Tough Week For Hikers In Maine

July 28, 2013 By Leave a Comment

Maine is a tough place to hike - and many experienced backcountry explorers know that, but this week was exceptionally merciless.  On Tuesday, two women and their dog were rescued at dusk on a backcountry trail at Roque Bluffs State Park, then as they headed home the true tragedy struck.  The Kennebec Journal reports... "Two women hikers who had been rescued after getting lost at Roque Bluffs State Park on Tuesday night drowned in their minivan a short while later apparently after taking … [Read more...]

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The Rapids Before The Spider Lilies

May 29, 2013 By Leave a Comment

Here we are rounding the island across from Landsford Canal State Park and closing in on the shallow rocks just before the spider lilies.  With the trip around the island (that sits in the middle of the Catawba River), it was a two hour paddle today. … [Read more...]

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Kayaking & Fishing In The Catawba River

May 29, 2013 By Leave a Comment

We decided that Roger didn't deserve any peace while kayak fishing on the Catawba and nestled right up next to him.   … [Read more...]

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Landsford Canal State Park – Paddling Through The Spider Lilies

May 29, 2013 By Leave a Comment

After seeing other kayakers paddle through the Spider Lilies at Landsford Canal State Park last year, we returned last week to have a run of our own.  The floods earlier this month had the lilies down in numbers - but they were still spectacular in spots. … [Read more...]

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Hard Labor Creek State Park – Campsite #2

May 21, 2013 By Leave a Comment

Schools out in a week, so we decided to squeeze in one last camping trip with the kids before summer.  We had a total of 12 people (5 adults and 7 kids) - so a group site was a necessity.  A friend (and fellow Scout leader) recommended Hard Labor Creek State Park and we lucked out with an upgrade to Pioneer Campsite #2 - which was right on the water. Campsite #2 And to make things even easier, we were able to drive in to the site and unload right next to the picnic shelter. Scattered … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Backpacking Articles, Camping With Kids, Hiking With Kids, Photos, State Parks, Trip Reports, With Scouts

Coosa Bald – You Call This A Bald?

April 23, 2013 By 1 Comment

Coosa Bald (4,271 feet) is one of the ten highest peaks in Georgia and it is accessible via the Duncan Ridge Trail which starts near Vogel State Park. The summit hardly qualifies as a bald these days and Mother Nature has mostly taken back this once open area. So if you want some views - go before the leaves bud on the trees, but you'll likely have the place to yourself. Bonus: Here we are at the summit enjoying the views to the South and the sunset to the West. … [Read more...]

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Episode 12: Trail Work

February 10, 2013 By Leave a Comment

In Episode 12, I speak with Amy (aka Mrs. Weasel) in a Banner Elk interview about her experiences on the trail. These include hiking, backpacking, and volunteering along the Appalachian, Benton MacKaye, and Pine Mountain Trails in Georgia, North Carolina, and Virginia. In the podcast, Amy talks about doing trail maintenance as part of the Konnarock and Georgia Appalachian Trail crews in the Southeast, her quest to finish the Georgia section of the Appalachian Trail, and what it's like to … [Read more...]

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