Shenandoah National Park in 4K - Backpacking, Hiking, & Camping Virginia - AdventureArchives
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Anyway went up to basically same area, hit the trail and made about 10 miles in. Ran into a solo bear on the trail shortly before dusk and ole Yogi went on his way. Still the thought of bear in on trail, me out solo with no one real knowing me out there, and nightfall approaching, fell heavy on the mind.
Went another mile or so looking for flat area with very little good spots, so back tracked to area where I saw bear which was a nice little flat area and decided to put tent up there (ironically also a Sierra 3D) and did all the right thing from some nice hydrate pack in the MSR and stowing the food away in the tree.
Went to sleep nice and comfy and later in the night, winds start picking up, rains come in and hard to sleep, but was under good cover, good tent and all was alright. About 3 am, got woken up when my tent (which I had the guy lines set out) moved big time.
Wow WTH, got my little Mag Light trying to see what was going on and heard some grunt off in the distance near where my food was hanging. Whooa, now wide awake and got my little cook pot and started to make noise and what not and just morning grunts from about 75 feet away. Finally the little Maglite lit up some eyes and got my attention and my but back in tent wide awake.
Was not able to get to sleep and had no issue, however as soon as the sun started coming up, broke camp and immediately back trek the 10 miles to the car. I never hike so fast in my life.
So my planned weekend was two days and one night, all said though very fond memories and I have never hiked solo since without making sure many knew were I was going.
This great video brings back some of those memories and thank you for such. Safe hiking
Date: 2022-04-30
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Alexander
This is the third time I've watched this video. Should you ever return to Shenandoah NP, consider a cabin rental for your base then hike from there. One cabin, Doyles River cabin, is within fairly easy hiking distance from Loft Mountain campground. access to a store, showers, the AT and of course incredible vistas. The cabin is located in a picturesque spot just above the Doyles River loop and waterfall. The interior of the cabin has a wood burning stove, bunk beds and is equipped with some culinary ware. There is a small prep table as well. The stone porch is covered and a nice fireplace just outside the doorway. Of course there is fire wood galore but you may consider bringing in packaged logs as we did. A water source, a spring, is on the trail to the cabin. I slept one night on the porch leaving the snorers inside; and one of us slept in a hammock rigged across the porch (no tarp necessary. I loved watching this video again as you are all enjoyable to watch and to listen to great narratives.
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This is the third time I've watched this video. Should you ever return to Shenandoah NP, consider a cabin rental for your base then hike from there. One cabin, Doyles River cabin, is within fairly easy hiking distance from Loft Mountain campground. access to a store, showers, the AT and of course incredible vistas. The cabin is located in a picturesque spot just above the Doyles River loop and waterfall. The interior of the cabin has a wood burning stove, bunk beds and is equipped with some culinary ware. There is a small prep table as well. The stone porch is covered and a nice fireplace just outside the doorway. Of course there is fire wood galore but you may consider bringing in packaged logs as we did. A water source, a spring, is on the trail to the cabin. I slept one night on the porch leaving the snorers inside; and one of us slept in a hammock rigged across the porch (no tarp necessary. I loved watching this video again as you are all enjoyable to watch and to listen to great narratives.
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Bobbi
This is the first video of yours that I have watched, and I loved it! I had an internship at Shenandoah last summer and I miss being there pretty much every day, so thank you for taking me back home for an hour. I have also never explored this part of the park, but it is now on my list of things to see/do when I go back! These shots are amazing, everything is so green! And some of your conversations, or things that happened. like thinking of that one singer, or having a hand come out and help. just silly things like that remind me of my own adventures. I can't wait to get back out there.
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This is the first video of yours that I have watched, and I loved it! I had an internship at Shenandoah last summer and I miss being there pretty much every day, so thank you for taking me back home for an hour. I have also never explored this part of the park, but it is now on my list of things to see/do when I go back! These shots are amazing, everything is so green! And some of your conversations, or things that happened. like thinking of that one singer, or having a hand come out and help. just silly things like that remind me of my own adventures. I can't wait to get back out there.
