3 Days in Big Bend & Terlingua | West Texas Road Trip Part 2 Emma Keteler 2025-01-05 | Big Bend National Park | Hot Springs, Lost Mine Trail, and the Rio GrandePlanning a visit to Big Bend National Park? Join us as we spend three days exploring one of the most remote and awe-inspiring parks in the U.S. From hiking iconic trails to soaking in natural hot springs, this video is packed with tips and inspiration for your next adventure.What’s in this video:Floating the Rio Grande: Paddle through a canyon and learn about the river’s vital role in this desert ecosystem. We also stop at one of Big Bend’s famous hot springs, where the 105-degree mineral water has a fascinating history.Hiking the Lost Mine Trail: Discover why this 4.8-mile trail is a favorite for sweeping views and a chance to connect with the park’s rugged mountain terrain.Exploring the Fossil Exhibit: Learn about the prehistoric creatures that once roamed this region, from massive dinosaurs to ancient sea creatures.With over 800,000 acres of mountains, desert, and river, Big Bend offers endless opportunities for adventure and discovery. Even with three full days, we barely scratched the surface of what this park has to offer.Helpful Links:Plan your own Rio Grande float trip: hikingbigbend.comWhere we stayed: buzzardsroostterlingua.comSubscribe for more:This video is part of our 7-day West Texas road trip series! Don’t miss our other stops, including Marfa and more. Hit subscribe and join us for the journey.Questions we answer:What are the best hikes in Big Bend National Park?How do you get to the hot springs, and what makes them unique?What’s the Lost Mine Trail like, and is it worth the climb?Why is Big Bend one of the least-visited national parks, and what makes it so special?Whether you’re planning your own West Texas road trip, researching Big Bend’s trails and attractions, or just love travel vlogs that combine adventure with natural beauty, this episode is for you. Big Bend National Park, Lost Mine Trail, Hot Springs Big Bend, Fossil Exhibit Big Bend, Rio Grande, West Texas Road Trip, National Park Hiking, Travel Vlog, 3 days in big bend, road trip vlog, travel texas, big bend itinerary, hot springs big bend
This year Im visiting every state park in Texas, and this is stop 18 of 89, Caprock Canyon State Emma Keteler 2026-09-15 | This year I'm visiting every state park in Texas, and this is stop 18 of 89, Caprock Canyon State Park. This one's going straight onto my all time favorites list. One of the coolest things here is definitely the bison herds. And, these bison have one of the best comeback stories in Texas. By 1895 there were only 541 left in the wild in the whole state (we will talk about that more later). Rancher Charles Goodnight and his wife Mary Ann rescued a handful of orphaned calves and started their own herd right in these canyons, and today their descendants make up the official state bison herd of Texas. The hiking here is really breathtaking and the backcountry campgrounds put you right in the middle of the canyon. If you haven't made it out to the Panhandle for this one, move it up your list.
This year Im visiting every state park in Texas, and this is stop 17 of 89, Lake Colorado City Emma Keteler 2026-09-11 | This year I'm visiting every state park in Texas, and this is stop 17 of 89, Lake Colorado City State Park. Like a majority of Texas lakes, this one isn't natural. It was built in 1949 by damming Morgan Creek to cool a power plant. Because of this, the water used would return to the lake far warmer than its natural temperature. Over the past decades, the combination of temperature changes and high salinity have left the man made lake off balance. The park was established in 1972 but stayed under lease from the power company until the state finally bought the land outright in 2024. Even with everything working against it, people still fish, swim, and camp here under dark skies. It's a good stop on the way to the panhandle if you are coming from central or south texas. One of my favorite members is the "bobwhite" quail. Hard to get any video of them because they are pretty quick but they are very cute!
This year Im visiting every state park in Texas, and this is stop 16 of 89, Mother Neff State Park Emma Keteler 2026-09-08 | This year I'm visiting every state park in Texas, and this is stop 16 of 89, Mother Neff State Park. This is a great park for a quick escape from the city for a morning hike. They call it the mother of the entire Texas state park system. Isabella Eleanor Neff, known as Mother Neff, donated six acres of her favorite bend of the Leon River to the state in 1921. Her son Pat Neff later became governor and created the Texas State Parks Board in 1923, and that little riverside gift became the seed the whole system grew from. Before then, the Tonkawa once traveled through this area, potentially living in a rock shelter that you can still visit in the park today.
This year I’m visiting every state park in Texas, and this is 15 out of 89, Lake Whitney State Park Emma Keteler 2026-09-01 | This year I’m visiting every state park in Texas, and this is 15 out of 89, Lake Whitney State Park. 🎣 It’s a great pick for a summer trip. The water is beautiful, and a lot of the campsites sit right on the shoreline, so you can fall asleep and wake up steps from the water. It is a solid spot for fishing, boating, or just splashing around on a hot day. There is also a a bit of history here. Beneath the lake sits Towash, a town built around a mill dam in the 1850s and eventually covered when the Army Corps dammed the Brazos again in 1951 to protect Waco from flooding. I bet this is an awesome place for scuba diving because there are supposedly still remnants of the town in the water.
