I stayed up way too late last night chatting with a new friend at the campground, and as a result...
West Virginia: Dolly Sods Wilderness Area, the “Road Across the Sky,” and the Top of The Mountain State
A few waterfalls of Blackwater Falls State Park
We spent last night at the campground of Blackwater Falls State Park. I personally prefer to avoid state parks, especially on the weekends, due to crowds. True to form, Amanda and I were sandwiched between two large families with poorly behaved dogs and really loud kids. The redeeming quality of this campground was a phenomenal... Continue Reading →
WV: Olson Firetower & Waterfalls of Big Run
Amanda and I awake at Stuart Campground and begin packing. I've been here for two nights, and Amanda one. She's using my second hammock this week, so I take down mine and then help her with the other one. We make breakfast and discuss our day. There are some waterfalls on a creek called Big... Continue Reading →
WV Waterfalls: Waterfalls of Red Run
8/6/22 I awake to birds chirping and sunshine glistening off everything, my surroundings still damp from nighttime showers...
West Virginia Waterfalls: Gauley River National Recreation Area, Part 2
6.25.22 In early 2020, Eleni and I didn't know each other (in person; technically we'd been following each other on instagram for years). Independently, we both moved to Asheville, NC for jobs in the same hospital system. At some point between a deadly pandemic and the loneliness of being solo in a new city, we... Continue Reading →
WV Firetowers: Bickle Knob
I awake late in the afternoon, having slept all day despite not working last night. I'm recovering from my second bout with covid. I'm supposed to be heading out for a camping trip today, but I need to quarantine for two more days. At least I awake feeling refreshed, energized, and symptom free. I text... Continue Reading →
NC Waterfalls: Gage and Charley’s Creek Falls
I really said I wasn't coming back to North Carolina this month, but here I am in North Carolina. I have an appointment to get my locks tidied-up in Knoxville on Sunday, so I was already going to have to be most of the way here. Additionally, I found out during my last visit that... Continue Reading →
WV Waterfalls: Falls of Turkey Creek
A weekend exploring Turkey Creek at Hawks Nest State Park.
West Virginia Waterfalls: Finn’s Falls, Double Falls, and Upper Fern Creek Falls
Finn's Falls, Double Falls, and Upper Fern Creek Falls in New River Gorge National Park
West Virginia Waterfalls: Wolf Creek Falls and Friends
The first 3 days of a 6 day adventure in New River Gorge National Park
Still She Roams 