Best The Texas Trailhead Podcasts (2024)

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From Now On - 028 24:36

1y ago24:36

24:36

Imagine having to part ways with your dream truck and bus project, and feeling trapped in a job you resent, all while struggling with burnout. That was my reality not so long ago. As we celebrate the three-year anniversary of the Trail Connection podcast, I take a heartfelt walk down memory lane, recounting the trials, tribulations, and triumphs th…

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Lost Tapes - The Trees - 027 53:39

1+ y ago53:39

53:39

After over a year of radio silence Tim releases a recording from last summer discussing how nature inspires us to write and record. Featuring Tim's childhood friends and roommates, Danny Moody and Jordan Johnson. Support the show Subscribe to the blog: Mitty’s Journal – The Trail Connection (wordpress.com)…

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S5 E4 Fairfield Lake State Park Announces Closure & Kammok Swiflet 16:14

1+ y ago16:14

16:14

After years of speculation, Fairfield Lake SP officially announces its closure. Listen to learn more about the circumstances behind the closure, and the official press release from Texas Parks & Wildlife Department. In the second segment, I'm talking to you about the Kammok Swiflet. Easy to set up, lightweight, and durable. This hammock stand is pe…

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S5 E3 Sharing 1st hike for 2023 and Birding in the Rio Grande Valley 21:02

2y ago21:02

21:02

Hey friends! In this episode, I'll be reviewing a bit late, what we did for first-day hikes and the program itself. Got to start the year with a hike on the beach at Mustang Island state park in Port Aransas, Texas! In the second half of the episode, I'll explore the Rio Grande Valley and the three state parks in south Texas that are part of the Wo…

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S5 E2. Dinosaur Valley State Park & Ignik Firecan 18:12

2y ago18:12

18:12

Take a trip to Dinosaur valley state park, and learn a little more about the best way to not burn down your campsite. The Ignik Firecan. I took a three day camping trip and made it to a handful of different state parks on my way home that included Meridian State Park, Cleburne State Park and Dino Valley State Park. While I was just at Dino Valley f…

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Sea to Summit Gear for your next camping trip 9:20

2y ago9:20

9:20

I'm going to talk about three items from Sea to Summit you should take on your next camping adventure. These items are perfect for backpacking, but even for car camping if you want to save a little more space. Perfect as a set or split the two pots up, the Sea to Summit cookware pieces are easy to use, durable, and just work... after a little elbow…

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Video: Yeti Yonder 1:59

2y ago1:59

1:59

This is a subscirber-only version of the Yeti Yonder podcast that was turned into a video now available on Youtube. It has a higher production quality than the typical episodes. Hope you enjoy!

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S5 E1.5 Day trip to Meridian State Park // Yeti yonder water bottle first impressions 9:10

2y ago9:10

9:10

Take a day trip to Meridian state park, and Yeti just released a new water bottle. Will it compete with Nalgene?

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Back into the groove before 2022 is over. 0:26

2y ago0:26

0:26

Checking in to let you know a new episode is about to drop! Stick around and stay tuned. Happy hiking y’all!

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S4 E11: Hiking News & Big Bend if You Only Have a Day 24:59

2+ y ago24:59

24:59

The weekly recap of outdoor news is a fun email blast I sent out, but recently the Texas Parks & Wildlife dept. sent out some information on small towns that have received grants for outdoor spaces! See if one of your towns made the list. Think you need to dedicate a week to Big Bend? Well, not quite. You can definitely see a good amount of the nat…

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S4 E10: Monahans Sandhills State Park 18:42

2+ y ago18:42

18:42

Howdy fellow Trailheads! You know that movie Dune? I got to visit Texas's version out west at Monahans Sandhills state park. Come along on this adventure and learn about how the park was for me and what you can expect on your next state park trip. Along the way, I made a stop at Happy Trails Outfitters in San Angelo. A great outdoor-themed store th…