This year I am visiting every state park in Texas and this is Park Meridian State Park 🌾 I visited Emma Keteler 2026-08-13 | This year I am visiting every state park in Texas and this is Park Meridian State Park 🌾 I visited in the spring during wildflower season and it did not disappoint, trails lined with color and one of the best sunsets I've caught yet over Lake Meridian. But this is definitely a great spot for the summer. Lake Meridian is good for a swim honestly any time of year. Texas state parks | Meridian State Park | Lake Meridian | Texas Hill Country | Texas swimming holes | Texas sunset spots | Texas wildflower season
Another park down on the road to all 89, and this one stopped me in my (dinosaur) tracks.🦖 At Emma Keteler 2026-08-10 | Another park down on the road to all 89, and this one stopped me in my (dinosaur) tracks.🦖 At Dinosaur Valley you can get up close to footprints left 113 million years ago. Even without the tracks themselves, this river and park is beautiful! It was one of my favorite swims I’ve taken so far. Blue, clear, and just a beautiful place to post up for a whole day. But we’re potentially going to change all of that. For data centers. Two of them are being proposed near this watershed. We’re trading our states natural beauty for money and technology that will be outdated sooner than later. There’s potential that the construction causes sediment to cover the tracts, that the data centers along the river bleed it dry or that any water re entering raises water temperatures killing the organisms that live within it. If you love this park, look up Protect the Paluxy Valley. Then go get in the water while you still can. 📍 Dinosaur Valley State Park, Glen Rose
Snuck in a trail run before the crowds hit Mesa Verde Emma Keteler 2026-08-04 | Snuck in a trail run before the crowds hit Mesa Verde. 🏃♀️ Soda Canyon Overlook is short (1.2 miles round trip) but between the dry heat and altitude, I still found myself huffing and puffing. But it's a cool way to hit three overlooks, including a straight-on view of Balcony House, one of the most iconic cliff dwellings in the park. This is definitely a park where you spend most of the time just picturing how our the people who came before us used to live. How did they possibly build these beautiful homes. The houses held kivas for ceremony, rooms for food and space for personal living quarters. And, the only way in or out was hand and toe holds cut into the cliff, or ladders they built themselves. I just can’t imagine how they got into the canyon let alone how they managed to build these structures.
Most of the pine forest you see across East Texas today is not original growth Emma Keteler 2026-08-03 | Most of the pine forest you see across East Texas today is not original growth. It is secondary forest, meaning it was cut down and grew back, and in places like Daingerfield State Park, it was replanted on purpose rather than left to chance. Iron manufacturing during the Civil War and decades of heavy logging afterward stripped huge sections of the Piney Woods. When private owners deeded the land that would become Daingerfield State Park to the state in 1935, there was barely a forest left to protect. The Civilian Conservation Corps rebuilt it. Two companies worked the site between 1935 and 1939, Company 2891 and Company 1801, an all Black unit that carried the project through to its completion. They replanted native pines, oaks, and maples across the park, and dammed a creek to create what is now Little Pine Lake. It is easy to look at a forest and assume it has always been there but in my opinion most of us Texans can't even fathom what our original forest would have looked like filled with giant pines and oaks. Even what we have planted back has been modified and tended to, so it won't ever look like the original.
If you want challenge or an opportunity to learn how to handstand from the best you definitely have Emma Keteler 2026-07-30 | If you want challenge or an opportunity to learn how to handstand from the best you definitely have to try out the handstand class at cruxcc I always leave inspired, exhausted and feeling way more confident in my handstand! Sam really is an expert in all things upside down!
Cleburne State Park is worth the drive for the lake alone Emma Keteler 2026-07-24 | Cleburne State Park is worth the drive for the lake alone. Cedar Lake is spring-fed, calm, and shallow enough near the shore that you can float around for hours. Bring a floaty, bring snacks, make a day of it. The swimming was the best part of the whole visit. The dam holding that lake back was cut and stacked by hand. Civilian Conservation Corps crews in the 1930s, local limestone, no heavy machinery. Almost a hundred years later it’s still doing its job. One warning if you’re camping here. The limestone plant next door runs loud, and you will hear it from your tent at 2am. Pack ear plugs and you’ll be fine. I’m visiting all 89 Texas state parks this year and this one earned its spot. Full vlog coming to YouTube soon.
It took me 30 camping trips to get a camp set up I feel confident in Emma Keteler 2026-07-22 | It took me 30 camping trips to get a camp set up I feel confident in. Save yourself the time and headache by checking out the free camping guide by beeflovingtexans x kampgroundsofamerica Available at the link in bio. 🏕️
Here is just a small glimpse into the reality of trying to visit every start park in Texas in one Emma Keteler 2026-07-21 | Here is just a small glimpse into the reality of trying to visit every start park in Texas in one year. Did you know we actually have about 89 state parks? Technically we have more but there’s a regular group of them that open and close. On my last loop I went all the way as far south as Brownsville & McCallen Texas in the Rio Grande Valley. Visiting 10 parks in about 6 days!
