tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88232252024-03-14T01:04:27.085-05:00Hiking the Life Trail with GOD"YOU will show me the path of life..." -- Psalm 16:11Larry Tealhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05752062071762543306noreply@blogger.comBlogger608125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8823225.post-76879901797508024882022-12-21T12:48:00.001-06:002022-12-21T12:48:41.928-06:00Wind Chill Warning for Central Alabama - Yikes!<p> There are Wind Chill Warnings for Central Alabama this weekend! That is something you rarely see in this part of the country.</p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%; margin-bottom: 10.0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;"><span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">These Wind Chill temps are <b>DANGEROUS</b>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Exposed skin can suffer frost bite.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Sufficient exposure can lead to hypothermia which is a life-threatening
emergency!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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for outside activities.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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your return.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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the area. Know how to navigate the area.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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to carry along.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%; margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none; text-indent: -.25in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLneqIw0HLAOGzW4XzUsGcpyeTU-bWGqSpoEpF37Nplb16-20pFJC-yse5gh3VkUu9GBCo6coWw_QloDsGyS8_P6N7YMcl94VPBA4n7kMQYLW4a6iv4sfI-cQlfH1mTkC3FB5TJefzyF4y8awtDSPXHr4mk1rgcvRcRSoDnxzzHNlbg_uQBw/s4032/IMG_1007.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLneqIw0HLAOGzW4XzUsGcpyeTU-bWGqSpoEpF37Nplb16-20pFJC-yse5gh3VkUu9GBCo6coWw_QloDsGyS8_P6N7YMcl94VPBA4n7kMQYLW4a6iv4sfI-cQlfH1mTkC3FB5TJefzyF4y8awtDSPXHr4mk1rgcvRcRSoDnxzzHNlbg_uQBw/s320/IMG_1007.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><br /></span><p></p><br /><p></p>Larry Tealhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05752062071762543306noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8823225.post-20727454068703958392022-05-13T12:27:00.001-05:002022-05-13T12:31:18.198-05:00Bon Secour NWR - Hiking Pine Beach Trail - 5/13/2022<p><b><u> Hike</u></b>: Pine Beach Trail</p><p><b><u>Distance</u></b>: 3.51 miles <b><u>Rating</u></b>: 4.5/5 <b><u>Difficulty</u></b>: Easy to Moderate</p><p><b><u>Conditions</u></b>: Mostly sunny. Very warm. Light breeze. Trails in good shape. Last half mile hiking in sand is moderately strenuous. Deer flies could potentially be a problem at times.</p><p><b><u>Thoughts/Observations</u></b>: I was the first person on the trail today. Solitude was nice. Area is most peaceful. Many lizards, squirrels, and dragonflies observed. Most dragonflies were bronze or brown. Did see one bright green one near trail's end! My favorite insects. Hopefully they keep the deer flies in check.</p><p>Continued to practice GPS/Compass/Map skills for SAR.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigt5zxteepiK_vWhEEH9zI8mwuGkMyHy6ben2GNGt4ml0maZjYMs3JweN5rX1dZef5niqGBveJ0iUkoyxVzuiXhqiGZLGNegPFAoN5pzlSQSSsLZn9hOMpPbGQbIvTLPJyDWmz8V6ZLBNYgUFe6zJjtpDlLob0WiH33XDujuOETwbOBywMpA/s4032/IMG_2743%5B1%5D.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigt5zxteepiK_vWhEEH9zI8mwuGkMyHy6ben2GNGt4ml0maZjYMs3JweN5rX1dZef5niqGBveJ0iUkoyxVzuiXhqiGZLGNegPFAoN5pzlSQSSsLZn9hOMpPbGQbIvTLPJyDWmz8V6ZLBNYgUFe6zJjtpDlLob0WiH33XDujuOETwbOBywMpA/s320/IMG_2743%5B1%5D.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6n_UTaZeFFUUk61uvireWbg5bpkdvl3uX-Hs__j_VptznIYZAZsZny7S2O_-niBhurjAO567PsCUFSWEPeu9mSam6_9eGy8U8AXfeJgz3smipiLmj62ZeiJXS8iuL-47ylcrnn_PlBtVJsMwjS6UB2XsdDfrXUoUNguAdFyU3g3iUYhBySw/s4032/IMG_2747%5B1%5D.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6n_UTaZeFFUUk61uvireWbg5bpkdvl3uX-Hs__j_VptznIYZAZsZny7S2O_-niBhurjAO567PsCUFSWEPeu9mSam6_9eGy8U8AXfeJgz3smipiLmj62ZeiJXS8iuL-47ylcrnn_PlBtVJsMwjS6UB2XsdDfrXUoUNguAdFyU3g3iUYhBySw/s320/IMG_2747%5B1%5D.