Warm Weather Camping
Fred and I went camping on Saturday night (April 5) in the middle of a heatwave! Although the burning ban had been lifted (as of […]
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I am an avid outdoors person. I recharge my batteries by hiking, kayaking, and spending time in nature. I created this blog to share some of my knowledge and experiences related to the Weetock trail and the surrounding natural areas, including the White Oak River and Hunters Creek.
They Lifted the Burning Ban
The burning ban has been lifted as of 08:00 this morning (4/2/2025). We are now allowed to have campfires, but please use extreme caution because […]
The Forest is Getting Greener
… and I got a few minutes to test a new camera. I don’t have much to report, except that the trees are beginning to […]
New Restrictions
In case you missed my previous post, there is a burn ban starting March 21 and expiring June 30. In addition to that, forestry has […]
The Last Campfire
I camped out the night of March 17 by a small stream in the Croatan on the south side of Hillfield Rd. I slept in […]
Glamping in the Tentsile Flite
After work Friday, I was ready to get out of the office and into the forest. I thought I was going to wrap up around […]
Walking the Entire Weetock (unofficial & official)
It turns out, if you follow the blue-and-white blazed trail from one end to the other, including the official section, it is 16 miles … […]
Two Back-to-Back Overnights
Unfortunately, I had 2 meetings on Friday afternoon, so I couldn’t just stay in the forest for 3 days and 2 nights, but I left […]
Unplanned Camping Trip
Fred and I spent the night in the forest on Feb 24, 2025. We hiked out on Feb 25. I wasn’t planning a camping trip, […]
