Summer 2021 trip in Virginia's Jefferson National Forest to celebrate Roger's MEGA B-Day. It only took 6 months to get this together, but cheers to my favorite peasant!!! And yes the horses are wild and the ghost cow is real - even tried to run my favorite Brit over while sleeping in his tent. No cow tipping on this hike, but Roger did ask for some creamer for his morning coffee... … [Read more...]
Head Butting Pony
This large pony decided to give me a head butt in the Jefferson National Forest! … [Read more...]
Sunset Dinner
It's dinner time in the Jefferson National Forest and the boyz chow down while the Camel stokes the fire. Great sunset tonight! … [Read more...]
Tight Fit
Perhaps the Camel had a bit too much to eat and drink last night. He and the rest of the group struggle through the boundary between the Grayson Highlands State Park and Jefferson National Forest. … [Read more...]
I.P. Freely
I caught The Kidd filling his cooking pot at dinner time. And it looks a little awkward. … [Read more...]
The Jolly Roger
Two of my backpacking friends had milestone birthdays in 2021, and we had grand plans to celebrate on distant mountains in the western U.S. But after numerous attempts to synchronize schedules, we settled on a road trip to The Camel's mountain house near Hays, N.C. to celebrate his 60th. Here we are pulling into his driveway after a long drive from Atlanta. The Camel had neighbors over when we arrived. So we had a few beverages with them and enjoyed the sunset from the back … [Read more...]
Friendly Pony
To say the ponies are friendly in the Jefferson National Forest is an understatement. The Kidd looks a bit skiddish!!!! … [Read more...]
Chillin’ In The Shade
It was hot today in the Jefferson National Forest, so we ducked under some trees and escaped the heat, enjoyed some beverages, and ate some sausage and cheese. … [Read more...]
Midnight Cow Invasion
This cow came in to our campsite in the Jefferson National Forest looking for a midnight dog! … [Read more...]
Full Moon Lightening
You don't see a full moon and lightening in the same sky very often - but you do tonight in the Jefferson National Forest … [Read more...]