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I take a visit to Lockhart State Park: Video Narration 15:57

2+ y ago15:57

15:57

Anchor has created a new way to bring audio from videos to the podcast. Let's see how this works! This was from a trip to Lockhart State Park in 2021 where I explored some new trails. You can read about this trip, or watch the full video on Youtube. Just a note, there are some scenes from this video that don't have any audio when I was just showing…

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Back to Basics - 026 18:06

2+ y ago18:06

18:06

It's been quite a while since the mic of the Trail Connection has been turned on. Tim explains why there was a pause on production and reminds us to keep pushing forward. You're not a failure! Support the show Subscribe to the blog: Mitty’s Journal – The Trail Connection (wordpress.com)By Tim Garland

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S4 E8: Chihuahuan Desert Nature Center & Seminole Canyon SP 20:44

2+ y ago20:44

20:44

A little bit of west Texas in this episode! West Texas may feel like it’s barren, but once you dissect the area more, you’ll learn its filled with amazing life and wonder. There are two places that I really enjoyed: The Chihuahuan Desert Nature Center just outside of Fort Davis, and south of there at Seminole Canyon State Park. Learn about what to …

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S4E7 Talking Nature Photography y mas with my buddy Enola 33:43

2+ y ago33:43

33:43

Social media is known as life’s highlight reel, but I pay more attention to the stories that peel back the emotion curtain and expose more realistic viewpoints when it comes to what you can expect outdoors, and the pain that can happen along that journey. Enola’s photos caught my eye one day because the imagery was different than anything else on m…

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S4 E6: Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge 13:28

3y ago13:28

13:28

Welcome back to another episode of the Texas Trailhead podcast! In this episode, I venture out to Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge. This is one of 21 national refuges in Texas and it is located just outside of Austin, TX. It's a fantastic place to hike and do some birdwatching, I really hope you can make a trip out! Check out Texas Tra…

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S4E5: Where did season 4 go & Stephen F. Austin State Park 15:50

3y ago15:50

15:50

Welcome back to another episode of the Texas Trailhead podcast! It's been a minute, but I want to thank everyone for sticking around while life happens. In this episode I'm getting things back on track by letting y'all know what I've been up to. This episode was originally recorded May 21, so it may feel a bit delayed, but the sentiment is still th…

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S4 E4 Introducing Texas Trail Company & Back to Government Canyon SNA 22:33

3+ y ago22:33

22:33

Welcome back to another episode of the Texas Trailhead Podcast! This week I’m giving a pretty big update to the TXTH brand, and introducing y’all to the Texas Trail Company store. Here you’ll find amazing gear to hike in that performs as hard as you do on the trail, or whenever you want to be comfortable. Find amazing tees, hats, home goods and mor…

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Hike The Good Hike - 025 43:46

3+ y ago43:46

43:46

Tim sits down with Jesse Cody of Hike the Good Hike to discuss wilderness therapy and the reality of common mental health struggles. Jesse shares his personal story of his battle with mental health and how his 2015 AT thru-hike saved his life. Support the show Subscribe to the blog: Mitty’s Journal – The Trail Connection (wordpress.com)…

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S4 E3: A conversation with Kammok founder, Greg McEvilly 39:00

3+ y ago39:00

39:00

This week I'm speaking with Grey McEvilly, founder of Kammok out of Austin, TX. While hammocks put them on the map, they are responsible for making some of the best outdoor gear on the market that focuses on three core pillars: Adventure-Community-Love. We'll discuss the beginnings of the company, and current initiatives they have in place for bein…

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Skoolie Sessions - PreSchool - 024 33:14

3+ y ago33:14

33:14

We bought a bus! Diving into the process of purchasing, gutting, and renovating a short bus for adventuring. Tim explains why the decision was made to take on this project, reveals the floor plan, and shares why you should share your dreams with those around you. Support the show Subscribe to the blog: Mitty’s Journal – The Trail Connection (wordpr…