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUYS4wXCbvcmwa40pmf78O9KTe920Q3g40TcWPaHpwNG_rL-p477nrV85GO7guWZidEzGn3pSWw9jFRHAKW1VVef7Y8fZQNe5asQJadXbEuyOqUKnqzkPWejilmO2QF04dr04SrfjZAQbytsVtwsuQ87TcFydilEuWTu8zgWmm-Id61X7ZRw/s4032/IMG_2756%5B1%5D.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUYS4wXCbvcmwa40pmf78O9KTe920Q3g40TcWPaHpwNG_rL-p477nrV85GO7guWZidEzGn3pSWw9jFRHAKW1VVef7Y8fZQNe5asQJadXbEuyOqUKnqzkPWejilmO2QF04dr04SrfjZAQbytsVtwsuQ87TcFydilEuWTu8zgWmm-Id61X7ZRw/s320/IMG_2756%5B1%5D.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi07b117ZdxOUkCAG7iGQPTJORUpKpPfAaoFhf3Mvpm8hrn8nB5Y7SgodYQOlsJyD3C-uKMcmpIMl_UOfYi7IRTqyZ77xgu_-Erk21JQ2jMYVX6ivdymD0iyEWjyM-aH0yeBjUeXGjMsG9co-ttuBfKOZ1Yv7TP0cf-kGyPWNUfBGa3BtFfYQ/s4032/IMG_2758%5B1%5D.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi07b117ZdxOUkCAG7iGQPTJORUpKpPfAaoFhf3Mvpm8hrn8nB5Y7SgodYQOlsJyD3C-uKMcmpIMl_UOfYi7IRTqyZ77xgu_-Erk21JQ2jMYVX6ivdymD0iyEWjyM-aH0yeBjUeXGjMsG9co-ttuBfKOZ1Yv7TP0cf-kGyPWNUfBGa3BtFfYQ/s320/IMG_2758%5B1%5D.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />Larry Tealhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05752062071762543306noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8823225.post-72150249915864647992022-05-12T15:57:00.002-05:002022-05-13T12:27:36.227-05:00Vacation 2022 - Gulf State Park Alabama Point - Beach Hike<p> <u style="font-weight: bold;">Hike</u>: Beach and Boardwalk Hiking, Alabama Point, Gulf State Park</p><p><u style="font-weight: bold;">Distance</u>: 2.7 miles <u style="font-weight: bold;">Rating</u>: 4.5/5 <b><u>Difficulty</u></b>: Easy</p><p><u style="font-weight: bold;">Conditions</u>: Sunny. Light to moderate breeze. Quite warm! High 80s. Wooden boardwalk and White Alabama Gulf Coast Sand!</p><p><u style="font-weight: bold;">Thoughts/Observations</u>: Beautiful day for a Beach Hike! Not very crowded this time of morning. Cost $3.00 to park for 2 hours. Quite a few scallop type sea shells on the beach - gulf side. No shells on channel side of Point. Picked Donna several nice shells.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEkdorr9wHYCIBCTDw9KuxHhO5tNnqsaax0j73gkAhLBsIwPizc0yh6p_BZUbZgikqCX-PQYlBx5FCKXDdfq6PKot3IxQxs1AINQL3LTqNTlJ4qd8NfO6MM9oTarQ6EhG5SIL4GaMNKFASGWEerx06xx9Kc35ySaZ6dvz-EItKGImUVfBVfw/s4032/IMG_2704%5B1%5D.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEkdorr9wHYCIBCTDw9KuxHhO5tNnqsaax0j73gkAhLBsIwPizc0yh6p_BZUbZgikqCX-PQYlBx5FCKXDdfq6PKot3IxQxs1AINQL3LTqNTlJ4qd8NfO6MM9oTarQ6EhG5SIL4GaMNKFASGWEerx06xx9Kc35ySaZ6dvz-EItKGImUVfBVfw/s320/IMG_2704%5B1%5D.JPG" width="320" /></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV0CSF3cl6MECJhD4DdCCc2e0abWxKP20Gmkb-mqMjjfsdsHLqjwAus6dznV1qSmQLOM5-TZUEFfa-Cep1Y7LGTKowkwOm8Qzqi_TwXXX9n2PMtDH1osp0g06aeslON01-WBy1VVjziQcHhONrIo7z5epmK9WQMv5Dk03-0OK69-rj0Wp8mg/s4032/IMG_2712%5B1%5D.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV0CSF3cl6MECJhD4DdCCc2e0abWxKP20Gmkb-mqMjjfsdsHLqjwAus6dznV1qSmQLOM5-TZUEFfa-Cep1Y7LGTKowkwOm8Qzqi_TwXXX9n2PMtDH1osp0g06aeslON01-WBy1VVjziQcHhONrIo7z5epmK9WQMv5Dk03-0OK69-rj0Wp8mg/s320/IMG_2712%5B1%5D.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTWDvbIFyaEsvU_fm_mxnF6-IEC7x0jXbzHiYztwo8Bibgz3JVXeS_TQ3XeBs6Jg3KWGG-elZnbeXRnc2Q2s_qQXCDor2vcuJcaKERuVpCcz7FDPMfOYM-y64rwCW3PD7m20Ai5MUUFlaXu9xbm1Q1QVkrSIIbQA-jOpgAWgq40n5W6oBe0A/s4032/IMG_2705%5B1%5D.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTWDvbIFyaEsvU_fm_mxnF6-IEC7x0jXbzHiYztwo8Bibgz3JVXeS_TQ3XeBs6Jg3KWGG-elZnbeXRnc2Q2s_qQXCDor2vcuJcaKERuVpCcz7FDPMfOYM-y64rwCW3PD7m20Ai5MUUFlaXu9xbm1Q1QVkrSIIbQA-jOpgAWgq40n5W6oBe0A/s320/IMG_2705%5B1%5D.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p>Larry Tealhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05752062071762543306noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8823225.post-21908433975356475852022-05-12T15:49:00.002-05:002022-05-13T12:28:08.938-05:00Vacation 2022 - Hiking Gulf State Park Day #2<p> <u style="font-weight: bold;">Hike</u>: Rosemary Dunes around Little Lake via Beachmouse Trail, Campground Trail, Armadillo Trail, Cross Park Trail, and Catman Trail.