By daybreak we had 8 1/2 inches of snow on the ground and Boone Dawg got to partake in his first snow hike. Here we are on the Long Branch Trail descending from the Appalachian Trail to Standing Indian Campground. That’s a happy dog. For more information on this hike or to see additional photos […]
When The Weatherman Blows The Forecast (aka Our Epic Venture To Long Branch Shelter)
February 5, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Day Hiking The Big Acorn Nature Trail At Carters Lake
January 29, 2013 By Leave a Comment
On New Year’s Eve this year, we decided to get some exercise in advance of a night of consumption and calories. Carter’s Lake was conveniently located near our cabin in Ellijay, so we drove around the 3,200 acre lake and found the visitor’s center. The lady at the counter was very friendly and after our kids named every […]
Thorton v’s Boone, Round One
November 20, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Panthertown Valley Photos – June 9, 2012
June 25, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Winter – Once Again – At The Grand Canyon
February 4, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Backpacking Sleeping Pillows w/ Glenn (aka The Helmet)
November 29, 2011 By Leave a Comment
In this video, Glenn (aka The Helmet) shows us two camping pillows that are compact, lightweight, and suitable for the backcountry. You can follow this link for more information on backpacking sleeping pillows, or click here for more information on this hike along the Benton MacKaye Trail near the Toccoa River.
Spectacular North Dakota Hikes – Bring the Dog
November 17, 2011 By Leave a Comment
For those of you longing for a “Best Hikes With Dogs – North Dakota” book, wait no longer. Susan Wefald, recently released her guidebook, “Spectacular North Dakota Hikes – Bring the Dog.” No word on why the good folks at Mountaineer Books didn’t get to Susan first (as they don’t have a North Dakota book […]