8N419BJDU3JWJUF7F/IMG_9295.jpg Journal - Photo Journal: McCord Park & Lakefront Trail in Little Elm - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5da7487a6e8ef6266a6a6199/1624987544412-YCWGQ0LRYCTBBG088BHV/IMG_9285.jpg Journal - Photo Journal: McCord Park & Lakefront Trail in Little Elm - Make it stand out Lakefront Trail https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5da7487a6e8ef6266a6a6199/1624987580212-U4FB3WBAXMMZ17HTREJ0/D073B8D1-6A5A-4E9C-9322-E43CCE364A7D.JPG Journal - Photo Journal: McCord Park & Lakefront Trail in Little Elm - Make it stand out A gravel path adds to the sense of adventure! https://www.wildernew.com/journal/crosstimberstrail monthly 0.5 2021-06-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5da7487a6e8ef6266a6a6199/1616614533156-F0W6JJ2Q8UDZ33ZXYWSP/P3070601.JPG Journal - Photo Journal: Cross Timbers Trail at Lake Texoma https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5da7487a6e8ef6266a6a6199/1616613616536-4BMSC08BC2BP597A0JU5/P3070547.JPG Journal - Photo Journal: Cross Timbers Trail at Lake Texoma https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5da7487a6e8ef6266a6a6199/1616612185508-SNSU0PJ1R8389KEPA9VR/P3060460.JPG Journal - Photo Journal: Cross Timbers Trail at Lake Texoma My friend Rachel and I at the start of the trail. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5da7487a6e8ef6266a6a6199/1616613463809-5GNMB12SESO2J2ZQE37Z/P3070529.JPG Journal - Photo Journal: Cross Timbers Trail at Lake Texoma https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5da7487a6e8ef6266a6a6199/1616612396215-8DAWF6FGJKHD08EG1G09/P3070470.JPG Journal - Photo Journal: Cross Timbers Trail at Lake Texoma You catch glimpses of the lake through the trees before getting a full view https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5da7487a6e8ef6266a6a6199/1616614302367-T0O4KTQE7YX9B65JOKEN/P3070593.JPG Journal - Photo Journal: Cross Timbers Trail at Lake Texoma https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5da7487a6e8ef6266a6a6199/1616613010969-36YR1VTJM892REEX5ODW/P3070508.JPG Journal - Photo Journal: Cross Timbers Trail at Lake Texoma https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5da7487a6e8ef6266a6a6199/1616614857932-7TXUESVU6IXSXM468WBP/IMG-7349.jpg Journal - Photo Journal: Cross Timbers Trail at Lake Texoma We selected a slightly different route on the return and the trail followed the lake, looking toward Oklahoma. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5da7487a6e8ef6266a6a6199/1616612154866-NDVCVRDX0Z1IMOMG243X/P3060459.JPG Journal - Photo Journal: Cross Timbers Trail at Lake Texoma The “trail map” at Juniper Point. Not quite helpful, but you can download the map from the AllTrails app or practice your navigation skills. Be warned… cell service is not always available, so accessing a map through data is not always possible. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5da7487a6e8ef6266a6a6199/1616612922966-BDWNSQNMME0LI1Z9EMR7/P3070501.JPG Journal - Photo Journal: Cross Timbers Trail at Lake Texoma Early signs of Spring! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5da7487a6e8ef6266a6a6199/1616613862399-XDM7DK808D6YZPI9CIYP/P3070560.JPG Journal - Photo Journal: Cross Timbers Trail at Lake Texoma Rocky terrain, much like hiking in Arkansas https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5da7487a6e8ef6266a6a6199/1616614337427-ON1564NEZURRXVPGZHL6/P3070594.JPG Journal - Photo Journal: Cross Timbers Trail at Lake Texoma https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5da7487a6e8ef6266a6a6199/1616614601092-M585DNEZJJ2ZCLJ2K7BP/IMG-7327.jpg Journal - Photo Journal: Cross Timbers Trail at Lake Texoma https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5da7487a6e8ef6266a6a6199/1616612778477-9I9FT5IPVEGUBQ9649UB/P3070493.JPG Journal - Photo Journal: Cross Timbers Trail at Lake Texoma Up, up, up! 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https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5da7487a6e8ef6266a6a6199/1616612977055-4D73HTDD7EUBREXHG78C/P3070506.JPG Journal - Photo Journal: Cross Timbers Trail at Lake Texoma “A good day can carry you for a long time.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5da7487a6e8ef6266a6a6199/1616613776754-1L20TNPOTOWA0OBEQ8V6/P3070556.JPG Journal - Photo Journal: Cross Timbers Trail at Lake Texoma https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5da7487a6e8ef6266a6a6199/1616614745581-JLMZXC3DOU2DSZIMBL08/P3070638.JPG Journal - Photo Journal: Cross Timbers Trail at Lake Texoma https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5da7487a6e8ef6266a6a6199/1616613652642-P0HLXBWAOGQL07G0OCYE/P3070550.JPG Journal - Photo Journal: Cross Timbers Trail at Lake Texoma Fern Grotto… just beginning to come back to life after Winter! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5da7487a6e8ef6266a6a6199/1616613113734-UBH73EWY0LRIVM2BMRS8/P3070510.JPG Journal - Photo Journal: Cross Timbers Trail at Lake Texoma https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5da7487a6e8ef6266a6a6199/1616612571132-FYSOA50QIFD0UYUORXJG/P3070486.JPG Journal - Photo Journal: Cross Timbers Trail at Lake Texoma Beautiful views of Lake Texoma https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5da7487a6e8ef6266a6a6199/1616613552385-C4TV8CTTHVO8C9KCDH2B/P3070540.JPG Journal - Photo Journal: Cross Timbers Trail at Lake Texoma When it splits, take the high road! The views are worth it and pictures don’t do it justice. This was a canyon like crevasse. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5da7487a6e8ef6266a6a6199/1616614800995-JZX4NT8Q1IACC8U8C4VC/P3070639.JPG Journal - Photo Journal: Cross Timbers Trail at Lake Texoma An unique sight.. maybe a “trail tree?” https://www.treehugger.com/trail-trees-living-native-american-legacy-4862242 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5da7487a6e8ef6266a6a6199/1616612338761-40SS636AQECWH0DALGXO/P3060463.JPG Journal - Photo Journal: Cross Timbers Trail at Lake Texoma In my opinion, the trail is well marked with blazes as shown in this photo. