Starting the Maryland section of the Appalachian Trail (NOBO)...well sort of. We skipped the first few miles along the C&O Canal and started at Weverton Cliffs along the ridge of South Mountain to Crampton Gap. 6.3 miles one-way.
If 2020 was bad, 2021 should be better…right?
My two cents on how to actively make 2021 a better year.
Gear Review – Sawyer Products One Gallon Gravity Water Filtration System
That's a mouthful! The Sawyer Gravity Water Filter system is a great lightweight, functional, and affordable water filtration system for backpacking and other outdoor activities that may take you more than a day to accomplish. Skip to the bottom of the page to see the ratings The Sawyer One Gallon Gravity Water Filtration System comes …
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Another weekend backpacking in Dolly Sods – Blackbird Knob and Red Creek Gorge
Total Distance: 9 miles (plus wandering) Dolly Sods Trail Map Route Map Elevation Gain: ~1,500 feet It was time for a long overdue hike into the woods. 2020 has been a strange year to say the least. It seemed like something came up every time I tried to make plans for a long-term trip. And …
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I thought I would make it here eventually
Exploring the world starts off with an idea: where do I go? What do I want to see? What will I experience? Sometimes it doesn't work out the first time.
The Blue Family – Part 12 – The straggler
The second brood developed faster than the first. One fledgling remained after 16 days in the nestbox as the adults tried to make him fledge.
The Blue Family – Part 11 – New mouths to feed
The second brood of the season hatched and we have 4 babies accounted for. They are about 3 days old. We took a quick peek inside the nestbox while the mother was out.
Hiking – AT SOBO – Snickers Gap to Ashby Gap (The Roller Coaster)
The Roller Coaster is one of the most challenging sections of the AT. The terrain is as follows: climb, descend, repeat. You gain nearly a mile in elevation over the course of 12 miles on the roller coaster and finishing the section is a fulfilling accomplishment.
The Blue Family – Part 10 – Fresh Eggs
Follow all of the Blue’s Family activities To update the previous post, the bluebird pair now officially has a second brood on the way; this time with 4 eggs. Fresh clutch of eggs for the second brood of the season After some more research, I found out that bluebirds only lay 1 egg per day, …
The Blue Family – Part 9 – Out with the old, in with the new
The "new" Blues looks like they have made a permanent residence in the nestbox. Could a new brood be in the works?
Hiking – AT SOBO – Old Forge, PA to Pen Mar (featuring trail magic)
Day hike of the Southernmost section of PA on the AT. 7.6 miles from Old Forge to Pen Mar Park. Elevation gain of 1,900 feet.
The Blue Family – Part 8 – The Blues are back
The Blues are back in town! Maybe it's not the same family, but there are potential buyers on the market for the Blue's old house.
