Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area (yes, again)
Yet another "R and R" trip. Rest and relaxation, rock and roll.
Started at the Sawmill trailhead on the western side of the park and
hiked toward the Twin Arches, past Slave Falls. We camped in a "Rockhouse"
on the first night. Rockhouse is a name given by Native Americans
to the numerous shallow sandstone "caves" (for lack of a better
description) that are a part of the geology of this region. They
provide excellent shelter from the elements. The trail between
"Jakes Place" at the bottom of the Twin Arches Loop and the Twin Arches
had numerous Rockhouses.
Most of the latter part of day two was spent lazing the day away
under a tarp while the rain poured down. More significant was the
most excellent campfire we had that night made from wood which was
fished out of the nearby stream. Firewood was hard to come by at
this particular campsite and we had no other options. We were both
amazed a the quality and longevity of a campfire that we were skeptical
would even get started.
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Blooming Laurel
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Slave Falls
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Another escapee apprehended by Super Secret Agent SolitaryWalker
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Big Leaf Magnolia
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