A Backpacking Trip Goes Wrong – I was lost and didn’t even know it. And then I was taken violently ill.[Lots of words and 13 Pictures]
Winter Sunset, Long Creek, Hercules Glades Wilderness. [1 picture]
Falls on Long Creek. We camped near here May 29, 2011. [5 pictures]
Small Falls on Long Creek – It was good to see water running in Long Creek. [1 picture]
Icicles on Long Creek. [2 pictures]
Three Days Solo Backpacking in Late January – The weather had turned warm, and the recent snow had disappeared, so I headed off to Hercules Glades with the intention of spending some more time contemplating Life, The Universe, and Everything. [Lots of words and 16 pictures]
Winter Backpacking / Hammock Camping Gear. [1 picture]
Hammock Camping By Table Rock Lake – My plan was simple. Hike down to the lake, set up camp, sit here for a day and then hike back out. [5 pictures]
Buck Hollow. An idyllic and tranquil view later to be interrupted by the arrival of a bear. [1 picture and a few words]
Still – Day two. Fantastic view in the morning. [1 picture]
Waking Up in the Wilderness. Gary in the hammock with the winter cover on. [1 picture]
Sunset at Table Rock Lake. [1 picture]
Table Rock Lake, Piney Creek Wilderness – The view of the lake from near where I camped. [1 picture]
Down by the Lake – Gary by Table Rock Lake. [1 picture]
Table Rock Lake at Piney Creek – Day one of three days backpacking in Piney Creek Wilderness. [1 picture]
Back at the Lake – I’ve not been here since July. It’s good to be back. [1 picture]
Last Leg to the Lake – It opens up into a flood plain. Easy going in the winter. Not so easy in the summer. [3 pictures]
Crossing Piney Creek – I crossed the creek around five times… [2 pictures]
Feeder Creek on the Tower Trail (Hollow route) [2 pictures and a few words]
Sweet Dreams Sprinky – Today we said goodbye to Sprinkles. [1 picture]
My 2018 Top 100 on Spotify; it’s a tad eclectic. Brit Pop, Bluegrass, College Rock, Electro Pop, Folk, Jazz, Prog Rock, and Soul.
Rinse and Repeat. The shop assistant squealed, she’d never seen a passport before, let alone a British one … The UK and the US. It’s often said that they are two nations separated by a common language. After ten years living in the US I can confirm that it is still true. [Five-minute read. 1 picture.]
Fall In The Forest – Hercules Glades. [3 pictures]
Dressed for chilly weather [1 picture]
Fall Carpet – On the top of a ridge I came across this vista of leaves. [1 picture]
Sunday – Time to head back. [2 pictures]
Lunch – Making a hot drink on the trail. [2 pictures]
Self and Sky. Resting in the wilderness. [1 picture]
On the Pete (Pole) Hollow Trail heading North. [1 picture]
Saturday Morning – Packing up Camp [5 pictures]