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5da7487a6e8ef6266a6a6199/1616614189692-9LLAKEMXDXRSJGC2MO72/P3070585.jpg Journal - Photo Journal: Cross Timbers Trail at Lake Texoma Hiking and mountain biking is permitted. If you ask me, it likely requires a great deal of skill to mountain bike this trail. https://www.wildernew.com/journal/2021/3/24-grief monthly 0.5 2021-06-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5da7487a6e8ef6266a6a6199/1616610746825-HBZC886A7XQFR3G5AODM/IMG-6586.jpg Journal - Reacquainted with Grief, Pulled Toward Life https://www.wildernew.com/journal/johhnybroyles-cottonwood monthly 0.5 2021-03-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5da7487a6e8ef6266a6a6199/1611166943929-ZAIRFH7H4BI8OIB4P0HA/PC290325.JPG Journal - Photo Journal: Johnny Broyle’s Nature Trail & Cottonwood Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5da7487a6e8ef6266a6a6199/1611165605810-104N5J5CRDGYDGMT059T/PC290315.JPG Journal - Photo Journal: Johnny Broyle’s Nature Trail & Cottonwood Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5da7487a6e8ef6266a6a6199/1611165551370-VEFJMHZOBA1V1S21UZ28/PC290313.JPG Journal - Photo Journal: Johnny Broyle’s Nature Trail & Cottonwood Park A section of the trail is up against a series of homes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5da7487a6e8ef6266a6a6199/1611167914265-54CT00QDHYVDQ1RDQJDR/PC290371.JPG Journal - 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Photo Journal: Johnny Broyle’s Nature Trail & Cottonwood Park Hobbes & Liberty taking in the views of Lewisville Lake https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5da7487a6e8ef6266a6a6199/1611167742206-EKQE92APOM4SYS4PSCCK/PC290365.JPG Journal - Photo Journal: Johnny Broyle’s Nature Trail & Cottonwood Park A beaver’s work https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5da7487a6e8ef6266a6a6199/1611167579337-HRARVG3WJV8UDSDFDKOV/PC290363.JPG Journal - Photo Journal: Johnny Broyle’s Nature Trail & Cottonwood Park Beautiful clouds https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5da7487a6e8ef6266a6a6199/1611165379471-ULH2ZVRS9D7ZBL22EIJQ/PC290301.JPG Journal - Photo Journal: Johnny Broyle’s Nature Trail & Cottonwood Park Wide, natural surface trail follows the lake https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5da7487a6e8ef6266a6a6199/1611164691054-2LVPX4TGEO5YFSL3SCMQ/PC290295.JPG Journal - Photo Journal: Johnny Broyle’s Nature Trail & Cottonwood Park The start of Johnny Broyle’s Nature Trail https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5da7487a6e8ef6266a6a6199/1611167342993-W291MYAOYIXSHKTJATTB/PC290345.JPG Journal - Photo Journal: Johnny Broyle’s Nature Trail & Cottonwood Park Part of the trail is paved to the Southwest https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5da7487a6e8ef6266a6a6199/1611167284244-UFIG29YFYCHXPEGPKLAM/PC290338.JPG Journal - Photo Journal: Johnny Broyle’s Nature Trail & Cottonwood Park https://www.wildernew.com/journal/2020/12/22-invitationtorest monthly 0.5 2021-01-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5da7487a6e8ef6266a6a6199/1605630253571-MUQJXIO5NNVX0F8B2TC1/image-asset.jpeg Journal - Invitation to Rest https://www.wildernew.com/journal/erwinpark monthly 0.5 2021-01-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5da7487a6e8ef6266a6a6199/1605628425028-F9KHTU6K7GRK3C7TM89J/IMG-1728.jpg Journal - Erwin Park Photo Journal https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5da7487a6e8ef6266a6a6199/1605629346747-6337WIDOH2INVGNIKKF7/IMG-1751.jpg Journal - Erwin Park Photo Journal https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5da7487a6e8ef6266a6a6199/1605628467063-M1OI9IIDPG5JBFOVC1EJ/IMG-1733.jpg Journal - 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Erwin Park Photo Journal https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5da7487a6e8ef6266a6a6199/1605628664560-RNKTO52F5D95HMVI2CWS/IMG-1750.jpg Journal - Erwin Park Photo Journal https://www.wildernew.com/journal/2020/10/bodyimageconference monthly 0.5 2020-10-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5da7487a6e8ef6266a6a6199/1603208700250-V83HOZPYFNZKHWRNO6O8/IMG-5810.JPG Journal - Introducing: In His Image - Body Image Conference for Teen Girls & Women All of us together at the 2019 In His Image Conference https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5da7487a6e8ef6266a6a6199/1603138338954-QE9A0X6YM86TKB6BCOJ9/InHisImage.jpg Journal - Introducing: In His Image - Body Image Conference for Teen Girls & Women https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5da7487a6e8ef6266a6a6199/1603138372366-3L4QN9YPKO7YX1YKZBNA/IMG_7900.JPG Journal - Introducing: In His Image - Body Image Conference for Teen Girls & Women Kristin Williams is a certified eating disorder registered dietitian who owns a private practice called Wonderfully Made Nutrition Counseling, serving the DFW area in the treatment of eating disorders and disordered eating. She is the author of, Unworthy Weight and the founder of the In His Image Body Image Conference for Teen Girls and Women. She is passionate about encouraging believers to be holy and set apart for the services of God in the area of food and body. Kristin serves on the board of the International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals for the DFW Chapter and is a member of the International Federation of Eating Disorder Dietitians. She lives in Corsicana, Texas with her husband, 2 kids, and multiple farm animals! Website: https://www.wonderfullymadenutritioncounseling.com/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5da7487a6e8ef6266a6a6199/1603138420533-1OSQAB3XSTZX2PVXKN0J/Juleeta+headshot.jpeg Journal - Introducing: In His Image - Body Image Conference for Teen Girls & Women Meet Juleeta Harvey who will be speaking on the topic of equipping girls for compassionate conversations about healthy body image! Juleeta is a storyteller who writes & speaks about healthy body image. Her heart is to empower today’s young woman with Biblical truth that spurs on healthy body image conversations. She also enjoys learning about other cultures, dancing, and spending time outdoors with her husband, Dave, & their five kids. You can connect with the growing Body Truth Community she hosts at www.bodytruth.org