He didn’t, did he? – Yes I did. I decided that it was one of those things that if I didn’t do it, I’d regret it later. 2 pictures
Outdoor Activities
Time spent in the great outdoors hiking, backpacking, camping, fishing, paddling, and shooting. Anything well away from the madding crowd.
Twin Falls. I discovered these twin 20′ falls on an intermittent creek at Hercules Glades Wilderness. 3
March 24, 2019 14:27
Start of the “Wet Feet Hike” – I was expecting to start this trip in the rain, but the rain didn’t materialize until the evening. 6 pictures
March 24, 2019 12:39
Wet Feet Hike – The full write up of my recent hike. I was determined to get out on a couple of free days no matter what the weather was. The forecast was for rain and as it had been raining a lot the past few days I was expecting the trails to be wet. Journal: 17 48
March 24, 2019 12:20
The End is in Sight – Not quite as nice a view as the earlier views to the east and west, but I always like this because the end of the hike (at the tower) is in sight. Two-minute read. 3 pictures
February 26, 2019 12:37
I Never Tire Of This View – View from the glades looking northwest.
February 26, 2019 12:13
A Quick Diversion Off-Trail – I had hoped that there would be more water running over these stepped falls, but this is what there was.
February 26, 2019 10:42
At the Cab – A quick selfie with the cab as I start the final lap of my trip.
February 26, 2019 10:07
Another Frosty Night – It dropped to 23°F (-5°C). Camped near ‘Cab Creek’. 2 pictures
February 26, 2019 8:28
Small Falls on ‘Cab Creek’ – These falls might be small, but they were making a lot of noise.
February 25, 2019 15:31
About to start part two of my ‘Four Days, Three Nights, Two Wildernesses’ hike.
February 25, 2019 14:20
One down and one to go – This isn’t an ordinary trip. I wanted to get a few more miles under my belt, so I came up with the idea for my ‘Four Days, Three Nights, Two Wildernesses’ hike. Here I am back at the trailhead at the end of the first part. 2
February 25, 2019 11:59
A Tad Chilly – I stayed in bed waiting for things to warm up before venturing out. I don’t have an insulated hood, so I improvised with my shemagh. Very elegant, very old lady. I’m also looking a bit chubby around the chops too.
February 25, 2019 8:29
Cold and Frosty Morning – The lowest predicted temperature was around 29°F. It actually dropped to 21°F (-6°C) overnight. 3 pictures
February 25, 2019 7:53
North Fork River – The North Fork River was my destination for the day.
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February 24, 2019 13:36
McGarr Ridge Trail – This sums up hiking in the Ozarks at the moment. Bare trees and fallen leaves.
February 24, 2019 12:59
My home from home – Tucked up on the side of a hollow to keep out of the wind. 2 pictures
February 24, 2019 9:14
There ought to be a coyote in this picture … but I can’t find it. I was sitting here drinking a nice hot cup of chocolate when some movement in the ravine opposite caught my eye.
February 24, 2019 9:07
The trails of the Ozarks are starting to look similar. 2 pictures
February 23, 2019 15:45
Nemesis – Mary Hollow to the left, and the unnamed hollow I followed on my last visit to the right.
February 23, 2019 14:47
Four Days, Three Nights, and Two Wildernesses – The full write-up of my late February backpacking trip. Journal: 20 29
February 23, 2019 13:00
The Devil’s Backbone – It’s impressively narrow with a 160′ drop off on either side. 3
February 2, 2019 13:49
A Backpacking Trip Goes Wrong – I was lost and didn’t even know it. And then I was taken violently ill.Journal: 14 13
February 2, 2019 13:25
Winter Sunset, Long Creek, Hercules Glades Wilderness.