San Antonio Plus Sized Women's Hiking Group

08/10/2026

What a fantastic morning we spent this past Saturday at Government Canyon! 🤝✨ We absolutely loved teaming up with the amazing Hikerbabes for a morning of community, education, and trail time! 🥾🌵

A huge thank you to Ranger Lisa from Government Canyon State Natural Area - Texas Parks and Wildlife for hosting such an important and informative talk on Heat-Related Illness Prevention. Texas heat is no joke, and learning how to safely navigate the trails and take care of each other out there was so incredibly valuable. ☀️💦

After soaking up all that great information, we hit the trails for a beautiful group hike, putting all our new safety tips to good use!

Thank you so much to everyone from both groups who came out, learned with us, and shared the trail. We love seeing our communities come together! 💖🌿

07/22/2026

🦇🌌✨ Last night, we traded our usual hiking trails for a truly unforgettable evening at Bracken Cave Preserve, and the experience was absolutely amazing!

If you've never been, Bracken Cave is home to the largest bat colony in the entire world. We gathered around the sinkhole as the sun started to set, and the anticipation was so real. Then, it happened—millions of Mexican free-tailed bats began swirling out of the cave in a massive "bat tornado" as they headed out for their nightly hunt! 🌪️🦇

The sheer size of the emergence and the sound of millions of little wings fluttering was completely awe-inspiring. It is one of those incredible Texas nature moments that you just have to see with your own eyes to fully appreciate.

Sharing these unique, breathtaking experiences with such an amazing group of women makes it all the better. Thank you to everyone who came out to witness the magic with us! Who is adding this to their bucket list for next summer?! 🙋‍♀️👇

07/20/2026

We had a blast at the Blue Hole in Wimberley, TX this past Saturday. The spring-fed water was cool and crystal clear. It felt like a perfect day to be out enjoying nature.

On my drive home that day, it hit me just how incredibly blessed I am. I get to bring all these amazing women together, go on fun adventures, and share these experiences with anyone who wants to join!

Sometimes I truly feel like creating this community—and doing what I love in the process—is my life's purpose. Honestly, I think God knew exactly how much I would need all of you.

Thank you to every single one of you who shows up, shares your energy, and makes this group so incredibly special. I appreciate you all more than words can say! 💖

Maricruz Zarate

07/12/2026

Trails, sun, and splashing in the river! 🥾💦☀️ We hit Blanco State Park - Texas Parks and Wildlife this morning for the latest adventure in our Summer Splash Series, and it was an absolute blast! There is honestly no better way to beat the Texas heat than getting some movement in on the trails and then immediately cooling off in the beautiful Blanco River.

So much laughter, amazing company, and good vibes all around! If you haven't joined us for a hike and swim adventure yet, you are missing out! Keep an eye out for the next one in the series—find us on Meetup to RSVP and join the fun! 🌊🌿💖

07/12/2026

Paddles up! What an epic day out at Inks Lake State Park - Texas Parks and Wildlife! 🛶✨

We hit the water for a guided kayaking tour, paddling our way through gorgeous views all the way out to the iconic Devil’s Waterhole and back. The weather was perfect, the vibes were top-notch, and the scenery was absolutely stunning! 🌊🤩

Not only was it a blast getting out on the water, but our fantastic guide, Ranger KK, dropped some major knowledge on us! We learned all about the fascinating history and unique geology of the lake, which made those giant rock formations even cooler to paddle through. 🪨🤓

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who made this adventure possible:
🌟 Ranger Andrew for organizing such a stellar event! 🎉
🌟 Ranger KK for being the ultimate guide. 🧭
🌟 Friends of Inks Lake State Park-FOIL volunteers for all your awesome help out on the water! 🙌

We couldn’t have asked for a better day! Have you ever paddled out to Devil's Waterhole? Let us know below! 👇💬

07/04/2026

🥾🇺🇸 Kicking off the 4th of July the best way we know how—hitting the trails! We had an awesome time getting outdoors and crushing a solid 3 miles at Eisenhower Park today. It was the perfect way to get moving and enjoy nature! Thanks to everyone who came out to sweat it out and celebrate Independence Day with us. Happy 4th, everyone! Stay safe, stay hydrated, and enjoy the fireworks tonight! ❤️🤍💙🌳

05/25/2026

What a beautiful morning on the trails! 🥾☀️

Our hiking group hit Eisenhower Park today for a gorgeous 3-mile trek up to the observation tower and back. The wildflowers are in full bloom right now, and the views of the city from the top were absolutely stunning.

We also spotted some really interesting-looking mushrooms along the path 🍄, and even made a new friend—a literal giant of a dog appropriately named **Oso** (Bear)! 🐻🐾

Between the perfect weather, the amazing views, and the unbeatable camaraderie, it was the best way to start the day. Thanks to everyone who came out to share the trails this beautiful Memorial Day! 🌿🌸

05/01/2026