https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5da7487a6e8ef6266a6a6199/1603204663178-MYPCFB9DAJEQQL444YAA/les%2Bphoto.jpg Journal - Introducing: In His Image - Body Image Conference for Teen Girls & Women Leslie Blum (pronounced “bloom”) and her husband, Matt, live in Dallas. Leslie is currently Artist-In-Residence at Northwest Bible Church and has led contemporary and traditional worship for the past 20 years. Her passion is to create excellent, relevant music that draws people to the face of Christ no matter where they are on their journey. Her most intimate times with God have happened with music as the backdrop, and she seeks to create worship experiences that have something for everyone. Leslie also teaches private voice, piano, and guitar lessons. Leslie performs at various venues and private parties around the DFW area. She is an accomplished musician. Leslie received her BM in Vocal Performance from Baylor University and also studied Musical Theater at the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5da7487a6e8ef6266a6a6199/1603204975401-6Y7TVL6QSCJ6J0JW8WIF/JLewis%252Bphoto.jpg Journal - Introducing: In His Image - Body Image Conference for Teen Girls & Women Meet Jennifer Lewis with FreedomwithEating.com Jennifer is a nutrition manager at the Eating Recovery Center and also owns a nutrition private practice called Freedom with Eating. Jennifer graduated from the University of Texas in 2005 with a B.S. in Nutrition and has been licensed as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist since 2006. She holds certifications as an Intuitive Eating Pro and a Certified Eating Disorder Registered Dietitian (CEDRD). Jennifer is passionate about helping people find freedom and enjoyment with eating a wide variety of foods. She lives by the motto that all foods can fit into a healthy lifestyle. Jennifer has had an interest in food ever since she was a little girl. Her love of all things food related has continued to grow throughout her life. It is common now to find her in the kitchen on a Saturday afternoon whipping up a new recipe. For fun, Jennifer loves to walk and spoil her two precious goldendoodles. She also enjoys taking trips to Austin any chance she gets to spend time with her adorable two-and-a-half-year-old nephew. https://www.wildernew.com/journal/ftwnaturecenter monthly 0.5 2020-11-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5da7487a6e8ef6266a6a6199/1602602178858-ORDZXEACVOCAKT3ZKV0U/PA110214.JPG Journal - Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge: Photo Journal The lookout near the end of the Canyon Ridge Trail provides a great resting spot to enjoy the view and a snack! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5da7487a6e8ef6266a6a6199/1602602223716-IXOZUMD1O34H8WSF6SNE/PA110221.JPG Journal - Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge: Photo Journal Riverbottom Trail https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5da7487a6e8ef6266a6a6199/1602602515831-7LW4BHIXGPW8QAKGFI3V/PA110242.JPG Journal - Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge: Photo Journal The day started cool and cloudy, which was great for the elevation change. The sun began to come out as we were halfway back on the Canyon Ridge Trail. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5da7487a6e8ef6266a6a6199/1602602315011-OX4NIHEWXDPIDJ8884MF/PA110226.JPG Journal - Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge: Photo Journal https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5da7487a6e8ef6266a6a6199/1602601044934-I2ZCJIX94GVJFQE82KRW/PA100160.JPG Journal - Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge: Photo Journal Wild Hibiscus https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5da7487a6e8ef6266a6a6199/1602602764778-IEN36IE5Y853LNIUN8WR/PA110275.JPG Journal - Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge: Photo Journal Lotus Marsh https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5da7487a6e8ef6266a6a6199/1602602715307-495DP1EZYN6I5264VYF3/PA110273.JPG Journal - Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge: Photo Journal The Boardwalk https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5da7487a6e8ef6266a6a6199/1602602374517-N9WOJJI4BELBRVTOJ0E4/PA110235.JPG Journal - Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge: Photo Journal https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5da7487a6e8ef6266a6a6199/1602602083291-PA91YIQ9UX8RR6O8RIEX/PA110198.JPG Journal - Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge: Photo Journal https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5da7487a6e8ef6266a6a6199/1602601851068-R12B7VFR9UIEAH5BHM5T/PA100178.JPG Journal - Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge: Photo Journal https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5da7487a6e8ef6266a6a6199/1602602588504-PVPIO54048ME5JNE1GBR/PA110254.JPG Journal - Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge: Photo Journal West Fork of the Trinity River https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5da7487a6e8ef6266a6a6199/1602601947632-O6TZN9Q6YVUHWF5YLYGP/PA100179.JPG Journal - Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge: Photo Journal https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5da7487a6e8ef6266a6a6199/1602601124835-KULWWPKU8X5XQFRAXH8C/PA100166.JPG Journal - Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge: Photo Journal “Rest a while” structure https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5da7487a6e8ef6266a6a6199/1602602797260-AOXGT37OUZO7P8XFHAKL/PA110277.JPG Journal - Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge: Photo Journal https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5da7487a6e8ef6266a6a6199/1602600829405-JUAACH5T8W7QQZ1FGFER/PA100137.JPG Journal - Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge: Photo Journal The start of our adventure! Grateful for adventure buddies! