Matt Hikes
@matthikes.bsky.social
A few great adventures and a few okay photos.
Be good, do good.
Be good, do good.
Bar open.
Valentine Texas Bar, the Diviest Bar in America. We stopped in, had a drink, pet a dog, someone gave us some crystals and we were on our way.
It was the stop on a spirited trip that I didn’t know I needed. Completely unexpected and completely joyful.
#westtexas #marfa #roadtrip #divebar
Valentine Texas Bar, the Diviest Bar in America. We stopped in, had a drink, pet a dog, someone gave us some crystals and we were on our way.
It was the stop on a spirited trip that I didn’t know I needed. Completely unexpected and completely joyful.
#westtexas #marfa #roadtrip #divebar
September 30, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Bar open.
Valentine Texas Bar, the Diviest Bar in America. We stopped in, had a drink, pet a dog, someone gave us some crystals and we were on our way.
It was the stop on a spirited trip that I didn’t know I needed. Completely unexpected and completely joyful.
#westtexas #marfa #roadtrip #divebar
Valentine Texas Bar, the Diviest Bar in America. We stopped in, had a drink, pet a dog, someone gave us some crystals and we were on our way.
It was the stop on a spirited trip that I didn’t know I needed. Completely unexpected and completely joyful.
#westtexas #marfa #roadtrip #divebar
A month ago, after a very challenging four months of extreme fatigue, I was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s.
I’m medicated and starting to feel back to my normal self but my running routine is absolutely wrecked.
Anyone out there successfully running distance with an autoimmune disease?
#running
I’m medicated and starting to feel back to my normal self but my running routine is absolutely wrecked.
Anyone out there successfully running distance with an autoimmune disease?
#running
September 28, 2025 at 8:20 PM
A month ago, after a very challenging four months of extreme fatigue, I was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s.
I’m medicated and starting to feel back to my normal self but my running routine is absolutely wrecked.
Anyone out there successfully running distance with an autoimmune disease?
#running
I’m medicated and starting to feel back to my normal self but my running routine is absolutely wrecked.
Anyone out there successfully running distance with an autoimmune disease?
#running
Sadly, it’s been a solid decade since I’ve been a professional outdoor guide.
That’s changing this month! I’ve spent the last few years reconnecting with my outdoorsy side, and it feels right to start guiding again. Part time for now…
#outdoors #adventure #hiking #biking #canoeing
That’s changing this month! I’ve spent the last few years reconnecting with my outdoorsy side, and it feels right to start guiding again. Part time for now…
#outdoors #adventure #hiking #biking #canoeing
September 27, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Sadly, it’s been a solid decade since I’ve been a professional outdoor guide.
That’s changing this month! I’ve spent the last few years reconnecting with my outdoorsy side, and it feels right to start guiding again. Part time for now…
#outdoors #adventure #hiking #biking #canoeing
That’s changing this month! I’ve spent the last few years reconnecting with my outdoorsy side, and it feels right to start guiding again. Part time for now…
#outdoors #adventure #hiking #biking #canoeing
Where is the wildest place you’ve been? I’d love to see some pictures.
For me it was my backing trip through the Paria Canyon. Days in a remote slot canyon, no other people in sight, a little risky, but entirely extraordinary.
#backpacking #hiking #canyons #Utah #Arizona
For me it was my backing trip through the Paria Canyon. Days in a remote slot canyon, no other people in sight, a little risky, but entirely extraordinary.
#backpacking #hiking #canyons #Utah #Arizona
September 24, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Where is the wildest place you’ve been? I’d love to see some pictures.
For me it was my backing trip through the Paria Canyon. Days in a remote slot canyon, no other people in sight, a little risky, but entirely extraordinary.
#backpacking #hiking #canyons #Utah #Arizona
For me it was my backing trip through the Paria Canyon. Days in a remote slot canyon, no other people in sight, a little risky, but entirely extraordinary.
#backpacking #hiking #canyons #Utah #Arizona
September 23, 2025 at 9:31 PM
September 1, 2025 at 4:54 PM
August 25, 2025 at 1:58 AM
August 23, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Happy World Photography Day to all my fellow photographers on here!
It’s a joy to share some of my favorite photos with this wonderful community! I’d love to see yours.
Here is a photo from a peaceful camping trip on a ranch in Texas.
#worldphotographyday #camping #nightsky #tents
It’s a joy to share some of my favorite photos with this wonderful community! I’d love to see yours.
Here is a photo from a peaceful camping trip on a ranch in Texas.
#worldphotographyday #camping #nightsky #tents
August 19, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Happy World Photography Day to all my fellow photographers on here!
It’s a joy to share some of my favorite photos with this wonderful community! I’d love to see yours.
