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We hope you will wander with us!

11/11/2019

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​As we started planning WWW, just one year ago, we started to get to know each other in such a unique way. Of course we quickly became fast friends, but pulling off an event of this scale in less than 5 months required us to dive a little deeper. We went all in. We quickly learned a lot about each other and ourselves. 

Despite blending together in a sea of chambray, a shared appreciation for hilarious memes, and a love for the wild things and places of Uvalde County, Texas and beyond, we came together at the start of this journey with very different stories and skills. 

We span an age range of about 12 years and are in different stages of life; our childhoods don’t sound similar and our ancestry is diverse; we’ve experienced different tragedies and struggles, (cumulatively we’ve probably covered them all), and we enjoy different successes. 

We have different strengths and weaknesses, which luckily compliment each other well 99% of the time. (A funny .GIF helps with that other 1%), and our personalities run the gamut of the Enneagram. 

Quite frankly, we wouldn’t be surprised if there were some people that assumed this would be a recipe for disaster. 

The thing is, our differences have served us well and made us stronger. We were able to do more, cover more ground and reach more people. (Which admittedly might have been a little overzealous for that first year, but nevertheless, here we are!) 
And we have learned so much from each other, supported each other, been introduced to amazing new people, different lifestyles and and new skills. 

Our goal was to create an unforgettable outdoor experience in the Hill Country River Region of Uvalde County that would empower 600 visiting women to feel confident in nature and build a community of like-minded, yet diverse women, to benefit Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation and the Game Wardens that champion for our great state and the people of Texas. At this point, we definitely feel like we’ve benefited the most from this amazing and empowering journey and we are so grateful for all of you who have supported and joined this community. 

It’s not been lost on us that we quickly went from 5 women at a table brainstorming, to something much bigger. We know that has very little to do with us, but everyone that came together to support this vision, and could not have been possible without a shared appreciation and respect for everyone’s differences, an understanding that 2 (or 600) heads are better than one, and some really great GIF keyboards. 

All that to say... no matter where you’re from; if you’re an avid outdoor adventurer or rarely escape the city; how old you are (as long as you’re over 21 🍷); if you’re coming with a group of friends or wandering solo; what stage of life you’re in and what challenges you’re facing; we hope you’ll wander with us, because we know first hand how this community can lift us all up. And we have a darn good time. 

We can’t wait to wander with you! 
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WWW Gift Guide

11/8/2019

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Want to know what we are eyeing for ourselves and people we love for the holidays? 

1. Anything McKenna Quinn for chic hunting attire that is functional in the field or every day.  

2. Brushfire Farms jam, perfect for holiday get-togethers, hostess gifts, or a picnic outing.

3. Frankly Vodka. We can’t decide which flavor we like best. The struggle is real.

4. Fannie Lewis Jewelry - beautiful horn and outdoor inspired cuffs and earrings. for making a statement, but not screaming it. 

5. duckcamp. The lightweight bamboo is perfect for any season, and their entire line makes for great gifts for the avid outdoorsman or the guy or gal with a sporty style.

6. modern huntsman Volume 4: the Women’s Issue. Chock full of courageous, inspiring and challenging stories from women all over the world, and a beautiful publication for your coffee table or on the road reading. Use Discount Code WWWandertx 

7. Uvalco Gift Certificate- from these beautiful Don Strange Grill Pardner chafing dishes to trailers and equipment, you’re sure to find your outdoor cooking

8. Susan Shaw classic handcrafted jewelry 

9. A gift that keeps on giving.
Give a Membership to Texas wildlife association, Women on Adventures, (check out adventures with Bobbie if you're in or around SA)  Texas parks and wildlife foundation, or a DONATION TO GEAR UP FOR GAME WARDENS 

10. WWW hat

11. WWW Ticket- Give someone (or yourself) the gift of empowerment, adventure and self-care. Register for WWW2020 today! Spaces are limited!

12. Jon Hart Sidekick - Call Melissa at Happy Hollow to order your WWW stamped jon hart gear!   

13. Annus jewelry- for a bold bohemian statement

14. hardcore carnivore - the cookbook, the seasonings, all of it. Meatchelada makes for an especially refreshing beer dressing.

15. the campground gourmet - This digital cookbook is easy to send and will be a go-to for cooking on the road. adventure never tasted so good.

16. camping Made Easy - speaking of adventure, give the gift of camping without the hassle with camping season supply package rentals & delivery.

17. State Parks pass - another way to give the gift of adventure that won't disappoint. 

18. Benjamin Soap Co. - you can't go wrong with anything from this artisan skincare line.
...or anything from the makers at the Texas Highways mercantile.

19. Garrison Brothers distillery - wander over to hye for a tour of this incredible craft distillery. Schedule a tour online. 

20. Book a guided trip or Fly fishing lesson with Chris Long, and be sure to check out the gear at Gruene Outfitters. 

21. friofamilycamp- Sign up the whole family or contact us to give this experience as a gift. Next Camp is March 6-10, 2020. Fall retreat 2020 details coming soon!

22. psych hike - self care comes in many forms. give the gift of wellness with a psych hike. 

23. Uvalde County getaway - Call any of our lodging partners to give a getaway to the hill country river region. 

24. Lucky Star Art Camp - we were sad to miss 2019, but looking forward to 2020! Contact Lisa to find out more about Lucky Star Art Camp and how to give it as a gift! 

25. The ultimate treehouse experience. Dine in the trees at the laurel tree.  You can spend the night in one, too! 

26. Custom Illustration by Alex Ridings Illustrations

27. South Texas Bangers Rattling Horns. Rattling horns are all the rage. Or they will be when you see these. 

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