Crystal River is a well-kept secret on Florida’s gulf coast. It offers the outdoor enthusiast many hiking, biking, birding, and paddling trails. From secluded gulf beaches, fishing, golfing, and outstanding sunsets. Crystal River has something for everyone year-round. The real attraction, however, is Three Sisters Springs. […]
The much anticipated Halloween week is off to shaky start. Fort Boonesborough Campground is beyond busy and cars are haphazardly parked everywhere. Immediately I notice my designated campsite is very uneven, with an uphill slope right as you would step out of campers door. To maximize the flatter space, precision placement on the concrete pad is paramount. The layout will require backing up toward the passenger side creating a huge blind spot for me. My best-laid plans go awry and I’m practically jack-knifed and I am creating a traffic jam on the road that flows past the site. I quickly become frustrated and pull out to circle around to allow others to exit.
I find myself looking out over 3000 feet of rusted steel catwalk and 875′ down upon the New River gorge. A harness cliches up between my legs and around my waist. A specially made trolley, carabiner and dog leash between me and the river below should I step off the catwalk. […]
There are some events that just grab my attention. “Wiener Dog Race” is one of them. The Lexington harness racing track, Red Mile, added this event to tonight’s line up.