</p><p><u style="font-weight: bold;">Distance</u>: 5 miles <u style="font-weight: bold;">Rating</u>: 5/5 <b><u>Difficulty</u></b>: Easy</p><p><u style="font-weight: bold;">Conditions</u>: Sunny. Light breeze. Mid to upper 80s. Asphalt and natural trails. Light traffic.</p><p><u style="font-weight: bold;">Thoughts/Observations</u>: No snakes observed today. Many squirrels, lizards, dragonflies, and birds. Great time of reflection. 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Mid to Hi 80s. Light breeze. Asphalt trails. Light hike and biking traffic.</p><p><u style="font-weight: bold;">Thoughts/Observations</u>: On trail early enough to see two snakes crossing the trail; a small Black Racer and moderate sized Corn Snake. Many birds, squirrels, dragonflies, and lizards along the route. 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Mild breeze. 80degF. Trails dry and in good shape. Had the park to ourselves.</div><div><b>Thoughts/Observations:</b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div>First hike since COVID-19 pandemic. Was great to get out and enjoy Creation with Gracie. She did wonderful. She gave chase to several squirrels; explored a multitude of scents; and played vigorously with her new tangerine-colored frisbee. We were serenaded by a multitude of bird song. Gracie was on the look out for but did not see any deer today. </div><div><br /></div><div>Trails have been recently mowed. Easy to navigate the trails. 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<b>Distance:</b> 3.9 miles <b>Rating:</b> 5/5<br />
<b>Difficulty:</b> Moderate due to elevation changes<br />
<b>Conditions:</b> Perfect weather! Azure blue sky. Light breeze. Trails in excellent shape. Department of Conservation even has boardwalks constructed in some of the boggy areas. Lake was high due to recent heavy rains. Necessitated a small ford of the upper end of the lake. Water was a few inches over the trail surface.<br />
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This area was away from the crowds. We had this area largely to ourselves, unless you count the many sheep that grazed the hills and valleys!<br />
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Majestic views of the area mountains were had from every rise in the trail (both in front and behind you).<br />
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Gortex hikers proved beneficial as we had to ford the upper end of the lake -- was just shy of ankle deep.<br />
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This may have been the most peaceful hike of the trip!<br />
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Larry Tealhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05752062071762543306noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8823225.post-9987120739247211382019-12-31T18:05:00.000-06:002019-12-31T18:08:14.304-06:00Adventures in New Zealand - Wednesday, 04/Dec/2019 - Milford Sound (South Island)<b>Adventure:</b> Nature Cruise in Milford Sound, South Island, NZ 15:15-17:00 local time<br />
<b>Distance: </b>17.2 miles (round trip from dock to Tasman Sea and return)<br />
<b>Rating:</b> 5.1/5.0<br />
<b>Difficulty:</b> Surprisingly difficult due to gale force wind gusts. Cruise was originally scheduled for 13:00hrs but was cancelled due to 100knt wind gusts!!! That's hurricane force...<br />
<b>Conditions:</b> Cloudy. Heavy wind gusts with rain squalls. Sound & sea was choppy except in protected areas. Very cool, about 10degC.<br />
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Another great adventure in New Zealand! Cruised on <i>Pride of Milford</i>, a catamaran-hulled tour ship. I took most of my pictures from the shelter of the superstructure on the second deck. Rob & Diane weathered the whole cruise on the top deck, completely exposed to the elements! I joined them for the return trip.<br />
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Close up observations of too-many-waterfalls-to-count! Penguin and fur seal were in attendance.<br />
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As in the previous areas, this spot was like some prehistoric vista!<br />
