Deuteronomy 34:1–4 Then Moses went up from the plains of Moab to Mount Nebo, to the peak of Pisgah, which faces Jericho, and the LORD showed him all the land He had promised to His people. He allowed Moses to see it with his own eyes, but he would not cross over into it. There are mountains in life that we climb with excitement and anticipation. We prepare for them, study the trail, gather our supplies, and set out with a destination in mind. We may not know exactly what the

Lily and I just got home from an amazing trip to Taos, New Mexico. We hiked to the summit of Wheeler Peak, the highest point in New Mexico. That part of New Mexico is absolutely breathtaking. I can honestly say I have never been anywhere more beautiful. It was such a fun trip—but it started off a little dicey. My plan was to camp in the truck tent near the Williams Lake Trailhead, which is the trailhead for Wheeler Peak. When we arrived in Taos Ski Valley, though, we couldn’t

With every hike we take, Lily and I are amazed by how well-designed and maintained the trail systems are. They seem to be carved into the areas of the mountain that are easiest to traverse. Someone has taken the time to carve steps into rock, lay logs across the path, and create more stable places to step. A little research revealed that the National Park Service is responsible for maintaining many of the trails, with volunteer groups helping along the way. We are incredibly

When I was little, my wise mother had a few great little sayings that she used often. “Bloom where you are planted.” That was always one of my favorites. She was relentlessly positive about our situation, no matter how dire it might have been. She taught me that you don't always get to choose where you are planted, but you can choose what you do with where you are. “If you aren’t true to your teeth, they will be false to you!” Another favorite—mostly because it is so funny. A

Lily and I went to Pedernales Falls State Park on the eve of her snake training. The park is about an hour and a half from home. It covers 5200 acres of rugged Texas terrain. While there is not much of an elevation change, it provided a challenging hike for us... and was spectacularly beautiful! The falls themselves are a 300 million year old limestone stair step cascade along the Pedernales River. Over the years, ancient tectonic shifts and ongoing river erosion have shaped

After my successful camping attempt at the Dunes, I decided to find a minimalist camper that I could use on the road. I really didn't want much, just a place to sleep. I found the perfect little birch wood tear drop camper online. It is tiny - just enough room for me and Lily.... and it doesn't have anything that plugs in or could easily break. It is made for dry docking. I fell in love with it the first time I looked at it and bought it right away. While the minimalist appro

Post about the lessons learned on Mt. Shavano and the beginning of our boondock days.

This post will give you a little background about who I am and what Brown Dog Boondocking is all about!

Post about our first highpoint adventure.