Backpacking Believers: 2013

Lake Guntersville State Park

We spent some time at Lake Guntersville State Park today and we actually did feed the wildlife! These deer are free in the park and they come and go as they please. However, they are protected and most if not all have been raised in the park, and they are used to people. The park offers corn for a fee and lets you "Feed The Wildlife" unlike most places. The park also offers some beautiful views and December through February you can watch eagles as they take up residence in the park. Hope you enjoy.

Mabrey Lookout

Doe and her fawn

Herd of deer in park

Isn't she beautiful?

They are eating out of our hands!

I didn't know deer slobber could be so much fun

Another herd of deer and there were more coming.

A sad but true fact.

Waterfalls in December

Today we went out looking for waterfalls. We had about 5 inches of rain the day before so we figured we should be able to find some waterfalls and we did. We were able to view some of the most amazing waterfalls we have ever seen. Just being near some of this water and feeling it moving through the ground was kind of intimidating, but we all fared well. The pictures cannot do the justice deserved, but we will share them anyway, enjoy.

Noccalula Falls

Crest above Noccalula Falls

Buck's Pocket State Park

High Falls Park

Crest above High Falls

High Falls Park

Birdge over High Falls

This was the road to the next falls

Falls on the Trail of Tears

More falls on the Trail of Tears

Noccalula Falls Park

We made a quick stop by Noccalula Falls Park on our way to Northeast Alabama. The falls were flowing very well because of all of the rain we received the night before. Here are some pictures of the cold windy morning above the falls.

Skyway Loop Trail and Rock Garden Trail

This is a combination blog of two different trails not too far from our house. We had a great time on these trails and we also got to eat some great food. We did a little rock climbing, a lot of walking, and we also got to spend some time with our dogs. The weather was cool and there weren't too many people out on these days. We did see one solo hiker doing an overnighter on the Skyway trail and a couple of guys who just finished the 17 mile loop. No matter how much time we spend in the outdoors it just never seems to be enough. We thank God for our love of His creation.

Cool day on the Skyway Trail

Crossing a small branch

This looks like a nice place for lunch

Waiting for lunch

Ready to get back on the trail

An old chimney. Imagine a house out here.

Coming down the steep Rock Garden Trail

A natural frame

Time to eat again

Mountaineer Missie

Cliff Hanger Hannah

The four girls

We can make it

We made it!!

Beautiful

The Trip Home from TOW

This is our trip home from Nebraska, sort of. This is our trip through Arkansas. The colors were amazing and we spent about 24 hours just in Arkansas. We started in the northwest corner where we drove down I-540 and through a tunnel, and we continued to Mt. Nebo State Park, Mt. Petit Jean State Park, Louisiana Purchase State Park, and finally the Delta Heritage Trail State Park. If you have never been to Arkansas and enjoyed their many beautiful state parks we would recommend them highly. Arkansas is called the Natural State for a reason.