Hiking in Texas!

I hesitated to even put the word "hiking" in the title of this post. Hiking in Texas, is not really hiking. It's mostly on paved trails and no type of elevation change at all. Texas does not have mountains, but it does have hills. Our family loves to hike, so we were bound and determined to find some great places to "hike". 

We heard about this neat place called Freidrich Wilderness Park. The park is 180 acres of natural, untouched land, and was donated by a woman named Norma Freidrich. She donated all this land with the condition that the land remain in its natural state. Its actually pretty cool, nestled in the middle of the sprawling metropolis of San Antonio.

One GREAT thing about Texas is the awesome weather. This was a hike in early February. Temperatures were in the mid 60's and it was a beautiful day!

Cute kids with the sun peaking through the trees

Makenna found a leaf shaped like a heart. 

I love how my children are so observant to their surroundings when we're out in nature.

This is one of the steepest inclines on the "hike" and the kids were loving it!

Everyone enjoying themselves

Look at that moss!!!

Peek-a-boo! I see you!

What do you think this rock looks like? A dino head? That's what Mick thought!

Love that February sunshine peeking through!

This was a fun little area for the kids to play in

Connor poses with his goofy grin! Love that kid!

I love this picture because it captures everyone. I also love it because Brett is photo-bombing in the back!

I love my family and I'm grateful to the opportunity to explore new places and appreciate God's creations in different parts of this glorious country.