Photo Blog with Waterfalls, Hiking, Outdoors, and other Adventures
Aside from seeing more live shows than most past years, 2025 has objectively sucked for me so far. That being said…getting to see Deftones twice and having them release a new album within the past 7 months has been a bright spot. This is still the same North American Tour 2025 but “part 2” and of … Read more
Third concert in three weeks – what a busy season, some years I don’t even see that many shows. Tonight it’s for Glassjaw and Poison The Well at The Salt Shed in Chicago, Illinois. First time at this venue and have to say it’s pretty fancy as compared to many others. I was late due … Read more
It’s spring 2025 and feels more like winter, but there’s some weird noise rock in the air mixed with the undeniable bacon odors that come for free with a visit to X-Ray Arcade in Cudahy, WI. Tuesday night, Kickstand Productions, all ages, three bands. Couldn’t think of a better place to be. For those who … Read more
Picked up tickets to see Deftones with The Mars Volta at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois on the first leg of their North American Tour 2025. This is my first concert at the UC (though I have been here before to see the Blackhawks) and I’m curious to see how the venue works for … Read more
My failures at Mammoth Cave reverberated all the way into camp tonight as original plans were blown to bits. I made good progress heading north towards home but it was getting very cold outside now. Winds were howling meaning no campfires and most campgrounds are closed for the season limiting available options. I found some … Read more
Didn’t sleep much last night between the thunderstorms and late arrival to camp. Tried a couple public/stealth spots, no good; tried a truck stop or two, also no good. Secured a last-minute RV park spot way over in Muscle Shoals which was good but a long drive. Took my sweet time this morning and just … Read more
Not much time left before sunset, and it looks like some heavy rain is on the way for the evening (also look at those low temperatures, below freezing even down south!). Time for one last stop before finding a campsite. My first ever stop in Alabama is at the Freedom Hills Overlook near the town … Read more
My final stop in Mississippi for this journey is at Bear Creek Mound along the Natchez Trace Parkway near Tishomingo. According to the National Park Service sign, this site has been used by humans going back 10,000 years: “The village site was occupied as early as 8000 B.C. by hunters who stayed only long enough … Read more
Taking a brief detour off my Natchez Trace Parkway route and making a visit to the highest point in Mississippi at Woodall Mountain near the city of Iuka. According to the Highpointers Foundation sign at the County Road 176 intersection, the “mountain” is a monadnock or hill with a caprock that prevents erosion as compared … Read more
I was a bit bored with only driving and decided to stretch my legs. Luckily there was promise of a hike with a waterfall while remaining on my Natchez Trace Parkway route. So I turned off into Tishomingo State Park in Tishomingo, Mississippi and laced up my shoes. I chose to do part of the … Read more