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Took almost three hours to make the curvy mountain road trip here from Queenstown (even though it is only about 50 miles in a straight line distant). Experienced sleet and snow in the pass before we descended down through the mountain tunnel to Milford Sound.<br />
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Met a small Kea (upland parrot) just before entering the tunnel. He hopped right up to the car to check us out!<br />
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Larry Tealhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05752062071762543306noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8823225.post-52421631312057865052019-12-31T17:45:00.001-06:002019-12-31T17:45:18.636-06:00Last Hike of 2019 - Swayback Bridge Trail of Legends - Tuesday, 12/31/2019<b>Hike:</b> Swayback Bridge Trail of Legends, near Wetumpka, AL; Tuesday, 12/31/2019, 10:00-12:00CST<br />
<b>Distance:</b> 4.5 miles <b>Rating:</b> 5/5<br />
<b>Difficulty: </b>Easy<br />
<b>Conditions: </b>Beautiful blue, clear skies. Cool temps. Light breeze. Trails wet but not too muddy. No significant blowdowns encountered. A couple of mountain bikers, and two different groups of hikers encountered.<br />
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We stared the morning with intense frisbee play at Overlook for about 30 minutes. By the time we got to Swayback Gracie was ready for the trail. She hiked the 4.5 miles without any issues - her right rear leg seems fine. We did not play frisbee during the hike since there did not seem to be a good place with sufficient clear space. <br />
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Gracie barked at a couple of other dogs we met during the last mile of the hike. No significant issues with the encounter. I am trying to "socialize" Gracie more to other dogs. It is a work in progress!<br />
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Enjoyed meeting an otter during the first mile or so of the hike. He was not particularly pleased to have us disturb his nap. He "fussed at us" from off-shore as we hiked by. Gracie looked at him but did not seem too interested in the little fellow.<br />
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Another enjoyable hike -- one to feed the spirit and energize the body. Gracie is a wonderful trail companion! Nice hike to end 2019 trail-time.<br />
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Larry Tealhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05752062071762543306noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8823225.post-65353401232222514462019-12-31T17:32:00.001-06:002019-12-31T17:32:47.306-06:00Hiking & Frisbee Mountain Creek - Saturday, 12/28/2019<b>Hike:</b> Mountain Creek, AL; Saturday, 12/28/2019 10:00-11:30CST<br />
<b>Distance:</b> 3.6 miles <b>Rating:</b> 5/5<br />
<b>Difficulty: </b>Easy<br />
<b>Conditions:</b> Partly cloudy. Light breeze. Cool temps. Trails wet from recent rains but not too muddy. No significant blowdowns encountered.<br />
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No one else encountered during our hike. Played frisbee in Pine Upland area (part of horse trails). Took it a little easy to make sure Gracie had no pain or problems with her right rear leg. (She did not <b>thank YOU, LORD!</b>)<br />
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Encountered a large whitetail deer near the main trail on north side of park (near hickory trees). I do not believe Gracie saw the deer (she heard and probably smelled it) - she did not give chase.<br />
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A great morning to soothe the spirit and exercise the body! Gracie was excellent company, as always!<br />
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Larry Tealhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05752062071762543306noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8823225.post-70145317053708155412019-12-16T09:33:00.001-06:002019-12-16T09:33:56.163-06:00Mountain Creek Hiking/Frisbee - 14/Dec/2019<b>Hike: </b>Mountain Creek Nature Trail and Pine Upland Area, Saturday, 11:00-13:00CST, 12/14/2019<br />
<b>Distance:</b> 3.9 miles <b>Rating: </b>4.5/5.0<br />
