About HWH
Hike Leader—”Tiny Dancer” Katina Collins
While writing my memoir, about Houston Women’s Hiking and my life, I could not help but focus on the many women who have come up in my life who have been influential, inspirational, and kept me going. Katina Collins is one of those. Her story about hiking could be her own book. You never know…
Read MoreHow it Began—One Foot in Front of The Other
The story about how Houston Women’s Hiking began
Read MoreA 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 MoreHow to Properly Create an Event on Houston Women’s Hiking Facebook Page
Anyone Houston Women’s Hiking Member is welcome to host an event on our private Facebook Page. However, we ask if you are leading a hike to go through our hike leader training. We do these once a month via Zoom, check out the private Facebook page to register for the next one. If you want…
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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