As we start a New Year, we look back at our last year and try and see where we have been and where we are heading! I was considering hiking the Appalachian Trail for 2023 but in reviewing many things that are going on in my life, I realize that this is not the time! It is important to have […]
Atlanta State Park in Texas has a colorful past. Located near Atlanta, Texas and a short way away from the Arkansas border, the state park is on the Wright Patman Lake. The Wright Patman Lake was created between 1948 to 1953 to control the Sulphur River and provide water to Texarkana (Texas and Arkansas) and the communities are the area. […]
Clear Creek Recreation Area is just a great place to camp, picnic, swim, hang out, boat, hike, and just relax from the stress of life. Located near Jasper, Alabama. I was just heading out to New Mexico from Atlanta to visit family and I found this great little place to camp for the night and spend the late afternoon. But […]
The Cosmic Campground International Dark Sky Sanctuary (CCIDSS) in the Gila National Forest in New Mexico is an international dark sky sanctuary which nearest light source is more 40 miles away. It was created to allow those that visit the opportunity to have a 360 degree unobstructed view of the night sky. But I was there in April 2022 for […]
Galvaston Island State Park is a place to hike and see all kinds of bird, take your canoe for a spin, or even camp! But for me it was time for me to turn tail and hike back the way that I came. I saw a snake that with a pink head. I am not sure how it had a […]
The Appalachian Trail starts at Springer Mountain but most people start at Amicalola Falls State Park. Why add 8 plus miles on to your hike? The classic photo under the stone arch, ATC’s Thru Hiker Orientation Class (Free by the way), get a shakedown of your pack before your friends and family leave and they can take things home for […]
How do you schedule a 2,193 mile trip with just a backpack full of your belongings and keep yourself motivated? There is an old joke which ask, How do you eat an Elephant? The answer is, “One Bite At A Time.” So, I keep being asked, How will I hike the Appalachian Trail? My answer is one step at a […]
Grayson Lake State Park in Kentucky is an amazing place to visit. It was just like heaven when I visited. The clouds came over the hills and the hills were just so green. Plus it has to different dams. I just wish I had a boat to completely enjoy it! The one dam is clearly waiting for the flood of […]
I am headed out for the adventure of a lifetime. I am going to be starting the Appalachian Trail in early April. But I wanted to give an overview of the trail and its history before I go. I will be posting my trip on youtube as I go and I will be posting items on the website as I […]
Fairfield Lake State Park is a place of peace and enjoyment. It was also a place that I just relaxed by the lake and did nothing for several days. It was a sweet place to have a fire and play with Olive Oil. We did a few hikes but we just needed rest. After traveling down to the boarder area […]