So we went up to the Smokeys and spent four days at Abrams Creek Campground. I have been car camping there since 92 and love the spot. It only has about 15 sites next to the river and many trails that start right at the campsite. It was humid as crap but sunny so we were able to do some hiking and rafting during the days. At night it was still humide but pleasant. Last night and early this morning it thunderstormed and rained like crazy. I forgot how loud thunder is at that altitude. It took me a little longer to wake up than the kids(buncha Coors!) but my three year old took care of that. It was "daddy, daddy, I think god is farting!" Man, it rained hard but the tent only leaked in a few spots and it wasn't that much. Anyway, we had a great time. Me, the two eight year olds, and the five year old went hiking twice. The last hike was a mostly vertical 6 miler that had me sweating like crazy but the little troopers kept up. My wife forgot to charge the camera but I was able to get a few good shots with my phone.
KFU in all my sexiness starting out on a hike.:barf: This was the beginning but the trails narrow down to single file only.
Here are some shots from the hike along with one looking up from my lounge chair!
Some cool bugs and a shot of a black bear we saw across a field
and the required knife shot. Everyone got to bring a knife except the little one. I forgot my daugters sweet old Girl Scout Knife I found here on the forum. I haven't quite had the time to make one of mine for myself yet! It was a training experience for the kids. Very minimalist. The kids learned to start fires with steels and forage for timber. All in all everyone had a great time and look forward to doing it again in the Fall.
KFU in all my sexiness starting out on a hike.:barf: This was the beginning but the trails narrow down to single file only.
Here are some shots from the hike along with one looking up from my lounge chair!
Some cool bugs and a shot of a black bear we saw across a field
and the required knife shot. Everyone got to bring a knife except the little one. I forgot my daugters sweet old Girl Scout Knife I found here on the forum. I haven't quite had the time to make one of mine for myself yet! It was a training experience for the kids. Very minimalist. The kids learned to start fires with steels and forage for timber. All in all everyone had a great time and look forward to doing it again in the Fall.
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