My Three Day Hike in Pictures

Last week, I decided to spend several days hiking in Shenandoah National Park. I have a lifetime senior national park pass, so I’m putting it to good use now that I’m retired and have considerably more free time.

Finding sanity and contentment in nature.

Enjoying the view

I ran into a handful of humans and the occasional deer on the hiking trails.

I was able to hike several trails, including part of the Appalachian Trail. My favorite was Blackrock Summit, with its exposed rocks on the mountainside.

A couple of the trails were marked with warning signs about bears in the area. I’ve seen black bears in Shenandoah numerous times, but didn’t see any on this three-day trip. However, I did see plenty of other wildlife, including deer, rabbits, wild turkeys, and snakes.

Obtaining water from a rock

Spotted this on one of my hikes. A tree with a large pair of… burls.

Quiet and peaceful

Life isn’t always an upward trajectory.

Defend, protect, and celebrate the sacred bond with nature.

Happy Trail

My car camping set up. A comfortable bed, a refrigerator, my power station, and several baskets holding clothes, toiletries, cooking supplies, and other assorted essentials.

I power this new 24-quart fridge with my 1000-watt power station.

The nice thing about owning this hybrid is having a 12-volt plug in the back of the car. It charges my power station whenever the car is on.

I already have more trips planned for the summer. Stay tuned for more nomadic adventures!

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I have lived in my car since August 2023. You can follow my adventures on Facebook and Instagram