The Backyard Wilderness

I never really thought I’d be someone who paid attention to birds. But somewhere along the way, I slowed down long enough to notice them—and it changed how I see the outdoors entirely.In this episode, I talk about backyard and amateur birding as one of the easiest, most accessible ways to reconnect with the outdoors. No gear, no travel, no pressure—just stepping outside and paying attention.If you’ve ever felt like getting into the outdoors is complicated or out of reach, this might be the simplest place to start… right outside your door.This weekends events:Junior Ranger Academy (Government Canyon SNA)https://tpwd.texas.gov/calendar/government-canyon/junior-ranger-academy_13Easter Egg Hunt (Daingerfield State Park)https://tpwd.texas.gov/calendar/daingerfield/easter-egg-huntBirding Hike (Brazos Bend State Park)https://tpwd.texas.gov/calendar/brazos-bend/birding-hike_all-26/2026-04-05Frog Pond Frolic (Enchanted Rock SNA)https://tpwd.texas.gov/calendar/enchanted-rock/frog-pond-frolic/2026-04-05