Some fun poses from a class I took this week at crux climbing Yoga is not just about being able to Emma Keteler 2026-07-18 | Some fun poses from a class I took this week at crux climbing Yoga is not just about being able to do “cool poses” but these asanas are also a great way to challenge yourself and connect with your body. crux has a variety of yoga classes with a ton of great teachers. I’ve grown a lot in my own practice because of them 🙏
I found this stunning white flower at Estero Llano Grande State Park and had to know what it was Emma Keteler 2026-07-17 | I found this stunning white flower at Estero Llano Grande State Park and had to know what it was. Turns out it is the Mexican Olive, also called Anacahuita, a native South Texas tree with white blooms shaped like little trumpets and yellow throats that pull in hummingbirds and butterflies all season long. It is not actually related to the true olive, and the fruit is not really edible for humans, but birds and deer eat it readily once it ripens. The tree survives on deep roots that reach water other plants cannot find, which is why it keeps blooming through the driest months in the Rio Grande Valley. It grows across brushland, roadsides, and thornscrub throughout South Texas. In a region where water is the scarcest resource there is, the Mexican Olive is proof that native plants know how to survive.
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Hackberry shows up everywhere along the Rio Grande, and it does more than just look pretty Emma Keteler 2026-07-16 | Hackberry shows up everywhere along the Rio Grande, and it does more than just look pretty. The berries feed songbirds and small mammals through the leanest parts of the year. This part of South Texas is home to roughly three hundred butterfly species, and much of that biodiversity traces back to plants like hackberry, which hosts caterpillars for the American Snout, the Hackberry Emperor, and the Tawny Emperor. In a landscape stretched thin by drought, hackberry keeps going. It tolerates poor soil, low water, and heat that pushes out less resilient plants.
Nature Refuge Hidden in Oil Country Emma Keteler 2026-07-10 | Texas has over 80 state parks, and this one might be its most underrated. Sea Rim State Park sits on five miles of protected coastline near Port Arthur, Texas, just a short drive from Houston. While most of the Texas Gulf Coast is lined with oil refineries and shipping channels, this stretch of marsh has been protected since the 1970s, and it’s doing more work than most people realize.In this video Emma Keteler visits Sea Rim with her sister, coming in from New Orleans, looking for alligators, and ending up spending the day as amateur birders right at the start of spring migration season on the Gulf Coast.What we cover: • Why Sea Rim exists in the middle of Texas oil country • How coastal wetlands protect inland communities from hurricanes • The Central Flyway and why this marsh matters for migratory birds • What it’s actually like to visit Sea Rim State ParkSea Rim is about an hour and a half from Houston and makes for a unique Texas Gulf Coast day trip, especially if you’re into birding, coastal ecosystems, or just want to see a side of Texas most people drive past.Emma Keteler is visiting every state park in Texas in 2026. Subscribe to follow along.📍 Sea Rim State Park, Port Arthur TX🎥 Part of the Every State Park in Texas series#TexasStateParks #SeaRimStatePark #TexasTravel #DayTripsFromHouston #TexasGulfCoast
One of the most challenging parts about trying to visit every state park in Texas has got to be the Emma Keteler 2026-07-07 | One of the most challenging parts about trying to visit every state park in Texas has got to be the mosquitoes. Even dousing myself with bug spray does not seem to do the trick. At this point i also need to be sleeping in long sleeves. also who knows it might be other bugs too snacking 😭
Sea Rim State Park sits on five miles of protected Texas coastline, a rare stretch in a state where Emma Keteler 2026-06-30 | Sea Rim State Park sits on five miles of protected Texas coastline, a rare stretch in a state where most of the shoreline is built for oil and shipping. The park was created in the 1970s when the state purchased the land from an oil company, taking it out of industrial use for good. The marsh here does more than look beautiful. It absorbs storm surge during hurricanes, acting as a buffer for the towns further inland. Sea Rim also sits along a major migratory bird corridor, with hundreds of species passing through each spring and fall. This trip landed right at the start of one of those migratory windows, so the birding was just beginning to pick up (hello new lifers!🐦⬛) Eleven parks into this challenge of visiting every state park in Texas, and this one is a reminder that not every park needs to be flashy to matter. A great stop for anyone planning a Texas coast road trip or looking for day trips from Houston. Full YT video coming soon 🐟
This year I am visiting every state park in Texas and Village Creek State Park is my tenth one Emma Keteler 2026-06-22 | This year I am visiting every state park in Texas and Village Creek State Park is my tenth one. Before you even get in the water, this park has something most people drive right past. The Big Thicket region used to be covered in longleaf pine savannah, one of the most biodiverse ecosystems in North America, often compared to old growth rainforests for the sheer number of species packed into one habitat. Longleaf pines once stretched across 90 million acres of the southeast. Today less than five percent of that original range remains. Logging, land development, and decades of fire suppression nearly wiped it out, since longleaf pine ecosystems actually depend on regular low intensity fires to survive and regenerate. Village Creek itself gets its color from tannins released by decaying leaves and bark, not pollution. That blackwater is part of what makes this one of the cleanest rivers in Texas. If you are looking for an underrated swimming spot in East Texas, Village Creek is one of the most peaceful and least crowded parks I have visited so far. Full video on my YT channel.
