Posts by Bridgette Mongeon
A Texas Artist and A Historical Hiking Grandma Inspire Others to ‘Take A Hike!’
Press Release: November 17- National Take a Hike Day A Historical Hiking Grandma Grandma Gatewood brought attention to hiking and saved the Appalachian Trail Many in the outdoor world know the name Grandma Gatewood. After raising eleven children, Emma Rowena Gatewood left an abusive husband, and at 67, she “went for a walk.” In 1955,…
Read More5 Places To Hike in Memorial Park
One of central Houston’s best-kept secrets is Memorial Park inside the 610 Loop. One thousand five hundred acres and many miles of trails make it the gem for many living in Central Houston. Once you begin to explore it, you will be surprised. After all, it is nearly double the size of Central Park in…
Read MoreHWH Profile | Bridgette Mongeon | Admin
How Houston Women Hiking Began Hi, I’m Bridgette. People meet me and say, “So you are our fearless leader.” Though I may have started the group, I don’t feel like the leader. The women of this group make it what it is today. I started the group in December 1, 2016. I am writing a…
Read MoreWelcome To The New Houston Women’s Hiking Blog
Why A HWH Blog? Regular questions come up in our group, and these blog posts let us answer those questions all in one convenient location. Blog posts also help us educate and inform, which is very exciting. Our hike leaders have grown and do so much. It will also be great to feature them and…
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