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5da7487a6e8ef6266a6a6199/1602602632783-MDJ92VLM15B83X2AQBDM/PA110256.JPG Journal - Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge: Photo Journal Where the West Fork of the Trinity River meets the Lotus Marsh, with the bridge to the Cross Timbers Trail https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5da7487a6e8ef6266a6a6199/1602602482199-CIUG2G97NP1VT5VL2GZO/PA110240.JPG Journal - Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge: Photo Journal https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5da7487a6e8ef6266a6a6199/1602600926929-U2VY5442JGDITDUO1SV9/PA100139.JPG Journal - Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge: Photo Journal https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5da7487a6e8ef6266a6a6199/1602601167604-TSNZ36ELPKYT7L0TEYJF/PA100170.JPG Journal - Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge: Photo Journal This is the beginning Fall in North Texas! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5da7487a6e8ef6266a6a6199/1602601995493-NTHB3SLWUVC020V3IW14/PA100185.JPG Journal - Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge: Photo Journal https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5da7487a6e8ef6266a6a6199/1602602551526-APRE5L26QACH7CTXCGZ2/PA110253.JPG Journal - Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge: Photo Journal Trails are well maintained with bridges and stairs https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5da7487a6e8ef6266a6a6199/1602601626586-02D0NJAA4GJME3FK6O0D/PA100174.JPG Journal - Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge: Photo Journal https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5da7487a6e8ef6266a6a6199/1602601073345-PGFWHKQR738FI0NRX3BK/PA100161.JPG Journal - Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge: Photo Journal There are several old homestead type structures along the trail from roughly 1935 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5da7487a6e8ef6266a6a6199/1602601012357-TM223DM5P3E9FYO1C5AO/PA100151.JPG Journal - Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge: Photo Journal https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5da7487a6e8ef6266a6a6199/1602602345995-NO0AKYWBSZHE6AO6WH29/image-asset.jpeg Journal - Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge: Photo Journal https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5da7487a6e8ef6266a6a6199/1602602264889-CHFSF9CLBIQ3U48JIKTC/PA110222.JPG Journal - Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge: Photo Journal https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5da7487a6e8ef6266a6a6199/1602602043626-9DAI75BQ3Y53CGEFZESY/PA110193.JPG Journal - Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge: Photo Journal https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5da7487a6e8ef6266a6a6199/1602602442313-NJR3X5CS08PJDIGZCE0Q/PA110237.JPG Journal - Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge: Photo Journal Back on the Canyon Ridge Trail https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5da7487a6e8ef6266a6a6199/1602602829032-90VHWJPQZJOT8LO9G19J/PA110288.JPG Journal - Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge: Photo Journal It’s hardly a trip to the Fort Worth Nature Center without seeing an armadillo! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5da7487a6e8ef6266a6a6199/1602602679962-1ZS1W29XPA7K6O58QBJ5/PA110269.JPG Journal - Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge: Photo Journal Riverbottom Trail along the North side of the park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5da7487a6e8ef6266a6a6199/1602602117154-D0JWZZM0EBTEZO0I4COK/PA110207.JPG Journal - Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge: Photo Journal https://www.wildernew.com/journal/2020/09/22-transitions monthly 0.5 2020-10-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5da7487a6e8ef6266a6a6199/1600784450434-Q9F2HY54K4V61XFIN76I/image-asset.jpeg Journal - Together in Trials & Transitions: Mental Health Resources https://www.wildernew.com/journal/katiejacksonpark monthly 0.5 2020-09-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5da7487a6e8ef6266a6a6199/1597611488669-VND3MNE1CGTRQJK67P5X/IMG_3842.jpg Journal - Katie Jackson Park Photo Journal https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5da7487a6e8ef6266a6a6199/1597611751827-QN801JDQ1PCE6U9PRARH/IMG_3854.jpg Journal - Katie Jackson Park Photo Journal https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5da7487a6e8ef6266a6a6199/1597611563713-KRGQHLOPBVWYCL6QV6VG/IMG_3844.jpg Journal - Katie Jackson Park Photo Journal https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5da7487a6e8ef6266a6a6199/1597611670957-VMH5D69VKSY293PYM10F/IMG_3848.jpg Journal - Katie Jackson Park Photo Journal https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5da7487a6e8ef6266a6a6199/1597611292585-T1KSC36TFKW84L4ZM0U6/IMG_3836.jpg Journal - Katie Jackson Park Photo Journal https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5da7487a6e8ef6266a6a6199/1597611584459-UB4EHZEKSFSISGKZ2PZ0/IMG_3847.jpg Journal - Katie Jackson Park Photo Journal https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5da7487a6e8ef6266a6a6199/1597611388266-BA439L9QH5GPNSBHJ882/IMG_3834.jpg Journal - Katie Jackson Park Photo Journal https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5da7487a6e8ef6266a6a6199/1597611724110-3IG7PGMBE8MJFHAIA1A4/IMG_3853.jpg Journal - Katie Jackson Park Photo Journal https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5da7487a6e8ef6266a6a6199/1597611418297-MN49A0TUSLF305N4AXUC/IMG_3837+%281%29.jpg Journal - Katie Jackson Park Photo Journal https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5da7487a6e8ef6266a6a6199/1597611442209-B5BCH47SM9U5TKEWB8P2/IMG_3838.jpg Journal - Katie Jackson Park Photo Journal White Rock Creek https://www.wildernew.com/journal/2020/08/18-mindfulness monthly 0.5 2020-09-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5da7487a6e8ef6266a6a6199/1597607464886-U4POBHULZGXBZW91ZMR6/image-asset.jpeg Journal - Mindfulness 101 & Nature The number one skill I recommend to everyone, regardless of life stage or issue, is mindfulness. Here’s what mindfulness is all about and why it’s my go-to skill: Mindfulness defined: in it’s simplest form, mindfulness is merely telling your mind what to focus on. A more formal definition, from a DBT perspective, is awareness of the present moment, without judgement and without attachment or pushing away. In