10 parks down and posted Emma Keteler 2026-06-21 | 10 parks down and posted. Over 20 actually visited. The backlog is real but so is the momentum. Too busy experiencing this state to sit at home editing it. Here are my first 10: McKinney Falls Bastrop. Buescher Inks Lake Longhorn Cavern Enchanted Rock Huntsville Lake Livingston Martin Dies Jr. Village Creek. Some of these were solo and quiet. Some turned into reunions with old friends. All of them reminded me why I started this in the first place. Full series on my channel.
I’ve been swimming in a lot of questionable waters lately… so if i feel something touch my leg im Emma Keteler 2026-06-18 | I’ve been swimming in a lot of questionable waters lately… so if i feel something touch my leg im getting TF out of there
This River Looks Dirty... But Its One of Texas Cleanest | Village Creek State Park Emma Keteler 2026-06-17 | Village Creek looks murky at first glance. Dark, almost black water moving slow through a dense forest. But that color isn't a sign of pollution. It's tannins from decaying vegetation, a natural marker of one of the healthiest waterways in the state.Village Creek State Park sits in the Big Thicket region of East Texas, home to the longleaf pine ecosystem. One of the most biodiverse and most threatened habitats in North America. Once covering around 90 million acres across the Southeast, longleaf pine savannas have been reduced to a fraction of their original range, and what remains is actively being restored.**********************************BECOME A CREATOR! Click this link to become a RockPorch Affiliate link Creator and earn money on your content:app.rockporch.com/Identity/Account/Register?returnUrl=%2FAccount%2FCreatorApp&ReferralUser=emmaketelerTruck Camping Gear:Browse All Gear: app.rockporch.com/llink/io817hHrxeHMZNorth Face Stormbreak Tent: app.rockporch.com/prdlink/nMHVIi43RLBig Agnes Sleeping Pad: app.rockporch.com/prdlink/DFpXpttsgIYeti Roadie w/ Wheels: app.rockporch.com/prdlink/HrarTkBIFWColeman Camp Stove: app.rockporch.com/prdlink/TnZH54FWlrContent Creation Gear: All my video creation gear: amzn.to/4s7qrEkDJI Osmo Pocket 3: amzn.to/4c6CqgODJI Action 6: amzn.to/4r0ios5Mini Tripod: amzn.to/4ciavL3Selfie Light: amzn.to/4saJldzPortable Charger: amzn.to/3MHl2oEMy Favorite Travel Bag for Camera Pieces: amzn.to/4b8kRvGIndie’s Favorites (Dog Essentials):All our picks: amzn.to/4tU7Du2Harness: amzn.to/46KM2ujDog Life Jacket: amzn.to/3OwXOCaWaist / Hands Free Leash: amzn.to/4aOOVLsBack Seat Protector: amzn.to/4qQDrgvHer Favorite Stuffed Animal: amzn.to/4s1tldULeash Stake and Cable: amzn.to/4kVb1ASThis video covers what a blackwater system actually is, why the longleaf pine matters so much to conservation, and what it's like to spend time in a forest that feels completely removed from the rest of Texas.Village Creek State Park // Lumberton, TXTexas State Park #10 of 89📸 Instagram: @emmaketeler
I have to give kudos where kudos are due! My backpack filled with truly over $1000 in camera gear Emma Keteler 2026-06-13 | I have to give kudos where kudos are due! My backpack filled with truly over $1000 in camera gear was just sitting in a pool of water in my kayak and thank goodness none of it go wet! Thank you Peak Design for making an awesome camera bag. No this isn’t sponsored or a gift. I paid full price for this baby.
This year I am visiting every state park in Texas and Martin Dies Jr State Park is my ninth one Emma Keteler 2026-06-11 | This year I am visiting every state park in Texas and Martin Dies Jr State Park is my ninth one. Before you kayak the fourteen miles of paddling trails or swim in the reservoir, this park has a story worth knowing. The Hastenai Caddo people called this land home, using the Neches and Angelina Rivers for transportation, trade, and fishing. They thrived here until European settlers arrived and pushed them out. The Alabama Cashada people also lived in this region doing the same. By the 1800s and 1900s, Americans were using this land for the lumber trade, floating wood down those same rivers. Everything changed in the 1950s when they built the B.A. Steinhagen Dam, turning the lowland forests into a lake. In 1964, this area officially became a state park and was named after Martin Dies Jr., a congressman from this area. Being in these parks is an opportunity to learn both Texas and natural history just out in the wild. Full video on my channel.
We opted for helmets instead of heels for our trip to Utah! Our tour with mad.moose was an epic way Emma Keteler 2026-06-09 | We opted for helmets instead of heels for our trip to Utah! Our tour with mad.moose was an epic way to explore the area near Zion National Park. It’s absolutely worth the visit! Planning a trip? Use code EMMAKETELER for 10% off! Have fun!
Hey Austin, Texas the Levitation 2026 line up just dropped Emma Keteler 2026-05-30 | Hey Austin, Texas the Levitation 2026 line up just dropped. What do you think? How do you feel about it being back at multiple venues and who are you excited to see on the line up? My must sees include American Football, Bikini Kill, Die Spitz, Sweeping Promises and honestly so many more!!
