6/23/18 Lisa, Ashley, Jolly and me. The girls got in about 11 last night. They are in the middle of working their rotations and really don't have that much free time so we let them sleep in just a little! Lisa and I had a big day hiking so I was happy to sleep in.... Continue Reading →
Panther Creek Falls, Georgia
Lisa and I 6/22/18 RUN WILD AND FREE LIKE A WATERFALL! We finished our amazing hike of the Tallulah Gorge floor at 12:00 pm. We had plenty of time left in the day and found another hike to do. It was called Panther Creek Falls and was not too far from the Gorge. It is... Continue Reading →
Tallulah Falls Georgia
6/22/18 Lisa and I Do something every day that scares you - Eleanor Roosevelt I found the best cabin to rent in Mountain City Georgia. It was a 3 bedroom, 2 bath on a mountainside with beautiful views and not far from all the things we wanted to do this weekend. If you think you... Continue Reading →
The Grandfather Trails
6/18/18 Lisa and I Don't limit your challenges, challenge your limits - anonymous I have really been wanting to do this trail. When it came time a couple weeks ago I chickened out because I watched a you tube video about the hike. I decided this was the day. I can say I was nervous.... Continue Reading →
Mt Mitchell Hiking
Sherri, Mary and I 6/9/18 Mt Mitchell is the tallest mountain east of the Mississippi at 6,684 ft. We changed our plans to do a shorter trail from the 12 mile we originally planned on. We ended up parking at the park office and Hiking the Old Mitchell Trail. This was not a long trail,... Continue Reading →
Adventures in Western NC
May 25, 18 Lisa and I Decided to leave at 6:30 am to go to find some waterfalls in Gorges state park. We decided to go to Upper Whitewater Falls first. We figured it was really kicking because of all the rain and it was! First we took a trail that went above the falls... Continue Reading →
Big East Fork Trail
5/20/18 Sherri, Debbie, Layla and I We decided we were going to hike Sunday rain or shine. They picked this trail in the Shining rock wilderness. Sherri and Debbie came to pick me up. Our trail guide was in the backseat and as I got in I felt like I was being crowded. I think... Continue Reading →
Shortoff Mountain – 3rd time
Daina, Mike and I 5/12/18 It has been two weeks without a hike. I was just dying to get out on a trail. My daughter Daina wanted to go and was up for anything. Mike decided he wanted to go also but usually does not like elevation hikes. I suggested Panthertown Valley and he said... Continue Reading →
Table Rock Sunrise Hike- Part 2
Sherri, Lisa and I 4/28/18 Part 2 is going to start from the campground after we tried to go to sleep. After dinner I TRIED to go to sleep around 7. It's still daylight, its Friday and the campground has really filled up. There are tents and campers everywhere. We just finished a long, hard... Continue Reading →
Table Rock State Park – Part 1
Sherri, Lisa and I 4/27/18- 4/28/18 Sherri and I have been talking about backpacking. The big trip being all 79 miles of the Foothills Trail. It goes from Table Rock State Park to Oconee State Park. It could take 5 - 7 days depending on how many miles you can hike in one day. We... Continue Reading →