Articles written by: Valeka Cruz

Staff writer Valeka Cruz (@runningonheavy) is a freelance writer and blogger living happily in Austin Texas with her three fur babies. Her blog, Running On Heavy (runningonheavy.blogspot.com), provides health and wellness motivation along with life lessons. She loves chocolate, hiking, laughing, hot tea and, especially, writing . . . not necessarily in that order depending on what kind of a day it is.

International Rose Test Garden, Portland, Oregon
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International Rose Test Garden, Portland, Oregon

By staff writer Valeka Cruz. Photos Copyright © Valeka Cruz. […]

The Resilience of Nature: Bastrop State Park, Texas
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The Resilience of Nature: Bastrop State Park, Texas

By guest blogger Valeka Cruz. Photos Copyright © Valeka Cruz. […]

Garner State Park: Caves, Trails, Tubing – and Texas swing!
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Garner State Park: Caves, Trails, Tubing – and Texas swing!

By guest blogger Valeka Cruz RECENTLY I HAD the absolute […]