Brendan Gibbons, Author at San Antonio Report

A gravel trail winds through woods and prairie at Crescent Bend Nature Park.

The Trailist: My favorite adventures from nearly seven years writing the Trailist

by Brendan Gibbons January 5, 2025

Commentary: San Antonio’s trail network has exploded in the years since The Trailist launched — and now it’s your turn to explore.

Morton Preserve is a refuge for the golden-cheeked warbler, therefore people can only visit when the warblers are away for the winter.

The Trailist: Newly opened Morton Preserve in Comal County offers stunning views and a short trail

by Brendan Gibbons December 8, 2024

People fish along the banks of Miller's Pond, a popular spot for anglers on the Southwest Side.

The Trailist: Miller’s Pond is a popular fishing spot with two trail loops on the Southwest Side

by Brendan Gibbons November 3, 2024

A view in O.P. Schnabel Park, which has more than 8 miles of concrete and dirt trails, the park has baseball and soccer fields, basketball courts and is home to a popular YMCA facility.

The Trailist: O.P. Schnabel Park offers a trail network and scenic views with access to Leon Creek Greenway

by Brendan Gibbons October 6, 2024

A black-bellied whistling duck stands on the fishing pier at Woodlawn Lake.

The Trailist: Woodlawn Lake Park is a century-old community space on the West Side

by Brendan Gibbons September 1, 2024

The Cibolo Creek Trail winds along its namesake creek through downtown Boerne.

The Trailist: Boerne has a small but growing network of paved trails

by Brendan Gibbons August 4, 2024

The Trailist: Best places to hike in San Antonio during scorching summer months

by Brendan Gibbons July 7, 2024July 9, 2024

A one-mile hike and bike trail can be found directly across from the entrance of Stinson Municipal Airport.

The Trailist: Stinson Field, San Antonio’s small airport on the South Side, has a 1-mile hike and bike trail

by Brendan Gibbons June 2, 2024June 4, 2024

Bamberger Nature Park includes more than 2 miles of dirt singletrack trails, mostly used by mountain bikers.

The Trailist: A low-speed appreciation of Bamberger Nature Park’s dirt trails

by Brendan Gibbons May 5, 2024May 6, 2024

Jess Mrozinski stands along the bank of the Medina River off of the Medina Trail.

The Trailist: Hendrick Arnold Nature Park features shaded trails along the Medina River

by Brendan Gibbons April 7, 2024