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The two springs at Bliss Spring, Irish Wilderness, Missouri.
April 30, 2021 18:12
Bliss Spring – Irish Wilderness
April 30, 2021 18:09
On the trail to Bliss Spring – I’m not sure when I made up my mind to hike the eight miles to Bliss Spring, but I kept moving on. For some reason, I didn’t take any pictures of White’s Creek when I crossed it. I should have, it was wide and fairly deep. There was a big pool too. +6
April 30, 2021 15:59
Gary, ready to get moving again – On the Whites Creek Trail, Irish Wilderness. When it comes to backpacking fashion, I lead where others dare not follow 🙂
April 30, 2021 14:31
Lunch Break on Whites Creek Trail – Well, it was more of a snack than lunch. I didn’t want to spend time heating some food, so I made do with a tuna sachet.
April 30, 2021 14:27
Whites Creek Trail (North Loop).
April 30, 2021 13:21
Spur Trail from Camp Five Pond to Whites Creek Trail, and the junction with the trail. 3
April 30, 2021 13:10
Irish Wilderness, Mark Twain National Forest – I’ve been planing this trip for a while. One-minute read
April 30, 2021 13:02
Camp Five Pond Notice Board and hitching post. +1
April 30, 2021 12:53
Parking lot at Camp Five Pond, Irish Wilderness, Missouri. +2
April 30, 2021 12:49
Irish Wilderness – I’m running out of wildernesses to visit in Missouri. Irish Wilderness, so named after a group of Irish immigrants who lived in the area. The settlement was destroyed and abandoned during the American Civil War.
April 30, 2021 12:29
Three days on the Whites Creek Trail at Irish Wilderness. Journal: 15 64
April 30, 2021 11:50
Gary and the tower at the Pineview Trailhead – Trip over, 14.5 miles hiked, 1,300 ft. climbed, and some downtime by the lake. Just what the Dr. ordered. Now for more of what the Dr. ordered. My COVID-19 vaccination. +1, and three maps
March 22, 2021 17:44
My campsite by Table Rock Lake – It’s a shame my stay was cut short by my COVID-19 vaccination appointment.
March 22, 2021 15:59
Camp Table. The stove is on the ground because it is very windy, and the table is sheltering it. +1
March 22, 2021 15:05
My lakeside camp at night – I love this spot.
March 21, 2021 22:12
Clouds – I was hoping for a nice, as in flaming oranges and yellows, sunset. It didn’t happen, but this cloud formation and an otter made up for it.
March 21, 2021 19:03
Wind on Table Rock Lake – I feel like I’m home when I get to this view.
March 21, 2021 12:45
Loop complete. The start of the Siloam Spring Trail – This is the Piney Creek end of the Siloam Spring Trail. I’ve come full circle. That’s it, I’ve completed all the official trails at Piney Creek. Now to head off down to the lake and have some quiet time lake watching.
March 21, 2021 11:48
What is it with old truck cabs in the woods? I’ve no idea what sort of truck this was, and there was no sign of the chassis, engine, or drive-train anywhere around. +1
March 21, 2021 11:32
Cat Briar Central – I name this area Cat Briar Central. The cat briars around it were horrendous, and I carry the scars to show for it. +1
March 21, 2021 11:19
Large pool on Piney Creek – I didn’t check how deep, but judging by the color, a few feet.
March 21, 2021 10:55
Piny Creek glinting in the sun – you can get a clear idea of how narrow the hollow gets from this picture. Can’t find the trail? hike down the creek.