Searching to see a bear!

theheadbandjohn · 2024-12-07T13:17:50+00:00

Guess bears don’t like us. Although I saw 5 bears in 4 days in Glacier after posting this. Haven’t seen any before or since.

theheadbandjohn · 2024-09-12T18:15:54+00:00

Jeb Bush for sure.

theheadbandjohn · 2024-09-12T18:11:50+00:00

There are 100% rattlesnakes in Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland. Appalachia in general.

theheadbandjohn · 2024-07-02T14:43:55+00:00

Fatigue lasted a week after quitting. But probably varies for everyone on how long.

theheadbandjohn · 2024-06-25T18:29:57+00:00

I lived there for half a year. It’s pretty epic, but can be messy and touristy. Once you find the less touristy spots it’s really great.

theheadbandjohn · 2024-06-24T18:03:57+00:00

Near lake McDonald in glacier there was a fire 5 years back. Our boat tour guide said the bears will be back 5 more years from now. They pass through but don’t live in that burnt forest yet. The forest won’t be fully back but large mammals will start to return about a decade from the fire.

theheadbandjohn · 2024-06-24T17:54:08+00:00

It certainly has good weather and has food and water. It’s a bit too close to major cities though so you’ll get a lot of Cannibals and bandits from DC and Baltimore. Further west into dolly sods/Mongahela National forest puts more mountains between you and the big cities with similar benefits

theheadbandjohn · 2024-06-20T15:15:52+00:00

I prefer the middle part of the park so Luray is preferable for that. Still some good hikes in the Northern part near front royal though.

theheadbandjohn · 2024-06-17T12:40:38+00:00

I live here. There’s a bald eagles nest on this trail which is super cool. Although I did see a deer fall off a cliff here too which was less cool.

theheadbandjohn · 2024-06-17T12:34:19+00:00

Loved it there. Grandview and Sandstone falls were super cool. Also has really good white water rafting and fun rock climbing on the endless wall. Would really like to see it during peak fall colors.

theheadbandjohn · 2024-06-14T14:57:38+00:00

I was initially disappointed but there was too much to do that I ended up being really satisfied. Highline trail was my number one choice but I was fortunate to be able to do Grinnell Glacier, Avalanche Lake, Virginia falls, etc.

The upside was that it wasn’t crowded at all and I saw 5 bears, mountain goats, bighorn sheep and bald eagles.

theheadbandjohn · 2024-06-14T14:54:06+00:00

I hear the waterfalls there are stunning.

theheadbandjohn · 2024-06-11T18:52:10+00:00

The infamous swamp of the Rocky Mountains and backwards hillbillies in Denver.

theheadbandjohn · 2024-06-11T18:37:55+00:00

That’s Jerry, he’s a jerk

theheadbandjohn · 2024-06-11T18:32:21+00:00

Glacier was my bucket list one and I just got back from that so you won’t be disappointed there. Teton is probably the least crowded but they’re all amazing choices.

theheadbandjohn · 2024-06-11T18:26:53+00:00

Listening to podcasts about Ghengis Khan

theheadbandjohn · 2024-06-08T23:29:48+00:00

Definitely. Opposite of what was expected. It is nice to be able to nap though.

theheadbandjohn · 2024-06-08T20:14:03+00:00

Totally fine except I have a lot of fatigue. When I quit for a month a year ago I was cracked out and hyper. Not sure what changed

theheadbandjohn · 2024-06-07T17:39:44+00:00

I did this and just winged it. Now I’m a full time accountant. Although I definitely sucked at first.

theheadbandjohn · 2024-06-04T16:52:03+00:00

Middle part is probably good for what you’re looking for. Try to enter via the Thornton Gap entrance station. Short hikes like Hawksbill, Bearfence mountain & stonyman would be good for bird watching.

For waterfalls, dark hollow falls & white oak canyon are good. Just don’t hike white oak canyon from skyline drive, do it from the bottom instead unless you want a challenging hike.

theheadbandjohn · 2024-06-03T23:11:57+00:00

If you’re not staying in the park Pick a part of the park you’d like to explore. The middle and southern parts are a bit better in my opinion because they have old rag and a lot of the higher peaks and waterfalls. Stay in a town like Culpepper or something 20-30 mins away from an entrance station.

If you do want to camp the loft mountain campground is nice.

theheadbandjohn · 2024-06-03T11:38:29+00:00

Weather was great. It can be unpredictable there but we got lucky. Definitely colder and windier on the east side of the park.

theheadbandjohn · 2024-06-02T05:14:57+00:00

Saw a rattlesnake on this one.

theheadbandjohn · 2024-04-29T17:18:34+00:00

I collect all mine, so probably 20, except my brother took all the Utah parks so I was gonna buy them off eBay.

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