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kckrye
Its interesting, black locusts dont produce blossoms every year. Sometimes its every 3 to 5 years when you get a real good blossom season. Our honey bees will solely forage off of them until the blossoms are done. They usually last about 7 days and the honey you get from them is absolutely amazing. It's a very light to translucent yellow hue with a thick, sweet, velvety texture that coats your tongue. It literally makes your tea smell like a floral bouquet.
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Its interesting, black locusts dont produce blossoms every year. Sometimes its every 3 to 5 years when you get a real good blossom season. Our honey bees will solely forage off of them until the blossoms are done. They usually last about 7 days and the honey you get from them is absolutely amazing. It's a very light to translucent yellow hue with a thick, sweet, velvety texture that coats your tongue. It literally makes your tea smell like a floral bouquet.
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Hope
First time watching. I really enjoyed your hike and how you interact with one another and also how you point out the living flora around you. Great job and sounds like you've been at this for a long time. I live less than an hour away from where you hiked and have also hiked in the area so this brought back memories. Thanks so much.
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First time watching. I really enjoyed your hike and how you interact with one another and also how you point out the living flora around you. Great job and sounds like you've been at this for a long time. I live less than an hour away from where you hiked and have also hiked in the area so this brought back memories. Thanks so much.
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Shenandoah
I have never been to the Shenandoah National Park (I live in Canada on the West Coast) but the song Oh Shenandoah was one of my most favourite songs I sang in choir in tenth grade. I hope someday to visit the park, when the world is not in the middle of a pandemic. Is the Shenandoah Valley also part of the park?
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I have never been to the Shenandoah National Park (I live in Canada on the West Coast) but the song Oh Shenandoah was one of my most favourite songs I sang in choir in tenth grade. I hope someday to visit the park, when the world is not in the middle of a pandemic. Is the Shenandoah Valley also part of the park?
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Bucketrat8
Your videos are INCREDIBLY WELL DONE, INFORMATIVE, PICTURESQUE. but holy crap I can't understand why you guys don't all pack your OWN FOOD! You clearly have money to travel and have gear, watching 3-4 dudes share a backpacker meal is so frustrating. Someone please shed light on this decision making!
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Your videos are INCREDIBLY WELL DONE, INFORMATIVE, PICTURESQUE. but holy crap I can't understand why you guys don't all pack your OWN FOOD! You clearly have money to travel and have gear, watching 3-4 dudes share a backpacker meal is so frustrating. Someone please shed light on this decision making!
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MartianTG
You guys made me fall in love with hiking, and I really have been wanting to plan my trip. I just finished all the planning and found all my gear and then I found this video. I live in Virginia and planned to hike the Shenandoah in a few weeks and wow this is amazing I can-t wait to see it in person
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You guys made me fall in love with hiking, and I really have been wanting to plan my trip. I just finished all the planning and found all my gear and then I found this video. I live in Virginia and planned to hike the Shenandoah in a few weeks and wow this is amazing I can-t wait to see it in person
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John
Thoroughly enjoyable vicarious living video for this old fart. I wish the legs would let me still do this kind of thing, but even though I still think I'm 21, my 66 year old self knows better than to get somewhere the young guys would have to come drag me out of. Thanks for the views!
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Thoroughly enjoyable vicarious living video for this old fart. I wish the legs would let me still do this kind of thing, but even though I still think I'm 21, my 66 year old self knows better than to get somewhere the young guys would have to come drag me out of. Thanks for the views!
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Beth
I have to say guys, I love these older videos. You are more whimsical & educational in plant life rather than just rushing from point to point as you seem to do in the newer videos. I don-t see dates but I know you are much younger in this one. Still enjoying all of your videos.
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I have to say guys, I love these older videos. You are more whimsical & educational in plant life rather than just rushing from point to point as you seem to do in the newer videos. I don-t see dates but I know you are much younger in this one. Still enjoying all of your videos.
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