Joyce Kilmer Part 2

This picture doesn't do this tree justice! Luckily Terry used to wide angle lens to get the shot.

We had to watch for fallen limbs on the trails.

Perfect round hold in this rock.

I'm pretty sure this is the tree where Tony's ashes will be scattered.

 

This fern covered boulder was at the end of the trail.

Day 2-Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest

On Tuesday, August 20th, we decided to take a trip up to Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest. This was one of the highlights of our trip. Not only because we had never been there before, but one of our oldest and dearest friends used to talk about this place all the time. I would like to dedicate these photos to the memory of our friend, Tony Long, who was killed in a semi-truck accident in Texas on Aug. 3rd. His sons will be scattering his ashes in the place that he loved so much.

 

I'll post more pictures from Joyce Kilmer tomorrow. This place was so gorgeous and serene. It had rained before we got there and while we were there. The trails were muddy, but we enjoyed every minute of our hike.

Pickett State Park

Terry walking over a natural bridge in Pickett State Park. We hiked one mile on a trail to get to that point. We used to hike quite a bit and it was fun to be able to do that again. Pickett State Park is located in Jamestown, Tennessee.

Suspension bridge in Pickett State Park

Rest area at the top of the bluff. You have to walk across the suspension bridge, then up a small trail to get to this point.

Another view of the natural bridge. Pickett State Park is truly a ruggedly beautiful place!

Picture Postcards from Center Hill

Terry took this picture of Center Hill Dam from the overlook.


The backwaters.


Two guys enjoying a day of fishing on that little island in the
middle of the river.


A pair of Turkey Buzzards.

Up a Tree

I took this picture on the Buffalo Valley walking
trail at Center Hill Lake. The white bark of this
Sycamore tree was so pretty against the blue sky!

Old Barn

We found this cool, old barn in a field off the Buffalo Valley Nature
trail at Center Hill Lake.

Saturday Hike

Me and T went on a roadtrip out in the country this past Saturday.
It was a gorgeous day to go out and explore. While driving on a
back road we found this old gate. The sign on top says Center Hill
Lake.


We found a trail and started walking to see where it would take
us. After walking a long distance, we finally ended up at the back
waters of Center Hill Lake. You can see the little boat dock in the
upper left of the picture. We also saw a man and two kids enjoying
a day of fishing. I bet they were wondering where we came
from :0)




The view looking back toward the trail. It was a fun day and an
enjoyable hike. It was also fun discovering a place we had never
been before. I hated to see the day end.