Category Archives: day hike

Tour of Shiner, TX

Posted on September 9, 2019 by walktx

The Spoetzl brewery and their variations of Shiner Beer has made the town “a household word” throughout the state of Texas.  The walk we did in Shiner, however, only included a cemetery and a small park. We did a loop … Continue reading →

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Waco, Texas Walking Tour

Posted on December 18, 2018 by walktx

This tour of Waco is hosted by the Dallas Trekkers Volkssport (Walking) Club out of Dallas, TX.   There is a $3.00 fee per person for doing this event. The start point for this walking tour is at the Waco … Continue reading →

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Fort Griffin Historic Site- 04/15/2016

Posted on April 16, 2017 by walktx

This is not a State Park, so your park pass doesn’t work here. There is a $4.00 entry fee for day use.  We were there to do the volksmarch.  We chose to do the 5K version which took us out … Continue reading →

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Salado, TX Urban Hike – 08/27/16

Posted on August 28, 2016 by walktx
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Shiner, TX Urban Hike – 08/20/16

Posted on August 21, 2016 by walktx

Todays adventure included a long drive and a walk around Shiner, Tx. Registration was at Harold’s Convenience Store.

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Granbury, TX Urban Hike – 08/06/16

Posted on August 6, 2016 by walktx

Todays urban hike started at the First Presbyterian Church. Priscilla and Heinz were working the start table. Ed and Carlen talking to Heinz. Activity at the registration area.  Some of the 5K walkers are already checking in. Our daughter Kerwin … Continue reading →

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Belton, TX Urban Hike – 07/30/16

Posted on August 1, 2016 by walktx

Todays adventure included a walk through historic downtown Belton and through the lovely Mary Hardin Baylor Campus. We have arrived at the UMHB Campus. The walk leaves the campus and does a loop in a nice residential area. We return … Continue reading →

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College Station, TX Urban Hike – 07/23/16

Posted on July 25, 2016 by walktx

College Station has two Year Round Events (urban hikes).  One is on the Texas A and M Campus.  The other is called the Four Parks Walk.  We chose to do the Four Parks event but since it was hot we … Continue reading →

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Georgetown, TX Year Round Event – 07/09/16

Posted on July 9, 2016 by walktx

We met our daughter at the visitor’s center on the old Courthouse Square to register. It has been three years since we walked this event, and she’s never walked it before. The square was ringed with arts/crafts tents. We started … Continue reading →

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Goliad Seasonal Walking Event – 06/24/16

Posted on June 30, 2016 by walktx

We walked here back in March. We came back to walk it again with Carol. If you’d like to see pictures from March click here.  This is an old Masonic lodge near the courthouse square where the walk starts. Picture … Continue reading →

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