barefootwalk

 Everything must be intentional, not necessarily meaningful, not necessarily beautiful, not even useful.

 She still have problems walking with me. Those sudden lunges hurt her and hurt me and it may cost her life one day!

 I start one shot a day challenge today. It's just at least one shot a day with the story of that day. It is like a diary, short and visual. -copying a lot of files and sorting them out. - Dream team night

 This guide is a summary of activities and resources that can help you plan your next adventure.   What activity? Where? Short day walks: Tuscaloosa riverwalk Hurricane creek Lake Harris Walls of Jericho   Site seeing/museums: Helen Keller Desoto waterfalls Camping: Lake Lurleen Talledega National Forest Sipsey Wilderness   Hiking/Backpacking: Oak mountain state park Sipsey Wilderness  Cheaha wilderness Kayaking/Canoeing/Fishing: Lake Nicol Lake Harris   Caving:  Tumbling Rock Cave Biking: Sanders Ferry   Road Trip: Tuscaloosa-Decatur-Huntsville Natchez Trace How? Camping Tips: - Make sure you are allowed to camp. - Many campsites have self-service cash payment, keep $1, $5 cash handy. - Read rules before you travel. Some places mandate using bear canister or don't allow specific types of stoves - Some campgrounds need reservations ahead of your visit.   Road Trip Tips: - Plan ahead and stay up to date. Some places/roads are closed for specif...

 This is an easy biking near Tuscaloosa (pictures and video at the end). Length: 25.3 miles (out and back), 1 day Difficulty level: Easy, it's mostly flat (see the elevation profile)   Safety: This road is well known among bikers and locals. Map and GPS information:      GPS file: Download Link      Live map:   https://ridewithgps.com/routes/28155627        Overview map:        Elevation profile: My Typical Schedule (Subject to change with weather and group)      Start: Saturday 11 am, Bryant Denny stadium- west parking lot.          You can also start at Joe Mallisham Pkway and avoid the city.      Tentative plan:   1 hour biking > Rest at church's parking lot >  1 hour biking > Rest and snack/lunch at the end of the trail > Biking back the same route      End: ~ 3 pm, Bryant Denny stadium- west park...

 It was a cool scene and once in a lifetime opportunity!

 Hunting for Mars, Mars is at the closest distance to Earth and it won't be this close again until 2035! So I went for a shot.  

These tiger lilies are so beautiful. They are too big for macro and colors and detals are breathtaking! Enjoy!

The nature in macro scale is amazing! Sometimes we forget to have a look at this small scale while hiking.

The main advantage of remote wilderness is the night sky without any light pollution. Don't miss the sky while hiking and backpacking or camping in remote areas, especially if it is extremely cold and dry!