<b>Difficulty: </b>Easy (suitable for families and dogs)<br />
<b>Conditions:</b> Partly cloudy. Breezy. Cool. Trails wet from recent rains. No blowdowns or mud holes.<br />
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Not New Zealand but a fun and thought-provoking hike nonetheless. Gracie certainly enjoyed the time with me and the opportunity to play frisbee in one of her favorite spots. I always love spending time with "my girl". She always amazes me.<br />
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On the way out Gracie decided she would jump in to the water flowing out from the spring-fed water reservoir! She was up to her shoulders but didn't seem to mind. After drinking a little water she crawled up the slippery bank and resumed the hike. I couldn't help but laugh a little - to which I got the "what?" look.<br />
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I actually exercised Gracie enough for her to sleep with her head on the console between our seats on the return trip home. Of course, she was sufficiently rested to grab her blue frisbee when we got home for more play time! The girl will not do... :)<br />
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Larry Tealhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05752062071762543306noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8823225.post-11627769252763192302019-12-14T20:47:00.001-06:002019-12-14T20:47:38.983-06:00Adventures in New Zealand - Waiau Kauri Grove - 02-Dec-2019<b>Hike:</b> Waiau Kauri Grove, Coromandel Penisula, North Island, New Zealand, 02-Dec-2019 17:30-18:00NZ time<br />
<b>Distance: </b>1 mile <b>Rating:</b> 5.2/5.0<br />
<b>Conditions: </b>Humid, trails wet but in great shape. Department of Conservation has installed disinfection stations to clean boots before entry and when departing the trail head in an effort to prevent the introduction of Kauri die-back disease (fungus). <br />
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My heart is always in the forest and these forest giants touched me deeply. They remind me of the Giant Sequoias of the Sierra Nevada. The Kauri can live up to 4,000 years (assuming the die-back fungus does not strike them first). Hiking under the canopy of these gentle giants was a spiritual experience. I literally was speechless.<br />
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This was our shortest hike in distance, but deepest, most heart-felt for me.<br />
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I pray that <b>GOD</b> will preserve these forest giants from this latest, introduced danger.<br />
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Larry Tealhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05752062071762543306noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8823225.post-52016424131426725002019-12-14T20:38:00.001-06:002019-12-14T20:38:33.061-06:00Adventures in New Zealand - Cathedral Cove - 02-Dec-2019<b>Hike:</b> Cathedral Cove and Stingray Cove, Coromandel Penisula, New Zealand; 02-Dec-2019, 10:45-13:30NZ Time<br />
<b>Distance: </b>3.6 miles <b>Rating: </b>5.1/5.0<br />
<b>Conditions:</b> 71degF; moderate wind; ocean was a little rough; trails well marked and sealed for the most part.<br />
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This was Diane's favorite spot next to Hobbiton! Actually saw a few stingrays at Stingray Cove. Cathedral Cove was straight out of Narnia!<br />
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Wonderful experience. What a wondrous place.<br />
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Larry Tealhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05752062071762543306noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8823225.post-38436276507958420102019-12-14T20:23:00.001-06:002019-12-14T20:25:37.096-06:00Adventures in New Zealand - Rotorua North Island, New Zealand - 01-Dec-2019<b>Hike:</b> Redwood Tree Walk, Mokopuna Trail, North Island, New Zealand<br />
<b>Distance: </b>3.5 miles total <b>Rating:</b> 5.1/5<br />
<b>Difficulty: </b>Easy<br />
<b>Conditions:</b> Partly cloudy. Light breeze. Trails wet. 68degF. Trail signage could have been better on Mokopuna Trail.<br />
