Here we are with "The Ken's" and Boone Dawg as we wait for Brett at the junction of the Freeman, Reece Memorial and Appalachian Trail. This was the first mile of a nearly eight mile loop hike around Blood Mountain. … [Read more...]
We weathered rain, slippery rocks, bears, and put Rebel to rest this weekend
November 24, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Just returned from a loop hike at Blood Mountain via the Reece Memorial, Freeman, and Appalachian Trails. We were aware that bears were a problem in this area and reminded immediately by a sign at the trailhead. Here's two of our crew at the junction of the three trails. The 1.8 mile hike along the Freeman Trail was wet and slippery and much harder than I remembered it. There's not a lot of elevation change, but it's really rocky in sections. We arrive to an empty Woods Hole Shelter around … [Read more...]
Fishing At Rogerson’s Lodge On Smoky Lake
November 12, 2013 By 4 Comments
Here’s a brief recap of a trip to Rogerson’s at Smoky Lake in honor of Roy Melick who logged nearly 20 years of fishing trips to Canada with my family. Thanks for the wonderful memories. You were great company! … [Read more...]
Smoky Lake Shore Lunch 1991
November 11, 2013 By Leave a Comment
For 25 years starting around 1968 and ending around 1993, my family visited a remote fly-in fishing lodge on Smoky Lake in Northern Ontario called Rogerson's. I made my first trip in 1982 at the age of 15. Typically, we'd fish all day but take a break for a sack lunch on the water. But occasionally, we'd ask the staff to pack up a "shore lunch" which involved us catching and filleting fish and them providing some bacon, beans, and other canned goods to complement the meal. In 1991, I shot … [Read more...]
Hiking/Geocaching With The Kids
November 2, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Took the kids for a hike this morning and to try some geocaching after spending $10 on an app for the iPhone. We found the first one quickly, but the second geocache was a challenge. Here we are standing on top of the hidden treasure and we can't even find it. Turns out it was well camoflauged and the container looked just like a log on the forest floor. But after 30 minutes, we make the discovery. We must have walked by it 20 times this morning. Just some party beads in this … [Read more...]
