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@melindaland1.bsky.social

Kentucky backpacker, paddler, all things nature, and equality. “There is an intense but simple thrill in setting off in the morning on a mountain trail, knowing that everything you need is on your back.” ~Paul Theroux

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Paddling and camping on Lake Santeetlah, surrounded by the peaceful Nantahala National Forest!

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A few options for the entire gang!

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bye Felicia

09.06.2025 18:17 — 👍 2    🔁 1    💬 1    📌 0
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Night sky and peaceful morning on the Ohio River!

26.05.2025 15:54 — 👍 11    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
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A peaceful and scenic spot in North Carolina’s Nantahala Mountains!

30.03.2025 02:13 — 👍 13    🔁 0    💬 2    📌 0

I believe you can backpack to it, as well!

25.01.2025 00:41 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Amazing!

19.01.2025 22:10 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

It definitely had a different look to it than when I visited it two years ago, but the whole area was so beautifully covered in snow!

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Off of I-64, close to Hinton. If you are familiar with Pipestem, it is only about 20 miles from there. There is an overlook high above the falls, too!

14.01.2025 23:52 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
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Snowy Bluestone River and partially frozen Sandstone Falls!

14.01.2025 23:00 — 👍 34    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

I was there Thurs. and Fri. and there was a good amount of snow. There were many downed trees before entering the park. Disappointed that the tramway was closed. It was also closed last May when I visited. Hopefully, upon my next visit it will be open, so that I may check out Mountain Creek Lodge!

13.01.2025 05:33 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Breakfast with a fantastic view in the Bluestone Dining Room in McKeever Lodge, Pipestem, WV. An equally beautiful view from the room!

12.01.2025 15:03 — 👍 22    🔁 0    💬 2    📌 0
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Homeboy stopped the wrong lady

(H/T @agirlhasnopres.bsky.social )

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Adding memories from X. A beautiful autumn in Red River Gorge in 2022!

29.11.2024 20:13 — 👍 27    🔁 0    💬 2    📌 0

Trail N, it has two camping sites along the way. Cloud Splitter is my favorite, the small slot canyon to the arch is amazing and love the view from atop! Star Gap Arch area is also fantastic!

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I enjoyed that one as well!

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Scenic Presque Isle Bay and North Pier Lighthouse during recent travels in October.

28.11.2024 13:07 — 👍 20    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Past hike on an unofficial trail in RRG in Kentucky!

24.11.2024 17:30 — 👍 37    🔁 1    💬 2    📌 0
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June 2024 on Fontana Lake. A beautiful campsite!

18.11.2024 00:56 — 👍 28    🔁 0    💬 2    📌 0
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A nice hike with my father on an unofficial trail at Red River Gorge. Nice view of Raven Rock!

16.11.2024 18:52 — 👍 29    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0

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