All Smiles Heading to Balsam Mountain So my preparations and planning had all gone pretty well. I checked our SOPs (standard operating procedures) several times. I was pretty much on target with getting the goods in place. I spent some time cooking apple chutney, squash and white bean soup, and taco soup ahead of time. … Continue reading Daddy/Daughter Camp #12
One Week till Camp
Maggie and I at Twin Falls Back in April Maggie and I went on a great camping trip to see state parks and waterfalls on the Cumberland Plateau in middle Tennessee. It was wonderful in so many ways. We got stamps in 6 different state parks—we like our Tennessee State Parks Passport books. We also … Continue reading One Week till Camp
Hike-a-Thon Done
It’s just about done once again. April has become my Hike-a-Thon month in which I try to raise awareness and funds for the TennGreen Land Conservancy. This wonderful non-profit organization works to preserve and protect Tennessee’s special places. They work to establish conservation easements or purchases so that properties can continue in their natural state. … Continue reading Hike-a-Thon Done
Hike-a-Thon 5
So we’ve reached April. It is spring time. It is time for the TennGreen Hike-a-Thon. I’m registered and ready to hit the trails. I’ll be sharing adventures and raising both awareness and funds for their conservation efforts across the state. This will be my fifth Hike-a-Thon, and hopefully my best. So I registered on March … Continue reading Hike-a-Thon 5
Hail to the Hikermobile!
Hail to the Hikermobile! It has served me well for many years now. It has gone many miles in search of adventures and trails and campsites. It is, like me, showing the wear and tear of the years. I have joked with folks saying that its stickers are now what’s mostly holding it together! It … Continue reading Hail to the Hikermobile!
Pathfinders’ Finale
I do not remember a time in my life that I didn’t love hiking. I’ve been hiking now for at least 60 of my 66 years. It has always brought me peace and a sense of connection to the woods, water, wind, and whatever might be coming my way. Hiking is holy ground for me—always … Continue reading Pathfinders’ Finale