DBT, we use the example that our mind is like an untrained puppy. If that puppy were to enter the space you find yourself in now, it may excitedly trot toward you, then dodge you to crawl under the chair, suddenly tug at your shoelaces for a moment before getting distracted by a speck of something on the floor… then be startled by a noise before settling into chew on the leg of the chair and before you know it, it is trotting off to see the next thing and peeing along the way. It’s distracted with whatever comes into awareness. Mindfulness is like training school for your puppy mind. With training, you can better control your thoughts and reactions just like a puppy learns to sit and stay with good training. It is difficult work that takes time and practice, but over time it allows you to have more control over your mind, your awareness, attention and thoughts. Open vs. closed attention: With mindfulness, we can focus our attention on one thing while filtering out distractions (closed attention) or open our attention to whatever comes into our field of awareness (open attention). An example of closed attention: focusing on your breathing, letting go of any other thought or sensation, meaning you let everything but your breath fall into the background. An example of open attention: set a soft gaze out the window but allow yourself to notice anything that comes into awareness, such as the people walking their dogs, the bug on the screen, a bird flying by, the sound of your refrigerator or air conditioning humming in the background, the sound of your phone buzzing as you receive a notification, then the subtle itch on your shin… letting each thing pass as the next enters. Both are forms of mindfulness and worthy of practice. Benefits of mindfulness: Mindfulness helps us increase our awareness of our reality, and in turn, respond to life situations more effectively; over time, it can promote positive behavior change and better habits. In addition to that, mindfulness has many proven benefits, including: - improved ability to problem solve and make decisions - decreased stress, depression and anxiety - improved concentration, memory and cognitive flexibility - lower blood pressure - improved sleep - improved immune function Forms of mindfulness (Note: this list is not exhaustive): - Meditation - Breathing exercises - Movement, including yoga and walking - Prayer - Reading or listening to a song Mindfulness and nature: Nature is a great vehicle for practicing mindfulness no matter whether you are a beginner or more advanced in your practice. Nature is one of the best tools for mindfulness because of the way it captures nearly all of our senses at once which helps ground us in the present moment more easily, plus our biological wiring toward survival helps us have heightened awareness. People who spend time in nature frequently describe it as calming, grounding and peaceful. Here are a few starting points to practice mindfulness in nature: - Pay attention to your five senses: what can you see, hear, feel, smell and taste? - Pay attention to movement— both of the environment around you and your own. Notice the rhythm of nature and your rhythm as you move- do they flow together? Is one faster or slower? - Pay attention to your breathing; perhaps taking a deep breath with each, slow step you take, or using the wind as a reminder to pause, check on your breathing and take a few deep breaths. - Notice the panoramic view before you, upward to the sky, down to ground level and the right and left periphery of your vision, expanding awareness to the limits of your attention and awareness. - Drop a stick, rock or leaf in a body of water and observe the effect it has and where it goes. - Observe the behavior of bugs or animals around you. (Tip: if you stand still or move slowly and quietly, you will likely notice more around you!) You can also utilize nature for mindfulness without going outside; research shows merely looking at photos of nature has a calming effect. Here are a couple of ideas: - Observe a photo of a beautiful, natural place you have visited; what emotions and memories does it bring up? See if you can recall the sights, sounds and smells around you in that place. - Using your imagination to visualize a calming, natural space. A handful of favorite resources: Breathing activity on YouTube Calm App Headspace App The Untethered Soul by Michael Singer Mindfulness for Beginners by Jon Kabat-Zinn The Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Workbook by Matthew McKay https://www.wildernew.com/journal/llela monthly 0.5 2020-08-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5da7487a6e8ef6266a6a6199/1597782031045-7ZM1AERUZU2KZMMQT3KR/LLELA+IMG_4046.jpg Journal - Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area (LLELA) Photo Journal Elm Fork with a great deal of opportunities for bird watching https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5da7487a6e8ef6266a6a6199/1597783046765-A69YN97L3XBUH01PSMQM/LLELA%2BIMG_4009.jpg Journal - Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area (LLELA) Photo Journal Texas Thistle https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5da7487a6e8ef6266a6a6199/1597781727383-ZP85HPEZ4KMMSTLLK1X7/LLELA+IMG_4011.jpg Journal - Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area (LLELA) Photo Journal Pioneer Homestead https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5da7487a6e8ef6266a6a6199/1597781987559-J8CI0AZKPCTI2RQ3HRMQ/LLELA+IMG_4033.jpg Journal - Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area (LLELA) Photo Journal False Dragonhead https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5da7487a6e8ef6266a6a6199/1597781757270-PCA42UL6KPMMK0S2GU60/LLELA+IMG_4017.jpg Journal - Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area (LLELA) Photo Journal https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5da7487a6e8ef6266a6a6199/1597782078053-GDACBUMMPCPBFD94IO16/LLELA+IMG_4071.jpg Journal - Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area (LLELA) Photo Journal Apologies for the poor photo quality, but coyotes roamed along the dam adjacent to the parking lot https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5da7487a6e8ef6266a6a6199/1597781959856-JHXGYIHB8MHEBQ0QXEH2/LLELA+IMG_4027.jpg Journal - Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area (LLELA) Photo Journal Spotted Beebalm https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5da7487a6e8ef6266a6a6199/1597781942793-FATLO1LOXBMIZCEB4MRS/LLELA+IMG_4026.jpg Journal - Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area (LLELA) Photo Journal Mexican Hat https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5da7487a6e8ef6266a6a6199/1597782579540-SUTZX1UYN1XRLOTE99IG/LLELA%2BIMG_4006.jpg Journal - Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area (LLELA) Photo Journal Parts of the park were a bit marshy, but trails remained clear. