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April at Alexander’s Ford

April 3, 2021 by bandeelatwo Leave a Comment

For a morning that started out at 28 degrees, it sure did warm up nicely. Here are a dozen pictures of our hike around Alexander’s Ford on April 3rd.. There is such a pretty field there that we were wanting to explore before the warm weather bugs get going. Annie had a blast in the tall grass and got herself tangled in the leash ribbon. Dennis straightened it all out. She sure makes us laugh.

Copes Gray Tree frog Down thru the hollow trunk Annie thru the hollow tree In the field In the clubmoss Trilliums In the sunshine The field Gotta roll! Thanks Dad Honey bee another hollow tree

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Cane Creek Greenway

December 23, 2020 by bandeelatwo Leave a Comment

This was a short ride on a new, for us, trail in Fletcher. It is a mixed bag of surfaces from dirt single track to pavement and gravel. It was a good test ride for our GoPro 9. These photos are screen grabs of the footage we made with the new camera. The video is up on our YouTube channel ‘Exploring the Carolinas‘.

Starting out Along the fields Turning the corner Mud and ruts Back into  the woods The cut off thru the woods Second bridge After lunch Going back out Winding path

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Hike to the Confederate grave

December 13, 2020 by bandeelatwo

A nice day in the 60s saw us hiking an old favorite trail near Old Fort. The historic trail passes by the grave of an unknown Confederate soldier. The path follows the creek for it’s length and has several water crossings. Annie braved the ice cold water like a champ.

The trail to the grave The grave of the unkown soldier Along the creek something interesting on the trail Follow me from creek level Another water crossing Dennis in the sunlight gotta be up high Sheet moss Some very tiny fungi and a baby slug The brown blur The creek Into the sunshine up on another log Thru the laurels

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More December rides

December 12, 2020 by bandeelatwo

We are making the most of fine weather every weekend to get in some more miles on our bikes. Here are a few shots of our last couple of rides in various places.

Another December ride dirt track Dennis on the Rail Trail A tight stretch Coming across the railway bridge

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Alexander’s Ford

December 4, 2020 by bandeelatwo

This pretty trail in Polk County follows the path taken by Colonial Militia to a Ford crossing the Green River. A nice walk thru the woods ends in a pasture at the river’s edge. The ford itself is a deep cut in the riverbank.

Alexanders Ford sign Reindeer moss and Partridgeberry Clay coloured fungi Trail sign the Ford Overmountain Annie

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Biking on the Rail Trail

December 4, 2020 by bandeelatwo

Here is a collection of photos from a couple of our most recent rides on the Rail Trail in Rutherford County. We vary our starting point and are enjoying exploring the entire trail. It is interesting to see another side of familiar landmarks and rather than the facade we know from the main roads.

towards the Mint Lunchbreak in Spindale by Cone Mills in Forest-City Picnic in Forest City near the dog park Picnic in Forest City Railroad overpass Railroad overpass going back

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Thermal Belt Rail Trail

October 23, 2020 by bandeelatwo Leave a Comment

We spent a beautiful October afternoon cycling through the falling leaves on the Rail Trail.

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Trail-map

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Point Lookout Trail 2020

October 22, 2020 by bandeelatwo

It was a beautiful day with clear skies and mild temperatures. Perfect hiking weather. We revisited the Point Lookout Trail in Black Mountain today and enjoyed the autumn leaves and even timed it right to catch a train coming through from the Marion – Old Fort direction.

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South Carolina Low country

October 20, 2020 by bandeelatwo

We spent a week at the coast in mid October. Dennis found some bling and I collected some fossils, photos of which I will add to the paleontology section soon. We enjoyed good weather and lovely scenery as always.

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Suspension Bridge

August 9, 2020 by bandeelatwo

It was worth the long drive to experience the suspension bridge over the North Toe River on Saturday.

Walking was challenging as the long narrow stretch of boards and cable undulates as you cross. I missed having something to hold onto, and thoughts of “Indy!” went thru my mind. I’m not sure what Annie was thinking, but she is game for all things, so we did it!

It’s a shame that all the heavy rain we just had turned the river so muddy as it is usually clear and the bottom visible.

The drive was beautiful with lovely farms perched on the hillsides and the road paralleling the river for miles.

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