It’s been almost four months since my last post. Sometimes life takes you in unexpected directions. As part of my unplanned journey, I spent five weeks in Durham, NC. While it was a stressful time, there were good times too. Between appointments, we were able to hike every day but two during those weeks. Durham has some wonderful trails, but they aren’t mountain trails.
Continue reading “Hiking, Writing, and COVID-19”Hiking, even a stroll through the neighborhood, is my preferred way to exercise. Today I remembered why I enjoy this activity.
Continue reading “Once Around the Block”It’s a small stump, but an important one. Continue reading “Score 1 for the Stump”
Dismal Swamp was not what I expected. Continue reading “Dismal Swamp State Park”
According to local lore, Daniel Boone and his family made use of the cave above the Yadkin River. Continue reading “Boone’s Cave Park”
We’ve had so much rain lately that trails on the water tend to be muddy or under water. Continue reading “Vertical Mile Trail”