Missouri

Words and pictures featuring Missouri

My home from home – Tucked up on the side of a hollow to keep out of the wind. 2 pictures

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.

The trails of the Ozarks are starting to look similar. 2 pictures

Devil's Backbone Wilderness. Mary Hollow to the left, and an unnamed hollow to the right.

Nemesis – Mary Hollow to the left, and the unnamed hollow I followed on my last visit to the right.

Four Days, Three Nights, and Two Wildernesses – The full write-up of my late February backpacking trip. Journal: 20 29

Devil's Backbone Wilderness - a picture of the Devil's Backbone ridge.

The Devil’s Backbone – It’s impressively narrow with a 160′ drop off on either side. 3

A Backpacking Trip Goes Wrong – I was lost and didn’t even know it. And then I was taken violently ill.Journal: 14   13

Winter sunset, Long Creek, Hercules Glades Wilderness.

Winter Sunset, Long Creek, Hercules Glades Wilderness.

Falls on Long Creek. We camped near here May 29, 2011. 5 pictures

Small Falls on Long Creek – It was good to see water running in Long Creek.

Icicles on Long Creek. 2 pictures

Three Days Solo Backpacking in Late January – The weather had turned warm, and the recent snow had disappeared, so I headed off to Hercules Glades with the intention of spending some more time contemplating Life, The Universe, and Everything. Journal: 6   16

Hammock camping near Table Rock Lake, Piney Creek Wilderness.

Hammock Camping By Table Rock Lake – My plan was simple. Hike down to the lake, set up camp, sit here for a day and then hike back out. 5 pictures

Buck Hollow. An idyllic and tranquil view later to be interrupted by the arrival of a bear. 2

Still – Day two. Fantastic view in the morning.

Gary Allman in a Dutchware Gear Chameleon Hammock with winter cover.

Waking Up in the Wilderness. Gary in the hammock with the winter cover on.

Sunset at Table Rock Lake.

Table Rock Lake, Piney Creek Wilderness – The view of the lake from near where I camped.

Gary Allman, self protrait by table rock lake, January 2019.

Down by the Lake – Gary by Table Rock Lake.

Table Rock Lake at Piney Creek – Day one of three days backpacking in Piney Creek Wilderness.

Back at the Lake – I’ve not been here since July. It’s good to be back.

Last Leg to the Lake – It opens up into a flood plain. Easy going in the winter. Not so easy in the summer. 3 pictures

Crossing Piney Creek – I crossed the creek around five times… 2 pictures

Feeder Creek on the Tower Trail (Hollow route). One-minute read, 2 pictures

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