These cows have the best view
Parts of the AT go across private land like this pasture. I hope the cows appreciate the view. I surely did.
A hop, a skip, and a iump
Edge out onto the knife-edge rock, step to the pyramid rock, then the rounded rock to the log. Slide down the log to the closest approach to the big pointy…
0bligatory pony picture
The Grayson Highlands are known for the wild ponies that keep the brush in check. Other hiker say they saw many & even fed them but this is as close…
Off the trail
I was way too ambitious in my scheduling and developed massive blisters and aching knees so I had to go home for R & R. I received much good advice…
Fat Man’s Misery
Climbing through this reminded me of the Fat Man's Misery feature in Mammoth Cave. Its called Fatman Squeeze on the AT.
Interesting Conversation
Met a local gentleman near here who spends much time walking about the area. He provided a lot of lore about alternate routes and interesting historic details.
Satori
This view, coming out of the woods after Thomas Knob Shelter, made me laugh and cry at the same time with an intens sense of openness and acceptance. Worth the…
Take the W
I was taking advantage of this small gap in the trees to capture the view when a hawk drifted into the frame just in time to be captured in the…