Recovery Outside

Another weekend, another adventure. 🌿☀️

This weekend we explored Inks Lake State Park, where we paddle boarded, swam, and joined a guided birdwatching hike led by one of our incredible volunteer Master Naturalists. Then we headed to Wimberley to celebrate our amazing ambassador, Grant, before his move to Colorado. ❤️ We hiked Old Baldy, cooled off at Cypress Falls Swimming Hole, and soaked up one more adventure together.

Weekends like these are what Recovery Outside is all about—getting outside, trying new things, and building real community along the way.

We’ll miss you, Grant. Colorado is lucky to have you! 🏔️

We’re excited to welcome a new group of volunteers to the Recovery Outside team! 💙 These incredible humans are helping us create more opportunities for connection, adventure, and recovery in the outdoors. Be sure to say hello when you see them at an event!

🌟 Christine – A lover of adventure and a well-rounded athlete, Christine brings a heart of gold, incredible empathy, and a deep passion for supporting others in our community.

🏐🧗 Amy – A volleyball and climbing enthusiast, Amy is a positive force and go-getter who is always ready to support and encourage others.

🦅🌿 Zach – A Master Naturalist whose connection to nature was critical to his recovery. He leads hikes and bird-watching to share the connections he’s found with others.

🧗‍♀️💦 Christina – Whether she’s rock climbing or spending time on the water, Christina loves adventure and is excited to support individuals in our community.

🎉 Welcome to the team! Interested in helping create more opportunities for connection, adventure, and recovery? We’d love to have you join our volunteer team, too—reach out to learn more!

🏆 We’re honored to be recognized as a winner in Austin Chronicle’s Best of Austin 2026!

What started as a simple idea—to create more opportunities for connection, adventure, and recovery outdoors—has grown into an incredible community of people showing up for themselves and each other.

A huge thank you to everyone who hikes, climbs, paddles, camps, volunteers, and shares this journey with us. This recognition belongs to all of you. 💙

And seeing comments like, “This group and the founders have kept me sober for six years. Changed my life.” reminds us exactly why this work matters.

Thank you, Austin, for your support. We’re just getting started. 🙌

🛟☀️ Sober Tubin’ on the river = an absolute blast.

Good weather, cold water, plenty of laughs, and a great crew to share it with. We spent the day floating, hanging out, and enjoying one of the best summer traditions Texas has to offer.

Thanks to everyone who came out—we’ll definitely be doing this again. 🤙

Our Wichita Mountains campout was everything Recovery Outside is about. ❤️

Over the course of the weekend, we climbed rock, paddled across beautiful water, hiked challenging trails, watched bison, elk, geese, and other wildlife roam the refuge, and gathered around a campfire for a gratitude circle under the stars.

From sending routes like Crazy Alice to pushing through tough hikes, we challenged ourselves physically while finding space to slow down, connect, and reflect.

But the best part wasn’t the climbing or the views—it was the people. The conversations around camp, the shared laughter, the encouragement on the trail, and the meaningful connections that happen when we step outside together.

This was our final campout of the season, and it was a reminder of why we do this: recovery isn’t just about what we’re leaving behind. It’s about what we’re building together.

We’re grateful for every person who joined us and can’t wait to get back out there this fall. 🏕️✨