Wandering Into The Woods

Jarrett and Linda went on a date at Berry Springs Park and Preserve. On a quiet Friday evening, they visited this picturesque site in the outskirts of Georgetown, Texas. Before the arrival of American colonizers, this site was home to the Tonkawa Native Americans and was visited by other tribes frequently, such as the Apache. In 1846, John Berry built a gristmill in the area. Although the gristmil...

Jarrett and Linda camped at Goliad State Park in south Texas. Remember the Goliad? That's the place where about 450 Texian prisoners of war were killed in 1836 by the Mexican army under General and President Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna's command during the Texas Revolution. The Goliad city and State Park are situated by the San Antonio River. Spain established the town in 1749, which makes it one...

Jarrett and Linda went pack rafting in Lake Georgetown. "But, what is pack rafting?" is probably what you're asking yourself after reading that short sentence. Well, don't worry! In this episode, Jarrett and Linda explain what pack rafting is, how it is different from kayaking or paddleboarding, and the pros and cons of pack rafting. To describe what it's like to go packrafting, they tell you abou...

The Summer Solstice brings about the longest day (and the shortest night) of the year. In 2020, Jarrett and Linda observed it by watching the sunset at Stonehenge through the English Heritage's Facebook page, which went live to allow people to watch the sunset and the sunrise at this ancient site. Back in Texas, Jarrett and Linda marked the day by going on an adventure right outside their home. Th...

In this episode, Jarrett tells us about his and his friend's trek into The Narrows, outside of Fredericksburg, Texas. Is it even legal to go there? Some people think it's not, but Jarrett disagrees and went there anyway. He and Linda talk about the possible scenarios that may have unfolded while he was out there. But anyway, even if you can get there, what is it like? Once again, Jarrett delivers...

In this episode, Linda and Jarrett talk briefly about their travels separately and together. They share some significant incidents they've experienced and hard-learned lessons they've learned as they've explored the world, including underestimating how much your pets will miss you. Whether traveling across continents to explore new exotic places or just going on a short business trip for a few day...

In this solo episode, Linda shares some general tips for solo travelers, which can help anyone about to embark on a solo adventure. Being alone is no excuse to not see the world (once this COVID crisis is over). She tells you about a few things to consider while you have the time to plan so that when you embark on your journey, you can stay safe and have fun at all times.  Whether you're a planner...

In this episode, Jarrett and Linda describe their hike at Spicewood Valley Trail in Austin. They took their trip on a weekday afternoon after several rainy days couped up inside. The trail is 2 miles out and back and parallels a stream for most of the trip.  There is a waterfall and some large rocks to explore as well. And you know Angela and BeeGee went on this hike. Jarrett talks about his...

Jarrett went pack-rafting at Colorado Bend State Park, to a set of 70-foot tall waterfalls called Post Oak Falls. In this episode, he describes his journey and experience for listeners. https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/colorado-bend Linda talks about the Charro Days Parade in her native Brownsville, Texas. It is an international parade that has been held since the 1930s and is an example of cros...

Have you found yourself walking your dog(s) more during the COVID-19 pandemic? Have you found yourself wondering, "What is proper dog-walking etiquette?" How do you make sure you have a safe and fun dog-walking experience for you and others? In this episode,  Linda and Jarrett talk about their experience with walking two strong knuckle-headed terrier mixes, Angela (30 lbs) and BeeGee (55 lbs)...

In this episode, Jarrett talks about his solo hike at Good Water Loop in Georgetown. Linda tells you about their family hike at Bull Creek District Park in Austin's upper Green Belt. They discuss what it's like to hike in a public space in the middle of a pandemic. Jarrett and Linda went on these hikes in the middle of a storm and after the storm. They describe the beauty and hazards of hiking on...

What is it like to camp in central Texas with two mixed-terriers? Listen and find out as Jarrett describes his camping adventure with dog companions BeeGee and Angela at Good Water loop of the San Gabriel River Trail at Lake Georgetown.  https://www.swf-wc.usace.army.mil/georgetown/Information/Hiking%20Trail%20Map.pdf Are you fascinated by ghost stories? Are you a history buff? Are you curiou...

Running out of ideas on what to do while stuck at home? Consider going on a virtual visit of a Renaissance Fair or a haunted tour. In this episode, Jarrett and Linda introduce you to a virtual visit of the Sherwood Forest Faire, https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_TXWc1AoClULilqLb6TkgQ , and a haunted tour, https://austinghosttours.com/ , they took to explore a dark side of Austin's history. If you...

Hey guys, this is Jarrett and Linda from adventures with BeeGee. We are going to bring you on our adventures in central Texas in our new podcast, wandering into the woods. In our podcast, we talk about our outdoors adventures, such as hiking, camping, caving, kayaking, and rafting. Together, we describe what it's like exploring the outdoors as a newbie or city-dweller, like Linda, or as an experie...

In their first episode, Linda and Jarrett talk about what inspired them to start a podcast and a little about themselves. The episode focuses on their adventure with their friend David at Longhorn Cavern State Park. The three of them went on a caving adventure and they describe what they saw at the park and recommendations for anyone who is interested in visiting. For more information about Longho...