Sleeping Alone in Gator Territory | Martin Dies Jr. State Park Emma Keteler 2026-05-29 | Martin Dies Jr State Park is one of East Texas's best-kept secrets for camping and kayaking. Located near Jasper on the B.A. Steinhagen Reservoir, this 705-acre park offers scenic paddling trails through cypress sloughs, fishing opportunities, and wildlife viewing in the Big Thicket region.In this episode, I explore the park's three units (Hen House Ridge, Walnut Ridge, and Cherokee), paddle the Spring Creek and Neches River trails, and camp solo at this gator-populated destination. If you're planning a Texas state park trip, Martin Dies Jr delivers on natural beauty and outdoor activities without the crowds.The park is home to American alligators, white-tailed deer, raccoons, and over 14 bat species. Best for kayaking, camping, swimming, and hiking in Southeast Texas. Great for solo travelers, families, and anyone looking for authentic Texas nature experiences.Distance from major cities: 3.5 hours from Austin, 2 hours from Houston area.BECOME A CREATOR! Click this link to become a RockPorch Affiliate link Creator and earn money on your content:app.rockporch.com/Identity/Account/Register?returnUrl=%2FAccount%2FCreatorApp&ReferralUser=emmaketelerTruck Camping Gear:Browse All Gear: app.rockporch.com/llink/io817hHrxeHMZNorth Face Stormbreak Tent: app.rockporch.com/prdlink/nMHVIi43RLBig Agnes Sleeping Pad: app.rockporch.com/prdlink/DFpXpttsgIYeti Roadie w/ Wheels: app.rockporch.com/prdlink/HrarTkBIFWColeman Camp Stove: app.rockporch.com/prdlink/TnZH54FWlrContent Creation Gear: All my video creation gear: amzn.to/4s7qrEkDJI Osmo Pocket 3: amzn.to/4c6CqgODJI Action 6: amzn.to/4r0ios5Mini Tripod: amzn.to/4ciavL3Selfie Light: amzn.to/4saJldzPortable Charger: amzn.to/3MHl2oEMy Favorite Travel Bag for Camera Pieces: amzn.to/4b8kRvGIndie’s Favorites (Dog Essentials):All our picks: amzn.to/4tU7Du2Harness: amzn.to/46KM2ujDog Life Jacket: amzn.to/3OwXOCaWaist / Hands Free Leash: amzn.to/4aOOVLsBack Seat Protector: amzn.to/4qQDrgvHer Favorite Stuffed Animal: amzn.to/4s1tldULeash Stake and Cable: amzn.to/4kVb1AS#MartiDiesJrStatePark #TexasStatePark #KayakingTrail #CampingInTexas #EastTexas
better to go alone than to not go at all Emma Keteler 2026-05-26 | better to go alone than to not go at all. and who knows, maybe your dinner guest will be a pretty cool guy 🦬
This year I am visiting every state park in Texas and Lake Livingston State Park is my eighth one Emma Keteler 2026-05-14 | This year I am visiting every state park in Texas and Lake Livingston State Park is my eighth one. I didn't grow up camping. Being outdoors other than for sports and yard work wasn't really part of my childhood. Which is aye okay but that definitely means there was a learning curve when it came to camping and hiking. Lake Livingston State Park sits on the shores of one of the largest lakes in Texas, tucked into the Piney Woods of East Texas just 60 minutes from Houston. The land has been a gathering place for centuries, first home to the Alabama-Coushatta people who still have a presence in this region today. It is one of the most accessible and underrated day trips from Houston in the entire state park system. Sometimes you just have to pack up and go. Even on a Tuesday evening. Even if you didn't grow up doing this. Full video on my channel.
