Sunset at Piney Creek Wilderness.
Outdoor Activities
Time spent in the great outdoors hiking, backpacking, camping, fishing, paddling, and shooting. Anything well away from the madding crowd.
Gary by Table Rock Lake. 2 pictures
January 5, 2020 15:50
Another year, another picture of Table Rock Lake in January.
January 5, 2020 15:46
Here There Be Beavers – There are lots of signs of beavers down near the lake. 3 pictures
January 5, 2020 15:30
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
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
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
Footpath to Kingley Vale. Vacation Day 9. Today we went for a short hike with Marcelle and Charlie (the dog).
September 26, 2019 14:05
Yew, Pumpkin, & Feather – evidence of fairies in the woods.
September 26, 2019 13:53
The yew trees at Kingley Vale are large and old (400 years or so), they are also weirdly contorted as can be seen here.
September 26, 2019 13:52
View from the Devil’s Humps, Kingley Vale. 3 pictures
September 26, 2019 13:08
View from Kingley Vale – It all looks very peaceful now, but Kingley Vale was formerly used for artillery practice.
September 26, 2019 12:59
South Downs – Hiking at Kingley Vale
September 26, 2019 12:32
Fishermen in the dusk.