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S4 E2: South Llano River SP and the Texas State Parks set to reopen 21:07

3+ y ago21:07

21:07

#texashiking #texasstateparks #southllanosp I was really excited to check out a new Texas State Park, and South Llano River state park did not disappoint. I was able to knock how the trails I wanted to get to including: Overlook Trail (.7 mi), Fawn Trail (1.0 mi), East Ridge trail, Walter's Way (.6 mi), and the Mid-Canyon Trail (2.3 mi). There were…

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Explore Local feat. The Texas Trailhead - 023 50:51

3+ y ago50:51

50:51

So much to explore in your own backyard! Tim sits down with Danny Laurel of The Texas Trailhead and discusses what all local state parks have to offer. Support the show Subscribe to the blog: Mitty’s Journal – The Trail Connection (wordpress.com)By Tim Garland, Danny Laurel

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Season 4 Episode 1: Back in the Saddle, Colorado Bend State Park Visit Recap 27:38

3+ y ago27:38

27:38

“Ride the trail alone, it ain’t my style... ride, ride, on this saddle...”. Paul Cauthen is one of my favorite musicians, and his song Saddle ran through my mind as I was preparing to record this episode. It’s been a while friends. 2021 has begun and it’s time to share some more adventures. This week I give a quick recap as to what I’ve been off to…

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Jumping In The Deep End - 022 29:06

3+ y ago29:06

29:06

Tim talks with Jamie, a previous co-worker who recently quit his job to pursue his dream of thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail this year. Armed with knowledge gained from vloggers and other experienced hikers, he begins his northbound journey on March 2nd. Support the show Subscribe to the blog: Mitty’s Journal – The Trail Connection (wordpress.com)…

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Swamp Cabbage Stew - 021 28:17

3+ y ago28:17

28:17

Campfire cookin' and trying a brand new recipe of heart of palm and venison stew. Going over ingredients, meal and packing prep, harvesting a heart of palm, and preparing the dish in the woods. Ingredients Used 1 Venison Tenderloin 1 pack of Jasmine Rice and Quinoa 1 bag of Matchstick Carrots 1 Can of Sweet White Corn Pearl Onion Medley Fresh Dill …

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Rite of Passage - 020 51:25

4y ago51:25

51:25

Kicking off 2021 with what we are deeming the first episode of "Season 2" with a new look and a new sound. Tim is joined by Peter Murphy and his son Ethan to discuss their first time section hike of the AT. Touching on all of the treasures of the trail, lessons learned, and special memories created together as father and son on a significant milest…

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A Final Word From 2020 - 019 30:08

4y ago30:08

30:08

After taking a significant break, Tim recaps the pros and cons of 2020. Sitting on the beach recounting all the wins from a very difficult year, 2021 looks promising! Support the show Subscribe to the blog: Mitty’s Journal – The Trail Connection (wordpress.com)By Tim Garland

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S3 E15: One Year Anniversary & Goliad State Park 24:19

4y ago24:19

24:19

This episode marks the end of the first year for the Texas Trailhead Podcast. 45 episodes that all started with a desire to get on a mic and chat about how Enchanted Rock SNA changed my life. I wanted to share stories from the trail, but also share the stories of other's who may have been inspired by spending time outside. I want to give a huge Tha…

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S3 E14 ExploreMore DFW’s Haley Cottey 34:31

4y ago34:31

34:31

This week I'm speaking with ExploreMore DFW's Haley Cottey. Their goal is to "encourage people to get outside in their own towns and appreciate everything that is accessible to them instead of always wishing they were somewhere else". I wanted to know how they got started with the site, but also wanted to share the amazing outdoor bingo game they h…

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S3 E13: Big Announcement & The San Antonio Mission Trails 29:20

4y ago29:20

29:20

This week I have a big merch announcement! Make sure you visit the site and check out some new goodies in the store. I'm also doing a quick visit recap from my time at the San Antonio missions. The mission trail is really just the mission system as a whole. There are five missions you can visit, but there are also some additional interesting landma…

