A pause to remember what it's all about

[hollowdweller]

 

[Mistwalker]

Thank you for the pause rksoon, it did me good to look through here and think for a few.

I guess I would have to say the walks along the Cumberland trail. It is a spiritual place for me, and I love to spend time there with my oldest daughter.

I'd say I'll be back there this weekend, I have recently been inspired to spend less time in the forums, and get out in the woods more. I think I need to get more on topic with myself.

 

[hollowdweller]

Wow awesome rocks!

 

[Mistwalker]

Wow awesome rocks!

Thanks!

I can't wait to get up there and see how the pics turn out with the new camera...those were taken with my old Vivitar...the Cannon should do much better.

 

[HikingMano]

KGD and brings up a great point others have reinforced :thumbup:: that it's the synergistic sum of being outside and the person you are allowed to be (or allow yourself to be) when outside. The chance to be alone, ruminate, and poke at a fire. Or the chance to spend quiet time with those you love, without distraction. Either makes it all that much more awesome.

I tend to savor two sorts of experiences. The one relevant to this thread, is visiting favorite wild spots. Places full of memory and reminders of who I am or used to be (maybe that's why you always think back to when you were young KGD ). The other, is experiencing new places. There is something so raw in seeing a new wilderness for the first time. For me, it provides a chance to start over in my mind, to take who I was previous to that moment, reorganize and reevaluate, and move forward as a new and better man.

Excellent thoughts guys .

Loosearrow - :thumbup: Glad it brought back memories . And :thumbup: Mistwalker. Btw, I'm heading the same way too: less time posting, more time out.

 

[Snakedoc]

This is a great thread. Lots of great pics!!

One of my favorite spots. Fisherman's Bend on the North Santiam River in Oregon. It is a nice campground and great scenary, but the best part is spending time with my Brother and his wife and kids.

Another GREAT place I love to be. On the Rogue River in Grants Pass Oregon. My wife and I go down every year and kayak for our Anniversary.

 

[Ramm9]

So, post a picture of one of your favorite wild spots and a little blurb if you wish, AND tell us when you'll next visit it.

On tap over the next few months...

Mendocino County, California

Deer Camp, Western Wisconsin

Snowshoe camping near Lake Tahoe

 

[HikingMano]

Great stuff so far, c'mon guys, I know more of you have favorite spots you'd like to share

 

[mcjhrobinson]

i got a few

grand canyon! amazing place and it really tests your body. i was with my ol lady and got her to do it too...by the end of the trip she was walking like an old man!

 

[BIGSHOVEL]

This is my weekend getaway in the mountains in central PA. I have great access to the Mid State Trail and many many others. 3 state parks all within 20 miles of one another and awsome views.

I'll get some more up of the terrain as soon as I find them.

My favorite area to hunt big Mule Deer in Wyoming.

My favorite marsh to hunt early season ducks and geese.

Brad

 

[Buzzbait]

I haven't gotten outdoors much the last few years. But now that Abby has reached the age of three, it's a little bit easier to hike out to some of my favorite spots. Here we are, on her first morning of fishing, in the beautiful Adirondacks.

 

[PayetteRucker]

gorgeous-I do love this thread.

 

[Midnight Scout]

I like to get out to the West Texas desert areas. It is wide open and when I am out there I fee free along with a sense of adventure.

 

[HikingMano]

Rehost my pic (+1) for Hollowdweller

 

[Mentor]

What a terrific thread idea! Nice one, rksoon.

This photo was taken from the northern arm of Murtle Lake, in Wells Gray Provincial Park, in the BC interior. It looks north. I took this photo from a canoe, after a long and thoroughly enjoyable day of paddling, in the middle of a two-week trip on and around the lake in 2006. Murtle is a paddle-only lake, and it requires a no-nonsense portage to get to. Most paddlers choose to stick to the western arm of the lake, which is slightly shallower, easier to traverse, and is known for its excellent kokanee fishing. This means that if you want to paddle all the way up to the tip of the northern arm, you will almost certainly be guaranteed seclusion. It is hands-down my favourite place in the world. The night after this photo was taken, I watched northern lights ripple across the sky for half an hour, listened to an owl calling out in the woods, and was utterly at peace. :thumbup:

I will be back there soon, either next summer or the following summer. This time, I'm going to bring a kayak instead of a canoe.

All the best,

- Mike

 

[Chewy1]

Some of the best pics on a thread anywhere! I'll see what I can rake up! But first...off to the woods!

 

[wildmanh]

The Sanpete District of the Manti-Lasal National Forest is my home. As a teen I hiked, mountain biked and camped up there a ton. There is a road that goes along the top of the mountain chain up there called Skyline drive. It's about 70 miles long, going from north to south and for those 70 miles or so it follows the Great Western Trail. All the canyons in the area connect via that road. Spring City Canyon and Fairview Canyon (about 11 miles north of Spring City) are the two places I spent the most time. Though I did spend a bit more time in Ephraim Canyon while at Snow College.

Huntington Reservoir on top of Fairview canyon is one of my favorite places to go to find my center and some peace from the busy life in the city. Huntington res. sits about 9019 feet above see level in a Lovely tree lined valley. Went there last year with a friend right before school started. We were there for about 24 hours which was really nice, but not nearly long enough.

Last year we camped in a little ravine/valley off the south east corner of the Reservoir. Here is a picture looking north from there to the parking lot, restrooms and picknick area:

Here's my friend William sitting in camp watching the Dutch Oven (we cooked Chili for dinner) while I take a picture of our little canyon:

Here I am standing near the top of our little ravine:

Looking from the south east corner of the Reservoir:

Looking south from the dam. Just left of the picture is our little hidden valley:

Some friends and I are going back there in about 2 weeks for a 3 day campout.

Heber

 

[HikingMano]

I see you lurking Revo, join in I was a bit harsh with you in whatever thread that was, and I apologize for that; I was cranky that day. Would love to see your favorite spot, why you love it, and when you'll be back :thumbup:.


I'm really enjoying reading the blurbs that come along with the photos :thumbup:.

 

[Odaon]

Great stuff guys, I especially like the thoughts/descriptions/stories/reminiscences that accompany the pics. Odaon, when are you heading back to Barnes Meadow?

Keep em comin! I hope this thread grows well I think the "when will you be back" bit is crucial. It gives us a little reminder to look forward, no matter what else is goin on :thumbup:.

Heading back when it freezes over again! Haha.

 

[Mistwalker]

Well...I lied...about where I was going, because of a reschedule of something for this afternoon I hit a different section of the Cumberland trail this morning just after daylight so I could be closer to where i had to be later on. I've been awake for just over 32 hours...and it has been a reeeeeaally looooooooong 32 hours because Friday is the first day my wife and i get to actually spend time together after 5 days of just talking in passing so I was up late with her. Then...I decided to just stay up rather than risk sleeping late as I really wanted to go on this hike. After the 3 mile (each way) hike (which is about 60% down hill on the way in) I had to meet a friend at his house to make an estimate at 1:30 this afternoon. So, I'm just not up for much typing but if a couple of you enjoy these pics half as much as I enjoyed being there then it's worth taking the time to post them. The view of the falls was obstructed by the leaves so I'm definitely going to have to go back there this Autumn and actually do some skills training.

These were brought down by all of the recent storms I guess. We are going to have a good Acorn harvest this year, I think I'm going to try making some flour.

Williams Island in the distance.

Looking S.W.

Some Fungi

A few of the random pictures I took on the trail.

and my view of the river and Edwards point on the right from where I stopped to just sit and meditate for a while.