Swimming in Lake Livingston State Park Emma Keteler 2026-05-13 | Visiting every Texas state park in 2026 and Lake Livingston State Park is my eighth one. This one was completely spontaneous. A tornado warning cancelled my camping trip the night before, and the next evening the weather was too perfect to waste. So I packed up the truck and drove 45 minutes from home.**********************************BECOME A CREATOR! Click this link to become a RockPorch Affiliate link Creator and earn money on your content:app.rockporch.com/Identity/Account/Register?returnUrl=%2FAccount%2FCreatorApp&ReferralUser=emmaketelerTruck Camping Gear:Browse All Gear: app.rockporch.com/llink/io817hHrxeHMZNorth Face Stormbreak Tent: app.rockporch.com/prdlink/nMHVIi43RLBig Agnes Sleeping Pad: app.rockporch.com/prdlink/DFpXpttsgIYeti Roadie w/ Wheels: app.rockporch.com/prdlink/HrarTkBIFWColeman Camp Stove: app.rockporch.com/prdlink/TnZH54FWlrContent Creation Gear: All my video creation gear: amzn.to/4s7qrEkDJI Osmo Pocket 3: amzn.to/4c6CqgODJI Action 6: amzn.to/4r0ios5Mini Tripod: amzn.to/4ciavL3Selfie Light: amzn.to/4saJldzPortable Charger: amzn.to/3MHl2oEMy Favorite Travel Bag for Camera Pieces: amzn.to/4b8kRvGIndie’s Favorites (Dog Essentials):All our picks: amzn.to/4tU7Du2Harness: amzn.to/46KM2ujDog Life Jacket: amzn.to/3OwXOCaWaist / Hands Free Leash: amzn.to/4aOOVLsBack Seat Protector: amzn.to/4qQDrgvHer Favorite Stuffed Animal: amzn.to/4s1tldULeash Stake and Cable: amzn.to/4kVb1AS**********************************Lake Livingston State Park sits on the shores of Lake Livingston, one of the largest lakes in Texas, in the Piney Woods of East Texas. If you are looking for a day trip from Houston or a quick overnight camping trip near Houston, this is one of the most underrated options in the region. The park offers lake swimming, fishing, hiking trails, kayaking, and some of the best sunset views in East Texas.Sometimes you don't need a full weekend. You just need a camp stove, a lake, and a reason to leave the to-do list behind.Full video on my channel.#LakeLivingston #TexasStateParks #CampingNearHouston #TexasOutdoors #SoloFemaleTravel
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This year I am visiting every state park in Texas and Huntsville State Park is my seventh one Emma Keteler 2026-05-07 | This year I am visiting every state park in Texas and Huntsville State Park is my seventh one. Before you even get to the trails or the lake, this park has a story worth knowing. The Bidai people called this land home long before European settlers arrived, living off the freshwater, wildlife, and forests that still define this place today. In the 1930s, Walker County sold $20,000 in bonds to preserve this land as a park. The Civilian Conservation Corps Company 1823, a group of African American World War I veterans, built it from the ground up. They dammed the creeks to create Lake Raven, constructed the recreation hall, and reforested land that logging had stripped bare. The park didn't fully open to the public until 1956. If you are looking for camping near Houston, Huntsville State Park sits inside one of the most accessible forests in Texas and is one of the most visited state parks in the system for good reason. Full video on my channel.
You Dont Have to Feel Like It. Just Go. | Huntsville State Park Emma Keteler 2026-05-06 | Huntsville State Park sits deep in the Sam Houston National Forest in Huntsville Texas, one of the most forested and underrated state parks in East Texas. If you're looking for a camping trip near Houston, this is one of the closest options you'll find with real nature. We hiked the trails, camped through a midnight thunderstorm, and I talked myself into swimming in a lake that very likely has alligators.Not every outdoor adventure feels good at the start. Sometimes you just have to go anyway.**********************************BECOME A CREATOR! Click this link to become a RockPorch Affiliate link Creator and earn money on your content:app.rockporch.com/Identity/Account/Register?returnUrl=%2FAccount%2FCreatorApp&ReferralUser=emmaketelerTruck Camping Gear:Browse All Gear: app.rockporch.com/llink/io817hHrxeHMZNorth Face Stormbreak Tent: app.rockporch.com/prdlink/nMHVIi43RLBig Agnes Sleeping Pad: app.rockporch.com/prdlink/DFpXpttsgIYeti Roadie w/ Wheels: app.rockporch.com/prdlink/HrarTkBIFWColeman Camp Stove: app.rockporch.com/prdlink/TnZH54FWlrContent Creation Gear: All my video creation gear: amzn.to/4s7qrEkDJI Osmo Pocket 3: amzn.to/4c6CqgODJI Action 6: amzn.to/4r0ios5Mini Tripod: amzn.to/4ciavL3Selfie Light: amzn.to/4saJldzPortable Charger: amzn.to/3MHl2oEMy Favorite Travel Bag for Camera Pieces: amzn.to/4b8kRvGIndie’s Favorites (Dog Essentials):All our picks: amzn.to/4tU7Du2Harness: amzn.to/46KM2ujDog Life Jacket: amzn.to/3OwXOCaWaist / Hands Free Leash: amzn.to/4aOOVLsBack Seat Protector: amzn.to/4qQDrgvHer Favorite Stuffed Animal: amzn.to/4s1tldULeash Stake and Cable: amzn.to/4kVb1AS
Two years of handstands at Crux!🤸🏻♀️ Most of these are the highlights (trust me we still do lots Emma Keteler 2026-05-04 | Two years of handstands at Crux!🤸🏻♀️ Most of these are the highlights (trust me we still do lots of falling). Truly i sometimes do a couple reps and think to myself… “i haven’t made any progress or i should be able to hold it longer by now….why can’t i consistently kick up.” But when I look back at where I started the proof is right there. It’s funny how life is. How it can sometimes feel like this is the way it’s always been but the truth is we are always moving and changing.
