Highpointing, Hiking, & Gear
Dates: November 30, 2013; May 25, 2019 Distance: 2.2 miles Elevation: 3,360 feet Vertical gain: 750 feet Bathrooms: None 2013 Visit To celebrate her birthday, Raina decided we should hike to the top of Maryland. To...
Highpointing, my newest and craziest hobby, has led me on adventures that sound like they came from a Dr. Seuss book: You can highpoint in a car You can highpoint under the stars You can highpoint...
Keeping a Roasting Stick-Mate with your camping supplies isn’t essential, but it will make your time around the fire so much more fun. You’ve probably all been there. It seems like so much fun...
I’ll admit it, I was a little worried when I first agreed to review Uncle Jack’s Original deodorant. I have always been torn about natural deodorant. It seems like a good idea. After all it’s...
Geartrade.com is your one stop shop when gear threatens to overwhelm your house…or you just need one more thing. This spring we had a long term guest which meant I had to clean all...
The Kangeaux Walkabout is one of those pieces of gear that you don’t know you need until you use it. It’s a multi-tasker; the Walkabout is a carrier that you can use camping, hiking, kayaking,...
Date of visits to Mt. Arvon: August 22, 2016 (Raina) August 31, 2016 (Jill) Distance: Varies depending on road conditions, but a walk up for us Elevation: 1,979 feet When I was prepping for our trip...
Need to chillax after a day in the woods? Sink yourself into the Rovor Chill-Ino Ultralight Backpacking Hammock. Even though this compact hammock is designed for backpacking I decided to try it out in...
Date: June 23, 2015 (Jill); July 3, 2016 (Raina) Distance: Less than .10 miles (depending on where you park) Elevation: 1,550 feet Bathrooms: Gas station a few miles away Hours: Open Monday-Friday 6:30 am...
If you’re planning on highpointing Mitchell or Clingmans this year, chances are you’ll be spending a bit of time in Smoky Mountain National Park. The Smokies are, of course, amazing. That’s why they’re so...
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