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S3 E12 Mission Tejas State Park 18:28

4y ago18:28

18:28

This week I'm wrapping up the East Texas Trifecta and giving y'all a quick recap of Mission Tejas State Park. It's filled with amazing pine trees, trails, and Texas history. Learn about the points of interest, and also hear my talk a little more about the El Camino de los Tejas trail and the plans for the future discussions. Hope everyone had an en…

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S3 E11: A little technical snafu & Matthew from @hikeaustin visits The Narrows 31:31

4y ago31:31

31:31

This week I'm taking a moment to remind myself how grateful I am after a technical snafu wipes the photographic memories of 2020. Matthew Guthrie of @hikeaustin returns to chat after an EPIC visit the the Narrows in the hill country. He'll give us all the deets on what to prepare for, and what to expect. I ask him if it's all worth it to go back, l…

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S3 E10: Westcave Discovery Center CEO and Executive Director Trevor Hance 38:52

4y ago38:52

38:52

This week I'm speaking with Westcave Discovery Center CEO and Executive Director Trevor Hance. Westcave is a remarkable outdoor space that is photogenic yes, but also holds a deep responsibility of promoting the positive effects of conservation, and getting children outside. In our conversation we will discuss why the preserve is so special, but al…

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S3 E9 Martin Creek Lake State Park and Cairn unboxing for Oct 2020 30:37

4y ago30:37

30:37

Martin Creek Lake State Park | Cairn Unboxing October 2020 Welcome to another Texas Trailhead episode! This week I'll start with a few announcement about the state parks and some of the plans for reaching out to the fans. I'll also be reviewing part 2 of my east Texas road trip. Martin Creek Lake wasn't what I expected, listen to learn what was dif…

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S3 E8 Back to Pedernales Falls State Park, as read by...me. 32:24

4y ago32:24

32:24

This week I'm back at Pedernales Falls state park. I'm changing things up a bit and pulling this post from the website. I wanted to explore the story telling a bit, so I'm pretty much reading what I wrote. You can access the full post in the links below. Let me know if you enjoy this style by sending me a comment on any of the social media channels…

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S3 E7: GeoTagging Chat with Matthew Guthrie, Creator of @HikeAustin 30:18

4y ago30:18

30:18

November 8th parks are free for everyone in honor of both veterans and active military—it is important to note that reservations will still be highly recommended, and some places required.And that being said…The Texas parks & wildlife announced that reservations can now be made up to 5 months in advance. For a lot of folks the reservations have rea…

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S3 E6: Nikole Velasco of Nikole Velasco Photography 23:47

4y ago23:47

23:47

This week I’m speaking with Nikole Velasco. She’s an elopement photographer whose focus is getting amazing photos of couples in the outdoors. Recently she has received the Leave No Trace photography certification, so she can spread awareness about the Leave No Trace Principles. She’s had a passion for the outdoors for many years, and taking picture…

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S3 E5 Cairn Subscription Boxes & Geotagging and the Responsibility of Outdoor Influencers 22:24

4y ago22:24

22:24

Hello friends! Welcome to another episode of The Texas Trailhead podcast- This week I'm begins a segment about Geotagging and the responsibility of outdoor influencers. People who have a large following of 'fans' showcasing some amazing sights around the world. There are some unfortunate side effects to this. I'll talk about what they entail, and i…

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S3 E4 Garner State Park Visit Recap 28:33

4y ago28:33

28:33

"I remember that ol' Frio river..." Welcome back to another Texas Trailhead podcast episode! This week I'm back at another state park deep in the Texas hill country. Garner state park is a new park for me, so I'm really excited to share some details about this place include camping options and the trails you can expect here. I'll also do a quick tr…

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S3 E3 Dr. Sonia Lucas shares some Physical Therapy tips to prepare for the outdoors. 33:11

