End of the hike – I lose the trail, find some rocks, and get more chigger bites than you could shake a hiking pole at. Two-minute read, 4 pictures
Missouri
Words and pictures featuring Missouri
The pool below The Falls.
September 21, 2020 14:30
Long Creek Falls – The falls were dry as expected, but there was plenty of water in the pools. 2 pictures
September 21, 2020 13:57
First trail junction of Day Two – This is the junction of the Pilot (Tower) Trail with the Devil’s Den East Trail (Upper Pilot Trail). 2 pictures
September 21, 2020 12:28
Watching the wildlife (and drinking tea) – I watched a deer run past, followed shortly afterwards by a much more stealthy coyote. 2 pictures
September 21, 2020 10:18
Morning tea, breakfast in bed, and things that rustle through the underbrush at night. One-minute read, 2 pictures
September 21, 2020 8:57
Camp Life – Journaling – Today was one of the few times I’ve actually got round to writing in my journal while I’m out backpacking. 5 pictures
September 20, 2020 19:49
All set up at my spot near ‘Twin Falls’ creek – I must be getting quicker because it only took me a couple of hours to hike the Pilot Trail to ‘Twin Falls’ creek. 4 pictures
September 20, 2020 16:42
Back on the trail – I was working in Kansas City two Saturday’s running, so I decided I’d earned myself a Monday off, and headed down to my usual stomping ground, Hercules Glades for a single night visit. +1
September 20, 2020 13:26
Stamen – Hibiscus plant in the back yard. I was chatting with Ginger when I noticed the contrast between the light on the stamen of this flower and the darkness of the greenery behind it.
July 23, 2020 12:43
End of Trip Selfie – Piney Creek Wilderness – Day Three.
July 5, 2020 16:46
Stock pond and pines. Piney Creek Wilderness – Day Three.
July 5, 2020 16:06
Backpacking Selfie.
July 5, 2020 14:40
Hiking out – Bushwhacking my way out wasn’t easy. Piney Creek Wilderness – Day Three. One-minute read, 8 pictures
July 5, 2020 13:59
Breaking Camp – Piney Creek Wilderness – Day Three. Slideshow: 9 pictures
July 5, 2020 12:01
Morning Swim. Piney Creek Wilderness – Day Three. Slideshow: +4
July 5, 2020 10:42
Preparing Breakfast – Piney Creek Wilderness – Day Three. Slideshow: 8 pictures
July 5, 2020 7:36
Day Three morning tea.
July 5, 2020 6:49
Morning mist on Table Rock Lake – I wasn’t totally surprised to find mist drifting down from Piney Creek when I woke up. I ‘d seen the same thing happen in much colder conditions in January. I checked the water temperature and it was still warm(-ish) so I had a swim. Who could tun down such an opportunity? Piney Creek Wilderness – Day Three. 2 pictures
July 5, 2020 6:09
Campfire. Piney Creek Wilderness – Day Two. 3 pictures
July 4, 2020 21:21
Sunset at Piney Creek Wilderness. Piney Creek Wilderness – Day Two. 2
July 4, 2020 20:45
Evening light on Buck Hollow – Piney Creek Wilderness – Day Two.
July 4, 2020 20:05
Preparing dinner – Chicken curry for dinner, the wood stove’s up and running, and if you look closely you’ll see that the campfire’s all ready for lighting once dinner is over. 4
July 4, 2020 20:03
Afternoon swim – Two or three steps back from where I am standing in this picture and it’s six to eight feet deep. Piney Creek Wilderness – Day Two. Slideshow: +5