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This has been a dream of mine for many years! It was such an exciting, humbling, and wondrous experience. The redwoods actually came from California - the giant coastal redwoods. Trail was made of suspension bridges and platforms anchored in the treetops! The forest floor was filled with huge tree-ferns giving the appearance of a prehistoric land. At any moment, one would expect to see Trex.<br />
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Mokopuna Trail was one of many trails through the Forest Park and carried us through the redwoods and giant tree ferns. Trails were well maintained though signage could have been better. No wildlife observed during the hike.<br />
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Hiked with Diane and Robert.<br />
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Larry Tealhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05752062071762543306noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8823225.post-44136950959572778752019-07-18T09:54:00.003-05:002019-07-18T19:21:56.473-05:00Gulf Shores Beach Hike -- 20190718 Day 03<b>Hike:</b> Gulf Shores Beach from Sugar Beach to State Park Pier and Return 07:30-09:15CDT<br />
<b>Distance:</b> 4.0 miles <b>Rating:</b> 5/5<br />
<b>Difficulty:</b> Easy<br />
<b>Conditions:</b> Hot/humid. Wind calm. Light beach action. Beach in good shape. Beaches not yet crowded at this time of morning.<br />
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Observed mother dolphin and calf fishing near shore. Plethora of sea birds busy about their morning activities. Noticed one gull was missing left foot (first thought was that a shark had taken it!). Thank <b>YOU, LORD,</b> for this wonderful morning and place.<br />
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Larry Tealhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05752062071762543306noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8823225.post-64546716790204521132019-07-17T11:48:00.003-05:002019-07-18T19:21:43.504-05:00Lake Shelby Hike Gulf SP 20190717 Day 02<b>Hike: </b>Lake Shelby area Gulf State Park 07:00-09:00CDT 07/17/2019<br />
<b>Distance: </b>4.6 miles <b>Rating:</b> 5/5<br />
<b>Difficulty:</b> Easy<br />
<b>Conditions: </b>Hot/humid. Light breeze. Trails in good shape. Not too crowded.<br />
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Observed cottontail rabbit on Bobcat Branch Trail - would have been lunch-to-go had a bobcat been nearby! Cattails in abundance. Tall okra-like plant with gorgeous pink blooms line the lake shore and canals behind the cattails. Eagle nest stands strikingly by the Canal Trail.<br />
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Larry Tealhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05752062071762543306noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8823225.post-30504232467229351392019-07-16T22:07:00.004-05:002019-07-16T22:07:57.539-05:00Orange Beach Night Walk - 20190716<b>Hike:</b> Beach near Sugar Beach Condos<br />
<b>Distance:</b> 1.3 miles <b>Rating: </b>5/5<br />
<b>Difficulty:</b> Easy <b>Conditions:</b> Low tide. Humid. Nice breeze. <br />
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Gorgeous display by the full moon, Saturn, and Jupiter. Quite a few families out beach-combing with flashlights. Small children enthusiastically chasing small crabs. Full moon highlighting the waves of the Gulf of Mexico are mesmerizing.<br />
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Larry Tealhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05752062071762543306noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8823225.post-13987286646591559092019-07-16T22:02:00.002-05:002019-07-16T22:02:24.369-05:00Hugh S. Branyon Backcountry Trail - Gulf State Park - 2019 Day 01<b>Hike:</b> Catman Trail to Little Lake and return via Rattlesnake Ridge<br />
<b>Distance:</b> 4.8 miles <b>Rating:</b> 5/5<br />
<b>Difficulty:</b> Easy <b>Conditions:</b> Humid and hot. Clear skies. Light breeze. Trails in good shape.<br />
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Day One of Summer 2019 vacation. Enjoying the wide, paved trails of Gulf State Park. Observed many birds, dragonflies, and one 3' alligator sunning himself at Little Lake.<br />
