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Little bit picture heavy, so here is after the bridge. Sorry if some of the pictures sideways, you can cock your head like I do. After the foot bridge the trail got a little more rugged. The real stoney areas was where cliffs further up gave way. The first picture, if you look up near the top...

Since it cooled off a little yesterday, we took a short hike to Margarette Falls. It was maybe 1.5 miles to the falls from the parking lot. It was plenty rocky and rooted and followed a small stream most of the way. The first 1/2 mile looked to be an old road bed, so it was a pleasant stroll for...

I've been seeing a lot of those old Coleman lanterns showing up at antique stores. Oh I just remembered a time when my brother and I were camping down by a creek that was maybe a 100 yards from the house. Dad worked an afternoon shift at his job, and he would get home about midnight or so...

I've got the old Coleman lantern my family used when I was kid. It is a single mantel that uses white gas. I bet it has the DNA from my whole family from all the times we burned our selves on the hot top of that thing. My brothers and I used to lick our fingers and touch it to the top just to...

Yes he does have a cozy looking set-up. Hmm almost like..... glamping? Ya don't like have a hot tub behind that tent, do ya?

Are the redwoods in a higher altitude area, or is it just the thick canopy that cools it down?

I don't like buying and replacing batteries. Most of the times when I camp, we only use our head lamps. I still pack the lights, thst I posted a picture of, but the only time I use them is to charge my phone battery.

It was a nice event. I wished there was more canoeing, but I wasn't disappointed. I found this roof top tent interesting. The Sunrift Outfitters that hosted the event had some bat boxes on their building near the roof. As soon as the sun set the bats came out in droves. I don't think there is a...

I be a leaving this morning for Greenville SC for a paddling film festival. Any one been to one of them before?

Hello @Liz_simmons707, glad to have ya. I was born in Los Angeles a few years ago, but that is a little south of you. Taking kids camping is something they will always remember and cherish.

Ooh someone been reading the 50 Campfires articles. Cooking out when camping can be a huge chore compared to cooking at home. But everything tastes great when you cook it outdoors. I loved your video ND.

Wow! Young guy I work with called a chupacabra. Awsome! I read the other post but won't comment on it. Glad your back.

Are most people camping? Or are you just holding in the air conditioning waiting for cooler weather? Me personally it's just to hot in these parts for my liking. Most times this time of year I don't have the urge for camping. I do look at past fall pictures, and that does lift my spirits. The...

I got the 13 2E Columbia. Fit very well and did great on our Grandfather Mtn hike. Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk

The seat backrest is done. It is removable and reversible. When I make another one, for the stern seat, I will make it a little lower and narrower. But I'm happy with the results. Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk

Last one. We climbing back down. Walked up on a snake, some type of non-venomous snake. Had its head stuck down in a crack in the rock. It zipped on off after my wife touched it's tail. I hope you enjoyed the pictures. Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk

Continued. The last 2 pic are why these are called the Blue Ridge Mountains. The Blue Ridge Parkway could be seen from atop. Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk

More. The 4th pic is looking up at McCrea point. I don't want to hear any fat jokes either. this was maybe the last level spot. It starts to get brutal after this. Stay tuned got a few more. Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk

Got up early and started off for Grandfather Mtn. First we walked around the mile high bridge before starting the hike to McCrea Peak. I hate to admit that it wasn't quite a mile, but it was challenging. Pictures 2 thru 6 is taken at the bridge. Pic 6 shows the parking lot and where the trail...

It has been a little quiet on here lately, but I haven't done much to speak of except work on my canoe seats. Any how maybe I will have a hiking venture to speak of this coming week end. My wife and I are going to Grandfather Mtn in North Carolina, so maybe I'll have something worthy of...