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5da7487a6e8ef6266a6a6199/1597781810650-E3X5ZLD4W6D5OM0XTD9S/LLELA+IMG_4018.jpg Journal - Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area (LLELA) Photo Journal https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5da7487a6e8ef6266a6a6199/1597782058075-M40IX9P1OXQ5VJJE28BL/LLELA+IMG_4068.jpg Journal - Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area (LLELA) Photo Journal Birds perched along the Elm Fork https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5da7487a6e8ef6266a6a6199/1597783319909-NW9NVAN9KMKEZ4PJK7A2/LLELA%2BAFFD7FE1-185D-4143-AF86-95AEA00CC4D4.jpg Journal - Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area (LLELA) Photo Journal Lots of shadows, trees and water, allowing for beautiful reflections https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5da7487a6e8ef6266a6a6199/1597781880984-ZSNNGOAMCMHSYJVSDSM2/LLELA+IMG_4019.jpg Journal - Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area (LLELA) Photo Journal Texas Thistle https://www.wildernew.com/journal/2020/21/07-benefits-of-nature monthly 0.5 2020-08-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5da7487a6e8ef6266a6a6199/1595332165953-C37TDFQYKQ5R4995XVS9/image-asset.jpeg Journal - Nature Rx: How Nature Improves Mood, Boosts Optimism and Fosters Unity Consider this your prescription to spend a minimum of 15 minutes per day, or as often as you can, outside in a nature preserve or park. According to The Joy of Movement, side-effects may include vitality, optimism, endurance, unity, connection, improved mood, decreased anxiety, a sense of freedom, peace, love, hope, and harmony. That’s a pretty appealing list of possible side-effects, isn’t it? Please note, if you struggle with anxiety, depression and/or are facing overwhelming life problems, it is recommended you seek the professional counsel of a doctor and therapist. A prescription to spend time in nature is not intended to replace the support of skilled professionals, but instead, complement their interventions. ________________________________ We have read a lot of literature over the years about the benefits of nature for our physical and mental/emotional health. Earlier this year, we enjoyed reading The Joy of Movement by Kelly McGonigal, PhD, especially because she dedicated an entire chapter, aptly titled “Embrace Life,” to highlight the benefits of movement in nature and presented some new and noteworthy points from the perspective of neuroscience, anthropology, and psychology. Below, we summarize her findings. First, let’s take a look at what she tells us about anxiety and depression. Our brain has something called the “default mode network” —essentially, our brains are always chattering about something, whether it be a mental to-do list, replaying a conversation, or daydreaming. When you have anxiety and/or depression, this default mode network has a more negative bias and leaning toward rumination and worry, and even creates a link between worry and the brain’s reward system, further convincing ourselves that our worry is helping us. When your brain has this bias, it is actually more difficult to interrupt it with positive thoughts, focus on a task, or even engage in pleasant distractions and focus on something outside oneself. Unfortunately, this may create a bit of a catch-22, where traditional coping skills may not be enough to redirect the mind, and paired with the perceived “reward” of worry, it leads to further rumination and self-focus making it increasingly difficult to break the cycle. The most helpful tool to interrupt the default mode network is time-intensive mindfulness practice, including deep breathing and meditation. Time intensive because it is often very difficult at first, requires consistent practice, and the benefits may only be seen over time. Research shows, however, that spending time in nature essentially produces the same effect as mindfulness without all the work. McGonigal states: “The mind-altering effects of green exercise kick in almost immediately… as if being in nature flips a switch in the brain to transport you into a different state of mind.” In part, our senses are heightened in nature because we are hard-wired for survival and a heightened sense of awareness helps us be alert to potential dangers, which are often very real in natural settings. But it also works to calm us; this heightened sensory experience helps the brain shift into a state of “soft fascination” which is described a state of “heightened present-moment awareness.” She goes on to explain “brain systems linked to language and memory become less active while regions that process sensory information become more engaged. The senses are heightened and inner chatter quiets.” When the chatter quiets, we are ushered into “curiosity about and appreciation for the world around [us].” To demonstrate this point, McGonigal shares the story of one woman battling depression in New York City: “inside her apartment, she had felt completely immersed in her negative thoughts. It was as if her worries and self-judgments filled the space around her and became the very air she was breathing. ‘Outside… I was around more positive thoughts. Like, ah, the big sky, the big trees, the air—this is good. I’m ok. I’m still alive. I’m free.’” The human experience is such that in nature, rumination turns to fascination, worry to wonder. And repeated exposure leads to a greater sense of fulfillment as we shift our focus outside