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<b>Max Speed: </b>3.1 mph<br />
<b>Avg Speed: </b> 2.5 mph<br />
<b>Time on Trail:</b> 1hr 53min<br />
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Larry Tealhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05752062071762543306noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8823225.post-17015777822030577842018-06-27T09:28:00.001-05:002018-07-25T09:25:57.464-05:00Urban Hike Overlook<div>
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<b>Urban Hike</b>: Overlook Area 6/26/18 19:00CDT<br />
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Beautiful rainbow. Was privileged to actually view a complete bow! Reminds me of GOD's promises. </div>
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Larry Tealhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05752062071762543306noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8823225.post-54350881874071696992018-06-25T21:26:00.001-05:002018-06-25T21:26:38.655-05:00Banff Expedition 2018 - Day04<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>Hike: </b>Plain of the Six Glaciers Lake Louise Sun. 5/27/18 11:00-18:00CDT<br />
<b>Distance:</b> 7.3 miles <b>Rating: </b>5.5/5.0 <b>Difficulty:</b> Strenuous due to distance, difficult terrain, navigation, and avalanche zones.<br />
<b>Conditions:</b> Trails were littered in upper elevations with several avalanches. Made navigating and hiking difficult. Some area were very slippery and snow was several feet deep.<br />
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Certainly the most difficult hike of the expedition but I noticed it also had the most pictures taken. The views were simply breathtaking. On one or two occasions we were able to hear the thunder of distant avalanches. <br />
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<b>Hike:</b> Johnston Canyon to Ink Pots Sat. 5/26/18 09:00-14:20CDT</div>
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<b>Distance: </b>8.5 miles <b>Rating: </b>5.5/5.0 <b>Difficulty: </b>Moderate +</div>
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<b>Conditions:</b> Trails excellent. Partly cloudy. Mild. Light breeze. Lots of foot traffic later in the day in Johnston Canyon. Less so toward the Ink Pots.</div>
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Fantastic falls! Observed large whitetail doe on trail. I believe it would have come up to Diane if another hiker had not come up and frightened it away.</div>
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Truly magnificent creation. Another opportunity to worship <b>GOD</b> in the midst of <b>HIS</b> Creation.</div>
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Larry Tealhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05752062071762543306noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8823225.post-57649339435756640062018-06-05T20:52:00.001-05:002018-06-05T20:52:24.463-05:00Banff Expedition 2018 - Day02<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>Hike:</b> Peyto Lake Summit Trail 5/25/18 early afternoon</div>
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<b>Distance: </b>1 mile <b>Rating: </b>5/5 <b>Difficulty:</b> Moderate due to ice and snow</div>
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Gorgeous! Most blue water I have ever seen. Jaw-dropping scenery all around. Several photo ops at the summit observation area.</div>
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#2 Photo-op at Waterfowl Lake off Icefields Pkwy (Hwy 92)</div>
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#3 <b>Hike: </b>Parker Ridge Trail 5/25/2018 16:30-17:30CDT</div>
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<b>Distance:</b> 1 mile <b>Rating: </b>4.5/5 <b>Difficulty:</b> Very strenuous</div>
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Was very proud of Diane. She was a "trooper". The hiking was very difficult for us, and especially so for her (with shorter legs). We all slipped down and fell through soft snow on several occasions. For safety, we turned back just shy of the summit because we could not be sure of the trail.</div>
