After 15 years working weekends, Darlene finally got a new position at the hospital, working weeks. So this was our first opportunity to take her camping with us. We elected to go to Stone Mountain.
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| On our way up to camp site C, about 2 miles from the trail head. |
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| We had a late dinner. Once the fire burned down, we threw some pre-made ho-bo meals. |
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| The next morning started off chilly. We warmed up with coffee, tea or cocoa, depending on your preference. Emily here is enjoying some tea. |
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| Mason having his breakfast staple - Oatmeal of course. |
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| After Breakfast, we made our way to the park and here we are on the Stone Mountain Loop Trail making our way to the top for lunch. |
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| Our Lunch was from this spot, overlooking the Blue Ridge Mountains in the background. |
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| Mason climbing boulders at the Mountain Climbing base. |
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| Darlene and I at the base of what I've called the "Hugging Tree". It's less impressive in picture, but the two trees have an appearance of hugging, arms(branches) wrapped around each other. |
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| Back in camp, relaxing in the Hammock |
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| More Hammock lounging. |
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| Widow Creek Falls, just off Campsite A. This location is the closest water source for all of the back country campsites. About a steep half mile down from campsite C. |
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| Canopy shot at the campsite. |
Takeaways:
- Darlene had a nice time on her first campout.
- We had beautiful weather the whole time.
- Hiking in a bundle of wood that first night, with my pack was brutal
- Never saw a Park Ranger in the campsites
- Holly had a hard time sleeping.
- My z-rest sleeping pad just isn't strong enough support for my 200 lbs.
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