Cranberry Wilderness I camped at Cantrell last night after spending yesterday afternoon lounging at the river with my friend Melody. Today, we want to do a little hiking, so she meets me at Cantrell and we get a game plan together. We decide to visit the Falls of Hills Creek, a series of three waterfalls... Continue Reading →
I stayed up way too late last night chatting with a new friend at the campground, and as a result...
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Hiking the Ansted Rail Trail to Mill Creek Falls, with a couple of other misadventures thrown in.
What happens when you decide to say Yes to adventure, instead of sticking with your routine or plans?
Yesterday I hiked Pinnacle Peak for the first time. I'm a bit ashamed to admit that I've been putting off this hike for a couple of years now due to believing it was too difficult for me to complete successfully. Many of the guides and reviews I've found about this trail online state that it... Continue Reading →
As part of my 52 Hike Challenge Adventure Series, I have to do two reflection hikes. I should have done the first one some time ago, but better now than never. While deciding where to hike on Monday, I was browsing the All Trails app to see if I could find a short hike that... Continue Reading →
Still She Roams 