This year I am visiting every state park in Texas and today we are visiting one of my favorites.. Emma Keteler 2026-05-01 | This year I am visiting every state park in Texas and today we are visiting one of my favorites.. Enchanted Rock State Park (or I guess "Natural Area") This 425 foot pink granite dome in the Texas Hill Country is a hub for climbers who don't mind elvis legs from standing on holds the size of a pinky fingernail. After 12,000 years of human history, it still finds ways to surprise you. Find the full adventure on my YT channel 🎥
Bouldering at Enchanted Rock State Park Emma Keteler 2026-04-29 | Exploring Enchanted Rock State Natural Area… but not the way most people do it.Instead of hiking to the summit, we spent the day scrambling, bouldering, and climbing our way around Enchanted Rock State Natural Area. This park is known for its massive pink granite dome, but there’s so much more to it if you’re willing to explore off the main path (and maybe get a little lost along the way).This is part of my series where I’m visiting every Texas State Park in 2026 — camping, exploring, and experiencing each park in its own way.In this video:Bouldering and scrambling around Enchanted RockA more laid-back, off-trail experiencePark history and what makes this place uniqueA surprise rattlesnake encounterIf you’re planning a trip to Enchanted Rock, or just looking for a different way to experience one of the most popular parks in Texas, this one’s for you.Subscribe to follow along as I visit all 89 Texas State Parks — and for every subscriber I gain during this series, I’m donating one penny to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation (not officially affiliated, just something I care about).#EnchantedRock #TexasStateParks #TexasTravel #Bouldering #OutdoorAdventure #HikingTexas #StateParkSeries
As long as we visit a minimum of two coffee shops a day i’m cool with whatever Emma Keteler 2026-04-23 | As long as we visit a minimum of two coffee shops a day i’m cool with whatever
Sometimes you go looking for one thing and the world opens up around you Emma Keteler 2026-04-17 | Sometimes you go looking for one thing and the world opens up around you. 🦅 The vanishingtexasrivercruises tour on Lake Buchanan had me completely in awe even before we spotted a single As an animal lover, i’ve always enjoyed seeing a little cardinal or blue jay on a walk but this opened my eyes even further to the world of birds. They truly are these amazing creatures who are so adaptable and majestic. They find ways to survive even in th wild ever completely altered. And having a greater appreciation for them has also allowed me to become more observant of the world and nature around. This really was a beautiful experience. 📍 Lake Buchanan, Burnet Texas
Searching for Bald Eagles in Texas.. It Changed Everything Emma Keteler 2026-04-15 | Bald eagles spend their winters in Texas, and Lake Buchanan is one of the best places in the state to find them. As part of my year-long journey visiting every Texas state park, I took a side quest to the Vanishing Texas River Cruise's Eagle Season Tour near Inks Lake and Longhorn Cavern in the Texas Hill Country.📍 Lake Buchanan, Burnet Texas🚢 Vanishing Texas River Cruise: vtrc.com**********************************BECOME A CREATOR! Click this link to become a RockPorch Affiliate link Creator and earn money on your content:app.rockporch.com/Identity/Account/Register?returnUrl=%2FAccount%2FCreatorApp&ReferralUser=emmaketelerTruck Camping Gear:Browse All Gear: app.rockporch.com/llink/io817hHrxeHMZNorth Face Stormbreak Tent: app.rockporch.com/prdlink/nMHVIi43RLBig Agnes Sleeping Pad: app.rockporch.com/prdlink/DFpXpttsgIYeti Roadie w/ Wheels: app.rockporch.com/prdlink/HrarTkBIFWColeman Camp Stove: app.rockporch.com/prdlink/TnZH54FWlrContent Creation Gear: All my video creation gear: amzn.to/4s7qrEkDJI Osmo Pocket 3: amzn.to/4c6CqgODJI Action 6: amzn.to/4r0ios5Mini Tripod: amzn.to/4ciavL3Selfie Light: amzn.to/4saJldzPortable Charger: amzn.to/3MHl2oEMy Favorite Travel Bag for Camera Pieces: amzn.to/4b8kRvG**********************************In this video: why bald eagles migrate to Texas every winter, the conservation work behind the Vanishing Texas River Cruise including their Freedom Flights program, what eagle watching actually looks like as a first timer, and how one boat ride on Lake Buchanan turned me into a birder.#TexasBirding #LakeBuchanan #BaldEagles
I’m attempting to visit every state park in Texas in 2026 Emma Keteler 2026-04-08 | I’m attempting to visit every state park in Texas in 2026. There are about 89 and we just visited my 5th one, longhorncavern This is honestly the perfect park to visit in the summer because it stays 68 degrees in the cave all year round! We opted to try the Wild Cave Tour which is like a baby step into caving. They have a walking tour as well which just about anyone can do. The main cavern is huge and spacious! See the full adventure on my YT channel 🎥
fun fact about me is i’m actually pretty claustrophobic Emma Keteler 2026-04-07 | fun fact about me is i’m actually pretty claustrophobic. like even if someone holds me too tight for too long i can feel trapped… so this was a real doozy. But worth it!