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#4 <b>Hike: </b>Athabasca Glacier 5/25/2018 18:00-18:40CDT</div>
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<b>Distance: </b>1 mile <b>Rating:</b> 5/5 <b>Difficulty: </b>Easy</div>
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My first time ever hiking to a glacier. Wonderful sights -- almost Martian or moonscape.</div>
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<b>Hike: </b>Lake Moraine 5/24/18 13:00-15:00CDT</div>
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<b>Distance:</b> 1.0 mile <b>Rating:</b> 5/5 <b>Difficulty: </b>Easy</div>
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First hike of our Banff Expedition (with Diane and Robert). My first International Hike! Lake Moraine is absolutely gorgeous. The blue-greens are surreal. We hiked up to the overlook for some inspiring views. I believe this was probably Rob's favorite spot of the expedition - I can understand why. This place is good for the eyes and the soul.</div>
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A great Easter! Wonderful service at church. Enjoyed the Adult Choir's Easter Cantata. Preached my heart out on "A Most Unequitable Exchange" (based on the above verses). Then capped off the day with a short hike and frisbee play at Mountain Creek. Kathy and Cookie accompanied us on our little adventure.<br />
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Gracie enjoyed the frisbee chase and catch (as usual). I'm not certain who enjoys these times more -- her or me.<br />
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I even put Gracie to work as we left the park by hitching her leash to Kathy's Rollator. Kathy said it was a big help as Gracie helped pull her up the hill headed back to the parking lot!<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://youtu.be/Hi4h3-_ueZw" target="_blank">YouTube video of our Easter play time at Mountain Creek.</a></span></b></div>
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<b>Hike: </b>Cherokee Ridge Alpine Trail (North Loop, Chimney Rock, and Kowliga Bay Loop Trails); Friday, 3/23/2018, 09:00-12:15CDT</div>
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<b>Distance: </b>5.0 miles <b>Difficulty:</b> Moderate <b>Rating:</b> 5/5</div>
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<b>Conditions:</b> Mostly cloudy to partly cloudy. Low 50s to low 60s. Calm. Trails in good shape with a few blowdowns.</div>
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Spring is here! Rhododendrons, dogwood, red maple, and woodland violets are in bloom. Canadian geese were quite vocal garnering Gracie's attention several times. A beautiful day for a hike. Spiritual preparations for Palm Sunday message "Triumphal Entry".</div>
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Gracie is 11 months old now. Hiking the local trails has become common-place for her. The short legs and clumsiness of puppy-hood has been left behind. Watching her navigate through the trails and forests is a portrait of pure grace and power. She loves life. She loves me too - never straying far away, and always returning to "give me a hug". I am honestly at a loss for words to adequately explain what she means to me. Gracie is more than just "my dog". She has become a Best Friend and a Trail Buddy all rolled into one. Her ability to "talk to me" with her mystic blue eyes is uncanny. I am comforted when lonely, calmed when stressed, and energized when tired. Australian Shepherds are sometimes labeled "velcro dogs" and Gracie lives up to that moniker, choosing to always be close by. She just asks for my companionship, my attention, and to play frisbee with her.</div>
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Sometimes I wonder if she is actually an angel... <b>GOD</b> is not restricted in <b>HIS</b> ability to work in and through countless situations and methods. <b>HE</b> has certainly blessed my life with this beautiful creature!<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://youtu.be/mma9fpshI_I" target="_blank">YouTube slideshow of Hike!</a></span></b></div>
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