The Hiking Writer

. . . I happened upon a path that vanished into a wood on the edge of town.

Archive for August, 2009

Saturday Night

It’s alright for fighting.

Hard drive crash

The home computer is on the fritz. Lucky I’ve been backing up regularly.

My Louisville picture of the day

Trail Shorts: August 2009

Short stories from trails around Kentuckiana
Do You Smell Cucumbers?
On a recent hike, I joined the Louisville Hiking and Backpacking Meetup Group in Jefferson Memorial Forest. (A great group if you’re looking to get into the local outdoors!) During the hike, I heard an interesting rumor about smells on the trail. That’s right, smells.
Apparently, it is [...]

Aww shucks
http://connect.sierraclub.org/post/OnTrack/shout_out_meet_gonzo_john.html

2 new trails on KHR

Fairmount Falls in Jefferson Memorial Forest and the Hike Bike Pike Trail in Bernheim Forest.
You can find them both here or here

New post, maybe a new home

Checkout the possible new home for this blog and let me know what you think.
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  • Discussion: Jefferson Memorial Forest ::Action Alert November 22, 2009
    Here's a great opportunity to help out our local trails and to make something awesome at the same time.From the CJ website:The purchase of the parcel, a deal closed Monday, ties together three previously disconnected sections of the forest. T...Join this discussion.
  • Discussion: Hike Off November 22, 2009
    GeorgetteOkay, I'll do a hike off with you.. but to me it sounds more like you're going to tell me to "take a hike".. LOLCan't do it this Holiday weekend though..Join this discussion.
  • Photos: Mitch McConnell Yellow Trail / Blue - Paul Yost Recreation Area November 22, 2009
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  • Member: Carol November 21, 2009
    BIO: "I just moved to the area, and was in a hiking group in NY and loved it. Look forward to meeting you."
  • Member: Michele November 21, 2009
    BIO: "To get fit and meet new people."
  • Member: Ed Devereaux November 20, 2009
    BIO: "I used to spend hours Volksmarching in Germany and miss walking with like minded people. Plus I love to "
  • Member: Yvette November 20, 2009
    BIO: "I need the exercise and I love hiking and seeing nature."
  • Member: Pankaj November 20, 2009
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  • Discussion: Horine Exploration Thursday Night November 20, 2009
    I really enjoy these late afternoon strolls.To begin with, the weather was perfect. Cool 50s with some clouds, but they parted at the end of the night for a decent sunset. We explored the obstacle course area above the Blue Trail as well as l...Join this discussion.
  • Photos: Late Afternoon Horine Exploration November 20, 2009
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