Tag Archives: unmarked trails

Finding hidden trails in your ‘hood- part 3!

Posted on 07/14/2012 by Gina V

Yay! Another hidden trail from me to you! This trail is technically “in the works” and not an official trail yet but anyone can walk it, as far as I’m concerned anyhoo, because it’s a public park and because there … Continue reading →

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Finding hidden trails in your ‘hood- Moncrief Blue Light Special

Posted on 06/13/2012 by Gina V

The joy of secret trails.. When I was a kid we used to hike a “real” trail behind Moncrief park. Just like the one behind Luman Harris. Now I live in a house built by Luman Harris brother after WWII … Continue reading →

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Nutty ideas

Posted on 01/04/2012 by Gina V

We started this past holiday vacation off right by standing around in our front yard for an hour arguing for (me) and against (brandon) the virtue of pecan trees and their placement. Brandon will tell you this conversation was more … Continue reading →

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Oak Mt. Camp Tranquility

Posted on 11/12/2011 by Gina V

I’ve always heard about Camp Tranquility. Okay, well, “always” isn’t true. But a long time ago I read and cut out an article in the local paper about the abandoned Boy Scout camp on Oak Mt. But I had no … Continue reading →

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Book spotlight

Posted on 08/27/2011 by Gina V

Not a bookbark review because, well, it’s not that kind of book per se. But it is a book, and I want to take a second to highlight it. I really really think that this is an invaluable resource for … Continue reading →

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Trails on top of Mt. Cheaha

Posted on 08/11/2011 by Gina V

Information about the three “main” trails on top of Mt. Cheaha. 1. Bald Rock– The easiest to do. This is the first trail you will come to on the Cheaha Loop on top of the mountain once you enter past … Continue reading →

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Garden City River Park last post!

Posted on 07/28/2011 by Gina V

So a while back I promised a post on Garden City River Park (GCRP for those in the know) about the bridge closed off to traffic. And here it is. Here’s the low down- There’s a great bridge, with a … Continue reading →

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Hiking with Mike

Posted on 03/20/2011 by Gina V

A while back I took a hike with Mike Vickers of MV Photography. We know each other from our college days back at UAB. Mike’s main passion is music, but photography pulls up as a quick second favorite. Do check … Continue reading →

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Gunslinger Alley

Posted on 02/23/2011 by Gina V

A week or so ago I did a midweek hike solo at Ruffner (well, solo except the dog). I’ve decided to name the place we went as “gunslinger alley” because of all the constant gunshots you hear. There just has … Continue reading →

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Where does that road go….and ear pains?

Posted on 02/12/2011 by Gina V

Today we ventured up to the top of Ruffner Mt. (a treat for us since we usually park in the lower back parking lot off of Ruffner road) and went to see where this random road went. It goes to … Continue reading →

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