Great Outdoors Month
Did you know that June is Great Outdoors
Month? I didn’t know that until I read
about it today. It makes perfect sense
for the month of June because it’s warm enough to get outdoors. Therein lies the rub. It’s so warm in Alabama, that it’s too hot
for me to get outdoors. I’m depending on
you, the reading public, to get out there and enjoy the outdoors for me. I have so much respect for people who go
fishing, boating, hiking, etc., with an angry sun overhead. They look up at the sky and say, “You will
not defeat me sun! I have water and
copious amounts of sunscreen.” For me, September
and October are usually great for outdoor activities. Right now, though, I am holding on to the air
conditioning vent with two hands. Love
some A.C.
I know what you’re thinking.
You’re thinking, “Hey, when you go into the great outdoors, what types
of activities do you enjoy?” I’m glad
you asked. I really enjoy the Great Smoky
Mountains and the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Last year, I went to Chimney Rock State Park in August, but I usually go to Gatlinburg in September and hike a different waterfall trail. Now, we probably could put “hike” in quotes
because I’m selective about which trails I take. If you
have looked at any trail descriptions, “moderate” is my max and I'm paying close attention to the elevation change. The scenery along these trails is absolutely amazing and people
on the trails tend to be very friendly. We encourage each other to forge ahead and
ensure each other that a waterfall exists at the end of the trail. It doesn’t help
when you see signs along the way reading, “Be careful, people have
died falling from this height,” or
something similar. Not to mention the warnings about bears.
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There are so many outdoor activities available here in Alabama. I really should take advantage of the waterfall trails closer to home. Be sure to take a look at some of these books and websites to get ideas of where you’d like to go. Remember not to overdo it in the heat and stay properly hydrated. Who's ready for an adventure?
Books:
- Five-Star trails: Birmingham: your guide to the most beautiful trails
- 60 hikes within 60 miles, Birmingham
- Fishing Alabama
- Paddling Alabama
- Best tent camping, Alabama
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