"WALKING SO OTHERS MAY LIVE"
My World
Making the miles count for Testicular Cancer Awareness

Walking has become a very important part of my life...
it recharges me and allows me time to think, pray, and relax.
 
I have found that my hikes have taught me...
 more lessons than I can remember about life and fieldcraft.
 
With over 2000 miles under my feet...
it still surprises me and draws me like a moth to the flame.
 
I'm excited to explore...
 whats around the next bend, over the next hill, and across the next creek.
 
All the while it allows time for...
 reflection and growth, not to mention physical conditioning.
 
Try it....
 you just might find out you can't live without it.

You will learn...
 a great deal about yourself and what is truly important...

Get out there explore your world!

Lessons Learned in Field....




Never be afraid - Because God is with you in all things. (Psalms 91)

Plan to the best of your abilityMurphy's law will come into play you can count on it.

Emergency Help - Alert someone to where, when, what, and how long, prior to setting out on an adventure alone. 

Journal - Always carry one to write down the beautiful things you encounter, your thoughts, and lessons learned.

Socks - Always wear high grade merino wool padded socks from SmartWool to decease risk of wet feet and blisters.

Boots - I have alway preferred combat boots because they are tried and tested daily around the world.

Back Packs - Kifaru, I believe makes the finest packs around.  When fitted properly they are a cadillac with adaptibilty.

Water - You can never carry enough, Camelbak units are awesome and carry a water purifier in case of extended stay.

Walking Sticks - Find a solid hickory stick with a metal tip.  Have not yet tested metal or composite telescoping sticks.

First Aid - Purchase the best kit you can and try to maintain a balance between weight and contents needed.

Strobe Light - This will allow drivers to see you if on a back road or if SAR is looking for you.

Energy Bars - Carry them always even on a simple day hike, events beyond your control could hold you up for days.

MORE COMING SOON......

 

 

 

Trails Walked So Far...
 
(Information & Maps)

Paris, TN
Dover, TN
The Greenway Nashville, TN
Paris Landing and Buchanan, TN
Paris Landing State Park Run/Walk, TN
 
The CRIM, MI 2009/2010
CRIM

North South Trail, LBL TN/KY
Full North South Trail Map
North Trail Map
South Trail Map

Augusta Canal National Heritage Area Trail, GA
Augusta Canal NHAT Home
Augusta Canal NHAT Map

North Augusta Greenway, SC
North Augusta Greenway Home
North Augusta Greenway Map

Evans To Locks, GA
Evans to Locks Map

Turbeville, SC
Turbeville Area Map

Marcia H. Cloninger Rail-Trail, NC
MHC Rail - Trail Home
MHC Rail - Trail Map(incomplete)

Crowders Mountain State Park, NC
Crowders Mountain SP Home
Crowders Mountain SP Trails
Crowders Mountain SP Map

Kings Mountain National Military Park, SC
Kings Mountain NMP Home
Kings Mountain NMP Map

Land Between The Lakes Recreational Area, TN/KY
LBL RA Home
LBL RA Main Trails
LBL RA Day Hikes
LBL RA Main Map
LBL RA Maps

Fort Donelson National Battlefield Park, TN
Ft Donelson NBP Home
Ft Donelson NBP Sites
Ft Donelson NBP Map
http://www.nps.gov/fodo/

Babler State Park, MO
Babler SP Home
Babler SP Trails
Babler SP Map

St Francois State Park, MO
St Francois SP Home
St Francois SP Trails
St Francois SP Map

Washington State Park, MO
Washington SP Home
Washington SP Trails
Washington SP Map

Vicksburg National Military Park, MS
Vicksburg NMP Home
Vicksburg NMP Sites
Vicksburg NMP Trails
Vicksburg NMP Map

Enchanted Rock State Park, TX
Enchanted Rock SP Home
Enchanted Rock SP Trails
Enchanted Rock SP Climbing

Mistletoe State Park, GA
Mistletoe SP Home
Mistletoe SP Map

Augusta Canal National Heritage Area Trail, GA
Augusta Canal NHAT Home
Augusta Canal NHAT Map

Appalachian Trail, VA
AP Trail Home
AP Trail Community
AP Trail Map

Manassas National Battlefield Park, VA
Manassas NBP Home
Manassas NBP Archive
Manassas NBP Map

Capitol Hill National Parks, DC
DC NP Home
DC NP Parks
DC Site Map
DC Monorail Map

Sleeping Bear Dunes NP (South Manitou Island), MI
SBD NP Home
SBD NP Map
SMI NP Home
SMI NP Trails
SMI NP Map

Formar Nature Preserve, MI
Formar NP Home
Formar NP Map

Genesee Recreation Area, MI
Genesee RA Home
Genesee RA Map (Partial)