Well, life has been getting in the way of blogging. T-ball, Cub Scouts, yard work, rain, work events…
The good news is (for anyone worrying) that I am NOT stopping adding to South Jersey Trails. Indeed, only eight more days of work and then I get two months off to spend exploring with the family! The adventure list is pretty well stocked (and I’m a few posts behind for trails), so expect a flurry of activity as we set off on fun adventures this summer!
Ebright Azimuth – the highest point in Delaware! Ebright Road and Ramblewood Drive, Wilmington, DE
On a blustery “Spring” day, Mrs. South Jersey Trails and I spent our first day away from all three kids in nine months. So where did we go? On an epic venture to summit the highest point in Delaware – Ebright Azimuth.
We parked our car on Ramblewood Drive, out of the way of traffic on Ebright Road. From there, it was a grueling climb of zero elevation spaced out over dozens of feet to reach the historic sign designating the highest point of this state famous for its high peaks.
The exhaustion and lack of oxygen are [...]
Appalachian Trail – Shenandoah National Park – northern half – Backpacking Day 4 Type: One way Hours: Open 24 hours
Distance: There are 101 miles of the Appalachian Trail in Shenandoah National Park. We did the northern 46 of them. Difficulty: 6 of 10. Total score: 10 of 10 (Northern Shenandoah National Park AT score)
Resource – Appalachian Trail Guide to Maryland and Northern Virginia – 2008 Edition – Appalachian Trail Conservancy or the Appalachian Trail Guide to Shenandoah National Park (2012 – 14th edition) I can’t over-recommend carrying a trail map and guide while backpacking, it will help [...]
Appalachian Trail – Shenandoah National Park – northern half – Backpacking Day 3 Type: One way Hours: Open 24 hours
Distance: There are 101 miles of the Appalachian Trail in Shenandoah National Park. We did the northern 46 of them. Difficulty: 6 of 10. Total score: 10 of 10 (Northern Shenandoah National Park AT score)
Resource – Appalachian Trail Guide to Maryland and Northern Virginia – 2008 Edition – Appalachian Trail Conservancy or the Appalachian Trail Guide to Shenandoah National Park (2012 – 14th edition) I can’t over-recommend carrying a trail map and guide while backpacking, it will help [...]