4y ago33:11

33:11

This week I'm speaking with Dr. Sonia Lucas PT, DPT. Originally from Oklahoma City, she's now living in Austin, Texas, and now her mission is to 'get more people out and active in nature". Her love for the outdoors started at an early age, and her passion now transcends to the trails, roads and lakes around Austin. She is really focused on that rel…

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Choice Gear feat Aptitude Outdoors - 018 1:10:44

4y ago1:10:44

1:10:44

Choosing the right gear often times becomes trial and error. Talking choice gear and other stuff with AT thru-hiker and host of the Aptitude Outdoors Podcast, Paul Fuzinski. Support the show Subscribe to the blog: Mitty’s Journal – The Trail Connection (wordpress.com)By Tim Garland, Paul Fuzinski

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The Fastest Year Ever - 017 14:04

4y ago14:04

14:04

Unbelievable that 1 year has passed since the first episode of TTC aired. Special episode highlighting those who have made this podcast possible. Thank you for listening! Support the show Subscribe to the blog: Mitty’s Journal – The Trail Connection (wordpress.com)By Tim Garland

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S3 E2: The break and LCRA Park- Matagorda Bay Nature Park 25:24

4y ago25:24

25:24

It seems a bit pretentious to talk about where I've been like I'm someone important. But I think taking breaks is important. This podcast had been running pretty consistently since the end of December 2019, and when I was wrapping up season two I was feeling a bit uninspired. There was nothing dramatic going on at the time, and I wasn't really hiki…

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S3. E1. Dr Wetegrove talks about the importance of Nature for Mental Health 28:01

4y ago28:01

28:01

Welcome back to The Texas Trailhead podcast! September is suicide prevention month, so I figured I would begin this season with a discussion about mental health. According to the American foundation for suicide prevention, suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the united states. In 2018 over 48 thousand people died by suicide. In 2020 the r…

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Rain, Rain, Go Away - 016 40:04

4y ago40:04

40:04

Shelters, keeping gear dry, and firestarters go hand in hand when the rain comes. Curt Walker shares his experience with wet gear and soggy hikes. Support the show Subscribe to the blog: Mitty’s Journal – The Trail Connection (wordpress.com)By Tim Garland, Curt Walker

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Got A Permit For That? - 015 45:09

4y ago45:09

45:09

Experienced adventurers Crystal and Perry Alonso join in on discussing planning your trip, securing your spots with the permitting process, and sharing tips on exploring on a budget. Support the show Subscribe to the blog: Mitty’s Journal – The Trail Connection (wordpress.com)By Tim Garland, Crystal Alonso, Perry Alonso

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The Texas Trailhead Podcast S2 E15: Hiking in the Texas Heat and Hydration Tips 25:16

4+ y ago25:16

25:16

Welcome to episode 15! In this episode I'll be talking about the obvious: It's hot in Texas. Do you know the difference between heat exhaustion and heat stroke? I'll cover what to look out for, and I'll give you some of my favorite ways to stay hydrated out on the trail. This is also episode 15 of the second season, and therefore it's the last epis…

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The Texas Trailhead Podcast S2 E14: Giving back to the parks & Best ways to find places to camp 34:24

4+ y ago34:24

34:24

Hope everyone had a ____ 4th of July. Heh. This week I’m going to give y’all some of my favorite ways to give back to the parks. If you’re using them you should do what you can to help them and help keep them maintained. Not all have state or even much local funding. Then I’ll give you the best ways to find places to camp whether that’s at the park…

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The Texas Trailhead Podcast S2 E13: Goliad and Monument Hill Historic Sites 14:06

4+ y ago14:06

14:06

Welcome to another episode of The Texas Trailhead Podcast! This week is a bit of a shorty since it’s a holiday weekend, so learn a little more about two of my favorite historic sites in Texas! Hope everyone has a safe Fourth of July weekend, and make sure you visit me on my social channels and let me know what you thought of this episode! If you lo…

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