Here is a photo from a peaceful camping trip on a ranch in Texas.
#worldphotographyday #camping #nightsky #tents
It’s a joy to share some of my favorite photos with this wonderful community! I’d love to see yours.
Here is a photo from a peaceful camping trip on a ranch in Texas.
#worldphotographyday #camping #nightsky #tents
Nothing like a grueling day in the office to be the push to finally start planning that next big adventure?
I want something as epic as my last backpacking trip through the Paria Canyon-Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness minus the wagbags…
#backpacking #utah #arizona #canyon #hiking #adventure
I want something as epic as my last backpacking trip through the Paria Canyon-Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness minus the wagbags…
#backpacking #utah #arizona #canyon #hiking #adventure
August 19, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Nothing like a grueling day in the office to be the push to finally start planning that next big adventure?
I want something as epic as my last backpacking trip through the Paria Canyon-Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness minus the wagbags…
#backpacking #utah #arizona #canyon #hiking #adventure
I want something as epic as my last backpacking trip through the Paria Canyon-Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness minus the wagbags…
#backpacking #utah #arizona #canyon #hiking #adventure
Idaho you were a complete surprise.
It took me 35 years to finally get on a mountain bike, and while I'm sure my health care provider would recommend I lay off, it is becoming my new favorite way to hit the trails.
#mountainbiking #idaho #biking #wilderness #photography
It took me 35 years to finally get on a mountain bike, and while I'm sure my health care provider would recommend I lay off, it is becoming my new favorite way to hit the trails.
#mountainbiking #idaho #biking #wilderness #photography
August 15, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Idaho you were a complete surprise.
It took me 35 years to finally get on a mountain bike, and while I'm sure my health care provider would recommend I lay off, it is becoming my new favorite way to hit the trails.
#mountainbiking #idaho #biking #wilderness #photography
It took me 35 years to finally get on a mountain bike, and while I'm sure my health care provider would recommend I lay off, it is becoming my new favorite way to hit the trails.
#mountainbiking #idaho #biking #wilderness #photography
Morning meditations.
That communal experience of unzipping your tent to see your friends start their mornings is one of my favorite things. Sharing these rituals with each other is such a gift.
#camping #sunrise #wilderness #mornings #texas #naturephotography
That communal experience of unzipping your tent to see your friends start their mornings is one of my favorite things. Sharing these rituals with each other is such a gift.
#camping #sunrise #wilderness #mornings #texas #naturephotography
July 25, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Morning meditations.
That communal experience of unzipping your tent to see your friends start their mornings is one of my favorite things. Sharing these rituals with each other is such a gift.
#camping #sunrise #wilderness #mornings #texas #naturephotography
That communal experience of unzipping your tent to see your friends start their mornings is one of my favorite things. Sharing these rituals with each other is such a gift.
#camping #sunrise #wilderness #mornings #texas #naturephotography
A hard climb up, navigating switchbacks and aspens to stand in awe of the Tetons.
#mountainbiking #tetons #outdoors #mountains #photography
#mountainbiking #tetons #outdoors #mountains #photography
July 20, 2025 at 6:30 PM
A hard climb up, navigating switchbacks and aspens to stand in awe of the Tetons.
#mountainbiking #tetons #outdoors #mountains #photography
#mountainbiking #tetons #outdoors #mountains #photography
Mind if I reintroduce myself?
I’m Matt, currently calling Central Texas my home. When I'm not in the office (brand strategy) 😑 i’m in the woods guiding, hiking, biking, canoeing, and trail running.
Follow me for photos of my adventures and lets talk about yours!
#nature #outdoors #photography
I’m Matt, currently calling Central Texas my home. When I'm not in the office (brand strategy) 😑 i’m in the woods guiding, hiking, biking, canoeing, and trail running.
Follow me for photos of my adventures and lets talk about yours!
#nature #outdoors #photography
July 19, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Mind if I reintroduce myself?
I’m Matt, currently calling Central Texas my home. When I'm not in the office (brand strategy) 😑 i’m in the woods guiding, hiking, biking, canoeing, and trail running.
Follow me for photos of my adventures and lets talk about yours!
#nature #outdoors #photography
I’m Matt, currently calling Central Texas my home. When I'm not in the office (brand strategy) 😑 i’m in the woods guiding, hiking, biking, canoeing, and trail running.
Follow me for photos of my adventures and lets talk about yours!
#nature #outdoors #photography
Decisions and destinations.
Surrounding myself with people dedicated to sharing their love of the outdoors with the next generation of adventurers was the best decision I've ever made.
#mountainbiking #wilderness #outdoors #photograohy #westvirgina
Surrounding myself with people dedicated to sharing their love of the outdoors with the next generation of adventurers was the best decision I've ever made.
