Another Night in the Forest
Fred and I went out late on November 27, had a brief campfire, and spent the night in our hammocks. I selected a spot near […]
Category: gear
Orienteering on a Short Hike
Just for practice, I took a map and a compass and tried to explain to an 8 year old how to navigate in the woods […]
Overnight Camping Near Hillfield Rd
We went out late on October 12 and returned on October 13, 2024. We didn’t even get to the forest before dark, but we still […]
Overgrown Trails
It was a hot summer. I haven’t hiked the entire Weetock in months. The parts I have hiked are a mess. I have spent some […]
Staying Cool in July
I haven’t been hiking much in the July heat, but I have been kayaking around in the shady creeks, swimming here and there, and even […]
More Exploring at Dixon Field
I’ve been exploring some of the trails and waterways near Dixon Field Landing (also part of the Croatan National Forest). I decided the best swimming […]
Swimming in the White Oak at Dixon Field
Fred and I took a swim down at Dixon Field in the White Oak River on June 16. I was really surprised to discover that […]
Roaming and Overnight Camping
On March 20 I returned to Holsten Creek. I went further upstream than I did on my previous trip. I also pitched my hammock, so […]
New Haven Hammock
I believe it’s actually called the “Haven Tent”. I didn’t purchase the XL because I’m not a tall person and I wanted to keep the […]
A Hack for Bundling Hammock Straps
I can never keep track of rubber bands or short pieces of cord. These MOLLE attachments are a little heavier than the rubber bands, but […]
