....My purpose in creating this blog is not so much to offer something for my readers as much as an exercise to help me grow. Hopefully along the way, it may also help someone else. If not, may it at least entertain.

About Me

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Middle Tennessee, United States
I was raised in a very close, Christian based middle-class family in a Southern city suburb. I have been married 34 years. I have 2 grown sons, a beautiful granddaughter, and 1 older sister. Our home right now is also home to 3 dogs, 3 cats, and 2 pet chickens! I love music, outdoors, pets, wildlife, and new adventures. I love all of nature and God's many creations and can't imagine a life without a love of God and family, wildlife and the outdoors.

My Hikes/Backpacks


2012

Tim's Ford Hike - April 1

2011

Barfield - January 15
Barfield - March 13
Grundy Lakes - August 13
Tim's Ford - August 13
Virgin Falls - October 1
Savage Gulf - October 10
Barfield Crescent - October 14
Stone Door - October 15 
Cloudland Canyon - October 22
Hanging Limb Happy Trails - October 29,30
Cloudland Canyon - November 5
Hobbs Cabin Backpack - December 3,4

2010

Mt. LeConte - June 14,15
Barfield Crescent - June 6
Barfield Crescent - April 17
Fall Creek Falls - January 16

2009

Barfield Crescent - December 30
Savage Gulf Stone Door  - December 27
Hanging Limb Happy Trails - October 10,11
Grundy Forest Fiery Gizzard - June 20
Mt. LeConte - June 15,16
Savage Gulf Ranger Falls - June 13
Appalachian Trail - May 23 - May 28
Virgin Falls - May 17
Prentice Cooper - May 9,10
Savage Gulf Collins Loop May 25
Savage Gulf Savage Falls - April 18
Savage Gulf Hobbs Cabin - April 11,12
Savage Gulf Stone Door to Greeter - April 4
Savage Door North Plateau - March 29
Savage Gulf Hobbs Cabin - March 21,22
Barfield Crescent - March 15
Savage Gulf Collins Loop - March 7
Barfield Crescent Snow Hike - March 1
Hanging Limb Happy Trails - February 21,22
Sewanee Perimeter - February 15
Grundy Forest Fiery Gizzard - February 14
Savage Gulf Stone Door History Hike - February 7
Franklin - Marion State Forest - January 31
Virgin Falls - January 24
Grundy Forest Fiery Gizzard - January 17
Savage Gulf Greeter Falls - January 11
Savage Gulf Collins Loop - January 3
Virgin Falls - January 1

2008

Barfield Crescent - December 28
Old Stone Fort - December 20
Short Springs December 20
Savage Gulf Hobbs Cabin - December 13,14
Cumberland Trail Rock Creek - December 6,7
Savage Gulf Stone Door Sawmill - November 28, - 30
Black Mountain - November 22
Brady Mountain - November 15
Virgin Falls - November 8
Montgomery Bell - November 1
Savage Gulf Hobbs Cabin - October 18,19
Barfield Crescent Trail Work - October 12
Grundy Forest Fiery Gizzard - October 11
Monte Sano Huntsville - October 4
Beaman Park - September 27
William Bankhead Sipsey Wilderness - September 20,21
Virgin Falls - September 6,7
Cumberland Trail Snow Falls - August 16
Savage Gulf Stone Door to Greeter Falls - July 12
Percy Warner Park Mossy Ridge - June 21
Savage Gulf Stone Door - June 7
Barfield Crescent multiple hikes  May thru August