#mountainbiking #wilderness #outdoors #photograohy #westvirgina
July 18, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Decisions and destinations.
Surrounding myself with people dedicated to sharing their love of the outdoors with the next generation of adventurers was the best decision I've ever made.
#mountainbiking #wilderness #outdoors #photograohy #westvirgina
Surrounding myself with people dedicated to sharing their love of the outdoors with the next generation of adventurers was the best decision I've ever made.
#mountainbiking #wilderness #outdoors #photograohy #westvirgina
This little pitstop at Wippoorwill in Mount Lookout, West Virginia on Summersville Lake was the perfect spot to squeeze in some deep water soloing. Solid grippy rock, tons of routes and space.
#westvirgina #deepwatersoloing #rockclimbing #outdoorphotography #camping #wilderness
#westvirgina #deepwatersoloing #rockclimbing #outdoorphotography #camping #wilderness
July 15, 2025 at 5:40 PM
This little pitstop at Wippoorwill in Mount Lookout, West Virginia on Summersville Lake was the perfect spot to squeeze in some deep water soloing. Solid grippy rock, tons of routes and space.
#westvirgina #deepwatersoloing #rockclimbing #outdoorphotography #camping #wilderness
#westvirgina #deepwatersoloing #rockclimbing #outdoorphotography #camping #wilderness
A week exploring New River Gorge National Park and Preserve. Five days of mountain biking with plenty of down time waiting for the rain to stop.
I’m stoked for the chance to get out from under the Texas sun and pack under an East Coast forest.
#nationalparks #camping #mountainbiking #photography
I’m stoked for the chance to get out from under the Texas sun and pack under an East Coast forest.
#nationalparks #camping #mountainbiking #photography
July 15, 2025 at 1:11 PM
A week exploring New River Gorge National Park and Preserve. Five days of mountain biking with plenty of down time waiting for the rain to stop.
I’m stoked for the chance to get out from under the Texas sun and pack under an East Coast forest.
#nationalparks #camping #mountainbiking #photography
I’m stoked for the chance to get out from under the Texas sun and pack under an East Coast forest.
#nationalparks #camping #mountainbiking #photography
June 19, 2025 at 9:24 PM
When I was a kid attending a very conservative Roman Catholic grammar school I actively sought out all the banned books I could find.
Scared conservative adults will not prevent a new generation of curious, independent thinkers. They are only creating the kindling for the bonfire.
#bannedbooks
Scared conservative adults will not prevent a new generation of curious, independent thinkers. They are only creating the kindling for the bonfire.
#bannedbooks
May 25, 2025 at 5:51 PM
When I was a kid attending a very conservative Roman Catholic grammar school I actively sought out all the banned books I could find.
Scared conservative adults will not prevent a new generation of curious, independent thinkers. They are only creating the kindling for the bonfire.
#bannedbooks
Scared conservative adults will not prevent a new generation of curious, independent thinkers. They are only creating the kindling for the bonfire.
#bannedbooks
Middle of Nowhere, Marfa, Texas
#westtexas #marfa #desert #sunset #naturephotography #hiking #wilderness
#westtexas #marfa #desert #sunset #naturephotography #hiking #wilderness
May 25, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Middle of Nowhere, Marfa, Texas
#westtexas #marfa #desert #sunset #naturephotography #hiking #wilderness
#westtexas #marfa #desert #sunset #naturephotography #hiking #wilderness
One bedroom, no bathroom with the best views.
#camping #naturephotography #birds #wilderness #photography #hiking
#camping #naturephotography #birds #wilderness #photography #hiking
May 13, 2025 at 4:24 PM
One bedroom, no bathroom with the best views.
#camping #naturephotography #birds #wilderness #photography #hiking
#camping #naturephotography #birds #wilderness #photography #hiking
May 11, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Celebrating spring with blooming cherry blossoms at the Buffalo History Museum.
The building is the sole surviving permanent structure from the 1901 Pan-American Exposition.
#cherryblossoms #photography #flowers #trees #spring #sonyalpha
The building is the sole surviving permanent structure from the 1901 Pan-American Exposition.
#cherryblossoms #photography #flowers #trees #spring #sonyalpha
May 1, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Celebrating spring with blooming cherry blossoms at the Buffalo History Museum.
The building is the sole surviving permanent structure from the 1901 Pan-American Exposition.
#cherryblossoms #photography #flowers #trees #spring #sonyalpha
The building is the sole surviving permanent structure from the 1901 Pan-American Exposition.
#cherryblossoms #photography #flowers #trees #spring #sonyalpha
April 29, 2025 at 1:18 AM
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