Here There Be Beavers – There are lots of signs of beavers down near the lake. 3 pictures
More Creek Crossings. 4 pictures
January 5, 2020 14:55
Piney Creek Trail – This trail can get a little ‘brushy’. In the summer it is almost impassable. For added fun there are lots of cat briars to get scratched by and snagged on.
January 5, 2020 14:51
First Creek Crossing of the Day – The trail I was following down to the creek joined just a few yards before this crossing point.
January 5, 2020 14:39
The trail got a bit steep – The drop down into Piney Creek was ‘interesting’, especially with all the loose leaves over everything. I took it slow and steady and didn’t have any mishaps. 3 pictures
January 5, 2020 14:00
Happy Gary in the woods – Here I am, about a mile in and I’d warmed up enough to want to take my jacket off and drink most of my water. I’ll be able to fill my water bottle up when I get to Piney Creek. 4 pictures
January 5, 2020 13:30
Trail Not Maintained – Well, I guess that’s better than ‘Not A Trail’. I’ve never hiked this trail, and it is not marked on any of the maps I have, including the 1930 USGS map. I can make a rough guess on where it comes out, we shall see.
January 5, 2020 13:14
Not A Trail – This trip I’m planning on taking a trail I’ve never hiked before, I’ve already hiked this ‘Not a Trail.’
January 5, 2020 13:03
Another empty trailhead parking lot…Means another backpacking trip – Pines View Trailhead, Piney Creek Wilderness. I’m about to start on a three day – two-night relaxing stay by the lakeside.
January 5, 2020 12:59
Sleeping Rainbow Tubby – At seventeen Tubby’s definitely getting ready to cross that ol’ Rainbow Bridge, but his tenacity continually surprises us. 2 pictures
January 4, 2020 12:42
New gear testing – Luna Sandals – I’ve had these several months, but this is the first opportunity I’ve had to get out hiking in them.
December 29, 2019 13:59
Another ‘Wet Feet’ Trip – Hercules Glades – Day One. 2 pictures
December 29, 2019 13:58
Gary on the Pilot Trail, Hercules Glades Wilderness. Hercules Glades – Day One.
December 29, 2019 13:30
This can only mean one thing … After a seven-month break, I’m finally back on the trail with my last hike of 2019. Journal: 16 31
December 29, 2019 12:53
I took some pictures of our rather low-key Christmas decorations to go with the Christmas carols video I produced. 6 pictures
December 28, 2019 18:03
Family Christmas – 2019 – Family picture after Christmas lunch with Betsy and Matt. 2
December 25, 2019 15:48
Impromptu Christmas carols and songs after lunch on Christmas Day. Video: 2 minutes
December 25, 2019 14:22
Arty’s First Christmas with us. 2 pictures
December 25, 2019 11:45
Family Dinner – December 2019. Photo by Lanie.
December 1, 2019 9:29
A family trip down the range – this afternoon we went down to Sound of Freedom in Ozark for some family ‘range time’. One-minute read. 4 pictures
November 8, 2019 23:18
Blue Ball – Something different for a change … I was sitting at the kitchen table entranced by the play of light filtering through the trees and the kitchen window mesh screen. The shadows were forming wonderful dancing patterns on a blue (lacrosse) ball Ginger had left on the table. Video: 1 2
November 2, 2019 22:00
A quick trip down to Branson – I was visiting Branson to record a video interview at Shepherd of the Hills Episcopal Church, and this is the rental vehicle I ended up with. 3
October 20, 2019 13:26
Storm clouds over the Solent – Vacation Day 12.
September 29, 2019 15:24
Footpath to Kingley Vale. Vacation Day 9. Today we went for a short hike with Marcelle and Charlie (the dog).