of ourselves. It is so significant that McGonigal reports on research showing that hiking in nature is shown to have similar short-term effects of cutting edge treatments for depression: TMS and Ketamine. Another study of middle-aged adults in South Korea showed 61% of participants experienced remission from depression when pairing forest walking and CBT therapy after one month, which is 3x higher than those receiving counseling in a hospital. She further claims that humans need contact with the earth for our psychological well-being and explains that bacteria in dirt has anti-inflammatory properties for our brain, making it a natural-antidepressant. No wonder NASA “recommends gardening as a way to protect crew members’ psychological health on long missions.” Part of what makes nature particularly effective is it works in two ways: it helps reduce anxiety and depression while increasing positive emotions. McGonigal notes “the emotions we are most likely to feel in nature [are] wonder, awe, curiosity, hope…” It is important to note there is a flip side to this as well… the average American spends 93% of their time indoors and it has deleterious effects, dubbed “nature deficit disorder” by Richard Louv. A consequence of life spent primarily indoors is rumination and self-focus. Social media compounds this effect in regards to our interpersonal relationships, where we wrestle with comparison, self-doubt, and loneliness, replaying scenarios in our mind and engaging in negative self-talk. Outdoors, however, we have “open-awareness” and “we re-familiarize ourselves with this other aspect of what it means to be human… Outdoors, it is possible to rediscover a self that is not solely defined by your roles and relationships with others, or by your past. You are free to be a self that is in motion, attuned to the present moment, and open to what the world has to offer.” In many ways, nature opens us to new input which allows us to zoom out and see things from a different perspective. As a result of this openness, we begin to experience improved problem solving. Specifically, McGonigal notes that “within the first five minutes of any physical activity in nature, people report major shifts in mood and outlook. Importantly, they don’t just feel better—they feel different, somehow both distanced from the problems of everyday life and more connected to life itself.” Often, this is what someone is seeking through alcohol and drug use—a quick fix for negative emotions and distance from problems. It was fascinating to read that different forms of exercise mimic the effects of different drugs; for example she says the “runner’s high mimics a mild cannabis buzz. Synchronized dancing produces a glow not unlike ecstasy.” Movement in nature most closely resembles the effects of psychedelics: psilocybin, ayahuasca, and LSD, which includes a sense of time and consciousness expanding. Further, many people report it being like a spiritual experience, leading to a felt connection to something greater, to one’s self and others; this connectedness produces a sense of unity and “complete sense of belonging” which is “accompanied by a wave of love and a sense of deep harmony.” It’s not just a fleeting rush of positive emotions, though. Connection to something bigger than oneself provides us with a significant tool for coping through difficult times. These “elevated states of mind confer a survival advantage…. We are more likely to overcome physical pain, fear, or despair.” One study showed a mere 15 minutes spent walking in a nature park led to participants feeling more able to take on life’s challenges. Woven throughout this phenomenon is increased optimism, hope and vitality. McGonigal refer's to E.O. Wilson’s term “biophilia” and says “is not just a love of nature or the tendency to be charmed by a birdsong. It is also the will to live, the impulse to grow, and the determination to thrive in whatever circumstances you find yourself in.” And with that, we return to the title of McGonigal’s chapter: "Embrace Life” — nature has the power to reconnect us with things that are central to life: meaning, belonging, hope, and joy. It renews our perspective while it supports the reduction of anxiety and depressive symptoms and fosters positive emotions. This is precisely why Wildernew utilizes the outdoors in therapy! ________________________________ All quotes taken from The Joy of Movement by Kelly McGonigal, PhD McGonigal, K. (2019). Embrace Life. The Joy of Movement: How Exercise Helps Us Find Happiness, Hope, Connection, and Courage. (pp. 153-178). Avery, an Imprint of Penguin Random House. https://www.wildernew.com/journal/lakemineralwells monthly 0.5 2020-08-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5da7487a6e8ef6266a6a6199/1594758678480-GPPZ1QAO5IMP983Q3L73/P7110067.jpg Journal - Lake Mineral Wells State Park Photo Journal Having a bit of fun before beginning our descent and return. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5da7487a6e8ef6266a6a6199/1594758871047-22LGADF72IKJ65O1ZQJU/P7110069.jpg Journal - Lake Mineral Wells State Park Photo Journal This is my friend, Rachel, who loves adventure and pushes past her own fears to live life fully! I love that about her and am grateful for her adventurous spirit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5da7487a6e8ef6266a6a6199/1594759389782-HNWHKDNIPQ5RYEVEGSTY/P7110077.jpg Journal - Lake Mineral Wells State Park Photo Journal https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5da7487a6e8ef6266a6a6199/1594759994397-Q2Q0V6U2MQKA51302MS9/P7110104.jpg Journal - Lake Mineral Wells State Park Photo Journal Lake Mineral Wells https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5da7487a6e8ef6266a6a6199/1594760116298-E9IZ4T3IYPKZ33R3MYWI/P7110110.jpg Journal - Lake Mineral Wells State Park Photo Journal One of my favorite hiking rituals is to immediately remove my hiking shoes after the hike is over. My feet were grateful to switch to Chaco’s for the swimming area. And the water felt great after a hot, long hike! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5da7487a6e8ef6266a6a6199/1594755919352-JXP4S8N66CW0UFOCYO7J/IMG-2567.jpg Journal - Lake Mineral Wells State Park Photo Journal Trail map given out at the ranger station https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5da7487a6e8ef6266a6a6199/1594758077483-25EF30N3HV9LC5HGY31R/P7110024.jpg Journal - Lake Mineral Wells State Park Photo Journal https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5da7487a6e8ef6266a6a6199/1594758183165-W097O1SRF6HC6LQOBBK8/P7110031.jpg Journal - Lake Mineral Wells State Park Photo Journal Rock Creek from the Orange Trail https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5da7487a6e8ef6266a6a6199/1594758480882-T9JIW53N7AY8KSWVP2RQ/P7110055.jpg Journal - Lake Mineral Wells State Park Photo Journal Cross Timbers Maroon Trail offers more hills and views https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5da7487a6e8ef6266a6a6199/1594760410209-6PR444SEYRRN14A3X3EC/P7110134.jpg Journal - Lake Mineral Wells State Park Photo Journal Itching to go back! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5da7487a6e8ef6266a6a6199/1594756012358-JBUAUJNB1OB8LVM0WV8H/IMG-2353.jpg Journal - Lake Mineral Wells State Park Photo Journal 7.67 mile loop through the Cross Timbers Trails, which were very well marked and easy to follow. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5da7487a6e8ef6266a6a6199/1594758580499-823SYVDC75L9ACY1083F/P7110061.jpg Journal - Lake Mineral Wells State Park Photo Journal While the camera didn’t quite capture it, the views of rolling hills was a nice change of scenery! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5da7487a6e8ef6266a6a6199/1594775458526-BXGQ01GZKWEQ0MKWISN9/P7110116.jpg Journal - Lake Mineral Wells State Park Photo Journal YES! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5da7487a6e8ef6266a6a6199/1594759929212-VLEX5SGEUAY2QB8P3YU2/P7110092.jpg Journal - Lake Mineral Wells State Park Photo Journal At this point, we were really wishing for shade as temperatures climbed to 102 degrees Fahrenheit and paused each time we found it, which wasn’t often. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5da7487a6e8ef6266a6a6199/1594757917502-LJQT8R64JIAPHT79XEWK/P7110009.jpg Journal - Lake Mineral Wells State Park Photo Journal Shady, red rocks and a variety of scenery along the Cross Timbers Trail https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5da7487a6e8ef6266a6a6199/1594768920971-YU4EARHZOX68UOCS1UB3/P7110112.JPG Journal - Lake Mineral Wells State Park Photo Journal Hiking with friends is better! Pro tip: if you’re looking for a hiking buddy, there are a lot of online groups that coordinate hiking outings. 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I’ll surely be back with gear for climbing after I brush up on building anchors (a skill I never thought I’d need, but alas…) https://www.wildernew.com/journal/2020/6/24-shoutoutdfw-interview monthly 0.5 2020-07-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5da7487a6e8ef6266a6a6199/1593566362977-CCRO1ZVUI6O0LU2HQVNQ/Personal_IMG-8193_1591046991148.jpg Journal - Founder Amanda Talley Featured in ShoutoutDFW https://www.wildernew.com/journal/2020/16/06-goldilocks monthly 0.5 2020-07-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5da7487a6e8ef6266a6a6199/1592268781461-SU7Y62VO0TLEVA53Y307/image-asset.jpeg Journal - 2020: What Does Goldilocks Have To Do With It? https://www.wildernew.com/journal/wynnwoodpark monthly 0.5 2020-07-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5da7487a6e8ef6266a6a6199/1592261164804-YKVHRBNSK3A3DD9TNJ80/IMG-0518.jpg Journal - Wynnwood Park Photo Journal Golf cart path near the park entrance https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5da7487a6e8ef6266a6a6199/1592267665520-A4YE36RU2X12N7XKCVWL/IMG-0552.jpg Journal - Wynnwood Park Photo Journal Lake Lewisville with a small entry point — great for dogs! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5da7487a6e8ef6266a6a6199/1592267508577-Z44N8WMBFA3YL18ILMGH/IMG-0524.jpg Journal - Wynnwood Park Photo Journal Views near the golf course https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5da7487a6e8ef6266a6a6199/1592267634045-T8VIJEL29O8TP81DXF9T/IMG-0550.jpg Journal - Wynnwood Park Photo Journal The trees are pretty dense as you continue toward the lake. There aren’t bathrooms but there are benches and signs with trail maps along the way. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5da7487a6e8ef6266a6a6199/1592261203441-JHHE4GK2CPQDTWAKW2VF/IMG-0525.jpg Journal - Wynnwood Park Photo Journal Pink evening primrose https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5da7487a6e8ef6266a6a6199/1592267709448-CE8DVULQO6UVZ9SE3BQV/IMG-0558.jpg Journal - Wynnwood Park Photo Journal Hobbes still isn’t so sure what he thinks about lakes… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5da7487a6e8ef6266a6a6199/1592267573695-BOO5EJP9E274MWAA4LC7/IMG-0538.jpg Journal - Wynnwood Park Photo Journal The gravel path walking toward the lake https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5da7487a6e8ef6266a6a6199/1592267544865-3Z2F1JBW47EL6ZJSW3HU/IMG-0531.jpg Journal - Wynnwood Park Photo Journal Pink evening primroses https://www.wildernew.com/journal/2020/19/05-demystifying-emotions monthly 0.5 2020-06-16 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Journal First view of Lake Tawakoni from the Spring Point Trail. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5da7487a6e8ef6266a6a6199/1589739734421-10NQB2VXP5HMYX4GZX6K/IMG-1127.jpg Journal - Lake Tawakoni State Park Photo Journal Mushroom along the Farkleberry Trail https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5da7487a6e8ef6266a6a6199/1589739239011-NF4F6FORVWGIGXSYPYB5/IMG-1088.jpg Journal - Lake Tawakoni State Park Photo Journal Wildernew’s mascot: Hobbes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5da7487a6e8ef6266a6a6199/1589739424618-G6FB34IFPTSUC1HPFZNB/IMG-1113.jpg Journal - Lake Tawakoni State Park Photo Journal We saw several blue herons along this section of the lake. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5da7487a6e8ef6266a6a6199/1589740011578-OY30861F28C6YY0VWUIL/IMG-1156.jpg Journal - Lake Tawakoni State Park Photo Journal Orange Osage Trail connecting to Red Oak Trail 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