Southeastern backpacking, camping, climbing, hiking, kayaking, snowboarding and travel.
Posted in Alabama Waterfalls, Backpacking, Camping, Climbing, Georgia Waterfalls, Kayaking, Paddling on Feb 3rd, 2012
I’ve been looking for some new spots to kayak this year and during my search I came across some nice footage from some local creeks like Bear Creek - Cloudland Canyon etc.. Note: Although I plan on getting to this level eventually, the guys shown kayaking in these videos are far above my level [...]
Posted in Backpacking, Camping, Hikes on Jan 22nd, 2012
Appalachian Trail - North Carolina - Betty Creek Gap to Winding Stairs Gap
Nearest Town: Hayesville, North Carolina
Trailhead Location: USFS 67
Trail Length: Approx. 13 miles
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Marker: White Blaze
Directions: Take US 64. Right on Old US Hwy 64. Right on US 67.
Well, I am finally getting around to posting another section of the Appalachian Trail. A [...]
Posted in Backpacking, Camping, Gear Reviews, Hikes, Outdoor Gear on Jan 7th, 2012
Here is an updated version on my backpack-pack list from Nov 3rd, 2010:
Category
Brand
Model
Weight
Backpack
Osprey
Exos 46
1 lb 10 oz
Shelter
The North Face
Tephra 22
4 lbs 13 oz
Sleeping Bag
REI
Mummy Bag
1 lb 7 oz
Compression Sack
Alps Mountaineering
(small)Compression Sack
Unknown
Sleeping Pad
Thermorest
Neo Air (S)
9 oz
Dehydrated Food
Mountain House
N/A
4 oz per pouch
Stove
MSR
Pocket Rocket
3 oz
Utensils
Snow Peak
Titanium Short Spork
.5 oz
Cooking Mug
Snow Peak
Titanium Single Wall Cup 600
2.8 oz
Water
Camelbak 50oz
Bladder
1 lb [...]
Posted in Camping, Georgia Campgrounds on Dec 19th, 2011
Sandy Bottom Campground is a small 4 site campground along the Toccoa River in North Georgia. The sites are spacious and flat each with a fire pit, picnic table, and lamppost. Its a small campground so the sites fill quickly with local fishermen. If your lucky enough to snag a spot it is great for [...]
Posted in Backpacking, Camping, Hikes on Nov 28th, 2011
Nearest Town: Bradenton, FL
Directions: From I-75 Take exit 220 SR 64/Manatee Ave, Gulf Beaches exit. Travel west on SR 64 for approximately 12 miles to 75th St. W. Turn right onto 75th St. W. travel north 2 miles and it dead ends into the park.
Fee: Free
While on vacation in Florida we spent an afternoon at [...]
Posted in Backpacking, Camping, Georgia Waterfalls, Hikes, Outdoor Gear on Nov 24th, 2011
The kids and I did a weekend backpacking trip in the Raven Cliffs Wilderness this year and had a great trip. I remembered this being one of my favorite sections along the Appalachian Trail in Georgia so I thought it’d be nice to show it to the kids.
If you are in the area, I highly [...]
Posted in Camping, Georgia Campgrounds, Hikes, Kayaking, Paddling on Nov 10th, 2011
Some pictures from another trip up to Conasauga with the kids and the dog. Still one of our favorites.
Posted in Camping, Georgia Waterfalls, Hikes on May 26th, 2011
Nearest Town: Jasper, Ga
Directions: From Canton, take I-575/515 North. Take a right onto Hwy 53 go for about 8.5 miles. Take a left onto Steve Tate Hwy and go for about 5-6 miles to Wildcat Campground on your left.
From Ellijay, take 515 South to Talking Rock, take left onto Hwy 136 for about 18 miles, [...]
Posted in Arkansas Campgrounds, Camping on Oct 27th, 2010
Nearest Town: Wynne, Arkansas
Directions: Village Creek State Park is located two hours east of Little Rock, Arkansas, or one hour west of Memphis, Tennessee. Take Exit #242 off I-40 at Forrest City and travel 13 miles north on Ark. 284 to the park.
Camp Fee: $13.50 to $28 depending on amenities
No. of sites: 96
In [...]
Posted in Backpacking, Camping, Hikes on Oct 24th, 2010
Appalachian Trail - North Carolina - Deep Gap to Betty Creek Gap
Nearest Town: Hayesville, North Carolina
Trailhead Location: USFS 71 Parking lot ( top of dirt road)
Trail Length: Approx. 12.2
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Marker: White Blaze
Directions: Take US 64 to USFS 71. The road will quickly turn to gravel. Continue along USFS 71 until the top where there [...]
