BSF09

This past year for Christmas we got Abby’s parents a night’s stay at a primitive cabin in Big South Fork at Charit Creek. You hike in with minimal gear and they supply you with dinner, beds and shelter, and breakfast the following day. Two weeks ago we took this gem of a trip. The weather had been iffy and a bit wet before the weekend trip took off so I was a bit worried about how the hiking might be but it turned out great. Best of all Charit Creek is dog friendly so Boogy got to join our little adventure. Enough talk here are the pics…

2.5 Gallon hefty zips keep everything dry, they're also tough and reusable.

No Massive packs here, just enough for a long day hike and a cool night.

The women fumble with these things called boots.

Boogy was visibly perturbed at his new panniers.

Mtn. Laurel in bloom.

The stairs were very steep so Boogs got to do the first few sets without the weight of his big red doggy panniers.

By the end of the day he was descending like a champ with weight.

Lots of neat rocks along the spines of the ridges.

The first of many Fungi sightings.

North Arch of the twin arches (smaller of two but no less grand).

The South arch is about twice as tall as this one. Despite the fact it's illegal I found myself wanting my rock climbing equipment all weekend for all these neat rock formations.

Some kind of Skink I think.

As temps ramped up these stairs were hard four the four leggers of the group.

I think this is some kind of eastern fence lizard. I used to catch these as a kid around our boat dock area. It was nice to see that my hands are still quick and gentle enough to catch without a squish.

This guy must get all the chicks, he had a beautiful belly to show.

The weekend getaway crew on top of the arches.

Up here you can see for quite a way and see some very nice looking rock.

Worm snake.

Nice ferns.

More fungi.

Are we there yet?

Our Taj accommodations.

The main cabin has tow large bunk houses. If you have 6 or more in your group you can get a private cabin, of which there are two others.

Got into camp just in time for dinner and to relax to an afternoon thunder shower.

Boots drying and a hungry puppy.

All lighting was by lantern. It took a bit to get used to but when you get them adjusted right they work very well.

Our room with the light on.

Boogy's bed.

Hank, and weird camp dog played with Boogy the whole time we were in camp adding to his extensive exercise regimen for the weekend.

Suspension bridge. (Boogy looking at animals by the water)

In low lying ares there was lots of mud from all the rain which made hiking our second day's loop challenging. Not as bad but reminded me a bit of the previous weekend at DSG.

Waterproof Boots are a must down in the lowlands.

Yet another Fungus.

Slave falls, it was a 3 mile side hike for a sliver of water, but the trail getting there was nice.

Boogs n' Bun. (Boogs on the right)

Fro was getting on the edge of control with the humidity.

Eventually he didn't even notice the panniers.

FUNGI!

By far the largest and most colorful, which I hear means tasty. This one was about 3 times the size of my boot.

Neat hole in the roof of one of the many overhangs.

When sprinkles came we could easily take cover under the natural rock roofs.

Some were really massive.

This unfortunate tree chose to grow under one and has to grow all it's leave on one side to get some light.

Lady Slipper.

More trail along the rocks.

Little pools teeming with life were all around the drip zones of the ledges.

Up and out the last staircase to the parking lot, this trip was a lot of fun and a good break from business on the home front.