Amanda and I awake at Stuart Campground and begin packing. I've been here for two nights, and Amanda one. She's using my second hammock this week, so I take down mine and then help her with the other one. We make breakfast and discuss our day. There are some waterfalls on a creek called Big... Continue Reading →
8/6/22 I awake to birds chirping and sunshine glistening off everything, my surroundings still damp from nighttime showers...
6.25.22 In early 2020, Eleni and I didn't know each other (in person; technically we'd been following each other on instagram for years). Independently, we both moved to Asheville, NC for jobs in the same hospital system. At some point between a deadly pandemic and the loneliness of being solo in a new city, we... Continue Reading →
I awake late in the afternoon, having slept all day despite not working last night. I'm recovering from my second bout with covid. I'm supposed to be heading out for a camping trip today, but I need to quarantine for two more days. At least I awake feeling refreshed, energized, and symptom free. I text... Continue Reading →
I really said I wasn't coming back to North Carolina this month, but here I am in North Carolina. I have an appointment to get my locks tidied-up in Knoxville on Sunday, so I was already going to have to be most of the way here. Additionally, I found out during my last visit that... Continue Reading →
A weekend exploring Turkey Creek at Hawks Nest State Park.
Finn's Falls, Double Falls, and Upper Fern Creek Falls in New River Gorge National Park
The first 3 days of a 6 day adventure in New River Gorge National Park
I awoke earlier than I generally prefer this morning. That's how mornings go when I'm meeting up with my newish friend who's leading this hike today (our Fearless Leader, I'll be referring to her as "FL"). She's a morning person. I am not. And that's why I'm currently finishing my second Monster for the day... Continue Reading →
6.5.22 I didn't sleep well last night. Partly, this was due to the fact that I never sleep well when I have to sleep on the ground, and partly it was due to the fact that my dumb ass didn't think to bring a pillow knowing I would be sleeping on the ground. Shooter and... Continue Reading →
Adventure Like A Girl 