Every state park in Texas and stop brings us to one of the most unique… longhorncavern 🦇 Since we Emma Keteler 2026-04-01 | Every state park in Texas and stop brings us to one of the most unique… longhorncavern 🦇 Since we had already done the walking tour a few years back, we decided to be bold and try the wild cave tour. Check out the full experience in my most recent YT video 📸 Edit like a horror movie
Wild Cave Tour at Longhorn Cavern State Park | Texas Emma Keteler 2026-04-01 | This year I’m visiting every state park in Texas, and this stop took me 100 feet underground at Longhorn Cavern State Park.We took on the Wild Cave Tour at Longhorn Cavern, squeezing through tight passages, navigating by headlamp, and experiencing one of the most unique cave tours in Texas. If you’ve ever wondered what caving in Texas is actually like, this is it.This is stop #5 in my journey to visit every Texas State Park. Along the way, I’m camping and taking on each park’s most well-known activity. From popular parks to hidden corners of the Texas Hill Country.For every new subscriber I gain this year, I’m donating one penny to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation. This is a personal commitment and not an official partnership—just my way of giving back to the parks we’re exploring.**********************************BECOME A CREATOR! Click this link to become a RockPorch Affiliate link Creator and earn money on your content:app.rockporch.com/Identity/Account/Register?returnUrl=%2FAccount%2FCreatorApp&ReferralUser=emmaketelerTruck Camping Gear:Browse All Gear: app.rockporch.com/llink/io817hHrxeHMZNorth Face Stormbreak Tent: app.rockporch.com/prdlink/nMHVIi43RLBig Agnes Sleeping Pad: app.rockporch.com/prdlink/DFpXpttsgIYeti Roadie w/ Wheels: app.rockporch.com/prdlink/HrarTkBIFWColeman Camp Stove: app.rockporch.com/prdlink/TnZH54FWlrContent Creation Gear: All my video creation gear: amzn.to/4s7qrEkDJI Osmo Pocket 3: amzn.to/4c6CqgODJI Action 6: amzn.to/4r0ios5Mini Tripod: amzn.to/4ciavL3Selfie Light: amzn.to/4saJldzPortable Charger: amzn.to/3MHl2oEMy Favorite Travel Bag for Camera Pieces: amzn.to/4b8kRvGIndie’s Favorites (Dog Essentials):All our picks: amzn.to/4tU7Du2Harness: amzn.to/46KM2ujDog Life Jacket: amzn.to/3OwXOCaWaist / Hands Free Leash: amzn.to/4aOOVLsBack Seat Protector: amzn.to/4qQDrgvHer Favorite Stuffed Animal: amzn.to/4s1tldULeash Stake and Cable: amzn.to/4kVb1AS========If you’re looking for things to do in Texas, planning a visit to Longhorn Cavern State Park, or just love travel vlogs and outdoor adventure, subscribe to follow the series.
This year I am visiting every state park in Texas and we just hit our fourth park - Inks Lake! This Emma Keteler 2026-03-27 | This year I am visiting every state park in Texas and we just hit our fourth park - Inks Lake! This is definitely a Central Texas favorite of mine. I love the beautiful pink rock, cactus covered hiking trails and of course having so many places to go swim. This park is great for a weekend getaway and even a work remote camp during the week (if you trust your hotspot). Next stop is another favorite but has a challenge i’m a bit nervous for. See you in the next one!
Swimming and Hiking at Inks Lake State Park Emma Keteler 2026-03-25 | This year I am on a mission to visit every Texas State Park and Inks Lake State Park is stop number four.On this trip I drove from Austin into the Texas Hill Country to try sleeping out of my Toyota Tacoma for the very first time.**********************************BECOME A CREATOR! Click this link to become a RockPorch Affiliate link Creator and earn money on your content:app.rockporch.com/Identity/Account/Register?returnUrl=%2FAccount%2FCreatorApp&ReferralUser=emmaketelerTruck Camping Gear:Browse All Gear: app.rockporch.com/llink/io817hHrxeHMZNorth Face Stormbreak Tent: app.rockporch.com/prdlink/nMHVIi43RLBig Agnes Sleeping Pad: app.rockporch.com/prdlink/DFpXpttsgIYeti Roadie w/ Wheels: app.rockporch.com/prdlink/HrarTkBIFWColeman Camp Stove: app.rockporch.com/prdlink/TnZH54FWlrContent Creation Gear: All my video creation gear: amzn.to/4s7qrEkDJI Osmo Pocket 3: amzn.to/4c6CqgODJI Action 6: amzn.to/4r0ios5Mini Tripod: amzn.to/4ciavL3Selfie Light: amzn.to/4saJldzPortable Charger: amzn.to/3MHl2oEMy Favorite Travel Bag for Camera Pieces: amzn.to/4b8kRvGIndie’s Favorites (Dog Essentials):All our picks: amzn.to/4tU7Du2Harness: amzn.to/46KM2ujDog Life Jacket: amzn.to/3OwXOCaWaist / Hands Free Leash: amzn.to/4aOOVLsBack Seat Protector: amzn.to/4qQDrgvHer Favorite Stuffed Animal: amzn.to/4s1tldULeash Stake and Cable: amzn.to/4kVb1AS**********************************The next morning I explored Inks Lake by kayak, hiked out to the famous Devil’s Watering Hole, and completed my series challenge by jumping in for a swim.In this vlogumentary style adventure I share what it is really like to visit Inks Lake State Park, what makes this Texas park special, and the lessons I am learning while attempting to visit all 89 Texas State Parks in one year.If you love Texas travel, outdoor adventures, camping, kayaking, swimming holes, and real journey style vlogs you are in the right place.
