….a woodland wanderer….
Hey folks, I'm still writing and editing more than a bit. This blog isn't on hiatus, but it will likely be October before I have any new posts up. Too much happening elsewhere at the moment. I hope to get the rest of the 2017 entries online, and the first half of 2018 sometime the... Continue Reading →
https://youtu.be/e-PB-9TN5OI YakGear Assault Paddle. A lightweight tactical paddle that's of great use casting off and grabbing hold of things, especially along the shore. This is especially great on fresh water paddles with a current. It's small enough to fit beside you in the seat, or somewhere within reach. I may modify my kayak later and... Continue Reading →
Sam's Secret Canyon, Bankhead National Forest, AL 02/01/19 Trails: no trail Length: 4.75 miles View Photo Gallery Every now and then you come across a little spot that's a bit magical few others seem to have been to or know about. That was the case this day, a place I'm calling "Sam's Secret Canyon". It's... Continue Reading →
https://youtu.be/Hz-EVrh11DA Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge, Kayaking Barren Fork Creek. An upstream paddle to a two acre island with a cool swampy area, signs of spring, and lots of birds. The water was clear and shallow, too shallow at times. (Just a note: I don't talk much during the paddling portion, but I do narrate some... Continue Reading →
https://youtu.be/QfYZ7FkP3FM Hiking Alabama's Bankhead National Forest. Every now and then you come across a little spot that's a bit magical few others seem to have been or know about. That was the case this day, a place I'm calling "Sam's Secret Canyon". It's important to not give everything away so easily in this digital age,... Continue Reading →
https://youtu.be/-p3VzDkKS3c An interesting little spot hidden off trail in the Sipsey Wilderness. I've always enjoyed visiting this spot. Hope you enjoy the walk through! If you like, subscribe! New videos every Sunday! Please Practice Leave No Trace!-- https://lnt.org/learn/7-principles ---------------- Social Media ------------ More than 20,000 photos of all my adventures are on my website-- http://www.weathermansam.com... Continue Reading →
Trails:no trails Length: 8 miles View Photo Gallery Continuing my off trail adventures on the east side of the forest this year, I met up with Ryan, Brooke, Leah and Zain for an trek along Turkey Creek and up Freeman Hollow, two spots that looked promising on a topo map for waterfalls. Like a lot... Continue Reading →
An oasis in an urban environment in the northern part of Madison county is the Land Trust's Harvest Square Preserve. Several miles of trail traverse a variety of landscapes, but this video covers the loop closest from the trailhead, a walk along Terry Pond, views of the wildflowers that grow here and a brief exploration... Continue Reading →
Blevins Gap Preserve, AL 01/04/19 Trails: Jones Valley Loop Trail Length: 1 mile View Photo Gallery The new year usually means new trails at the Land Trust of North Alabama's properties, and this year is no different. Last year I explored new additions to the newest preserve on Green Mountain. This year I got the... Continue Reading →
https://youtu.be/Bwbq122W_XI A new trail for Blevins Gap Preserve here in 2019! This wonderful little one mile loop trail starts out from the Fanning Trailhead, and wanders a mile or so along Bailey Cove Branch. Lots of cascades, ferns, mosses and small boulder gardens make this trail a wonderful addition to the Huntsville "waterfall family". Hope... Continue Reading →
