Brian D., Andy L., and Matt M. and I drove up to Shenandoah National Park on Friday, thinking we’d set up camp, hike Robertson and Old Rag Mountains on Saturday, then Whiteoak Canyon on Sunday before heading home.
That’s not how it happened! […] “Old Rag & Robertson Mountains in Shenandoah National Park (VA)”
Waterfalls
Hiking Gulf Hagas, the “Grand Canyon of Maine” (ME)
Seems like there are all kinds of “Grand Canyon of X!” Whether it’s Linville Gorge in western North Carolina or Gulf Hagas in northern Maine or…all right, those are the only two that come to mind, but there are probably others. […] “Hiking Gulf Hagas, the “Grand Canyon of Maine” (ME)”
Hiking Old Speck, Maine’s 4th-highest mountain (ME)
In the post for Mount Megunticook in Camden Hills State Park, I mentioned that my brother and I intended to climb Old Speck that day.
We didn’t.
Today was our opportunity to fix that! And our brother-in-law tagged along.
Grafton Notch State Park is about 3 hrs from my starting point, so I got up at 0400, chugged a cup of coffee, and—wait: did I eat breakfast? […] “Hiking Old Speck, Maine’s 4th-highest mountain (ME)”
Spending the night next to Little Wilson Stream in Maine’s 100 Mile Wilderness (ME)
Not too far from Borestone Mountain, either before or after the bridge over Big Wilson Stream (depending on whether you’re coming from Monson or Willimantic), there’s a small day-use area right along the banks of Little Wilson Stream. When I was a kid, this place was a campground: I remember spending the night here at least a couple of times. […] “Spending the night next to Little Wilson Stream in Maine’s 100 Mile Wilderness (ME)”
Backpacking through parts of Shenandoah National Park (VA)
I originally planned to return to the Smokies and hike from Newfound Gap to Fontana Dam, but Hurricane Helene intervened. While it’s possible we might have been able to make it west across the state, we opted not to chance it and pivoted toward someplace north instead. […] “Backpacking through parts of Shenandoah National Park (VA)”
Spending the night at Raven Rock State Park (NC)
One Friday after work, I threw a bunch of stuff in my pack and drove to Raven Rock State Park. It might not the most impressive state park in North Carolina, but it is a great way to take the edge off of that backpacking itch. […] “Spending the night at Raven Rock State Park (NC)”
Hiking Stone Mountain & exploring the Hutchinson Homestead (NC)
I tested a different camera set up for Stone Mountain. Two cameras are better than one, right? Wrong! At least for the way I’ve settled into doing things. I learned from this experience, but the video suffers for it. That said, I’m still including it, because Stone Mountain State Park is an amazing place, and it’d be a shame if my cinematic ineptitude dissuaded anyone from visiting! […] “Hiking Stone Mountain & exploring the Hutchinson Homestead (NC)”