#Hiking – Gfpacificbee’s Insights & photography

CWWC 2026: Any Which Way with Autumn Leaves – Week 2 [10.09.2026].

CWWC
Cee’s Which Way Challenge
Deb’s Which Way Challenge

Welcome back to the Which Way Challenge (previously hosted by Cee Neuner). This week our theme is Part Two (2) of the Which Way Challenge CWWC 2026: Any Which Way with Autumn Leaves [10.09.2026]. Your Which Ways can be Outdoors, Paved or Unpaved, Dirt Trails or any natural surface as long as they are in the displaying Autumn Leaves 🍂.

Mine are from November 2023 whilst Coleman and I hiked the Lake Haigler Loop Trail at Anne Springs Close Greenway. The leaves in our area still are not displaying their Autumn colours. Feel free to link to Dawn’s Festival of Leaves or other appropriate links.

Here are my entries …

#CWWC
Cee’s Which Way Challenge
**Deb’s Which Way Challenge 2026**

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Thank you to those who have participated and supported the Which Ways Challenge. I appreciate y’all sharing your Which Ways with us.

For an idea of other’s Which Ways from this past week’s challenge, be sure to click on the following links below.

Brian’s The path through the rainforest

PR’s Look..Sheep!

Suzette’s For Deb’s CWWC Any Which Way with Autumn Leaves

Dawn’s Highland Cows and the Highway in Autumn

Geriatri’x’ Fotogallery’s With Autumn Leaves

Marilyn and Garry Armstrong’s Drift By My Window

CWWC 2026: Any Which Way with Autumn Leaves [10.02.2026]

Also linking with …

Dawn’s Festival of Leaves 2026 Week #2.

Pepper’s One Step At a Time #29

Camera: Canon EOS Rebel T3i; Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max

Location: Lake Haigler Loop Trail; Lake Haigler Entrance; Anne Springs Close Greenway; Fort Mill, South Carolina, USA

God Bless. Happy Adventures. Enjoy Nature. Thank you for visiting and sharing your time and thoughts with us. I appreciate y’all very much.

**Note: Next Week’s Theme will be CWWC 2026: Any Which Way with Paved Roads, Pathways or Sidewalks [10.16.2026] **

CWWC 2026: Any Which Way with Outdoor Steps or Stairs. [08.14.2026]

Welcome back to the Which Way Challenge (previously hosted by Cee Neuner). This week we are exploring Outdoor Steps or Stairs. You may not ordinarily think about photographing Outdoor Steps or Stairs, I usually do. So many places Coleman and I hike have Outdoor Steps or Stairs along trails which we climb to get to our intended destination before completing our journey.

These are some of the Outdoor Steps or Stairs we have climbed … at The Schiele Museum of Natural History in Gastonia, North Carolina.

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Thank you to those who have participated and supported the Which Ways Challenge. I appreciate y’all sharing your Which Ways with us.

For an idea of other’s Which Ways from this past week’s challenge, be sure to click on the following links below.

Marina’s Vasquez Rocks

Suzette’s Dirt Paths For Deb’s CWWC Which Way Challenge

Marianne’s Any Which Way Along a Dirt Path, Trail, or Dirt Road

Dawn’s Which Way: Yellow Hiking Trail in SNP

Cath’s Which Way… {Through the Woods}

Marilyn’s Dusty Trails To You

Deb’s Which Way Challenge-CWWC 2026: Any Which Way with Outdoor Steps or Stairs. [08.14.2026]

Camera: Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max

Location: The Farm and Nature Trail; The Schiele Museum of Natural History; Gastonia, North Carolina, USA

God Bless. Happy Adventures. Enjoy Nature. Thank you for visiting and sharing your time and thoughts with us. I appreciate y’all very much.

Next Week we will be moving from Outside/Outdoor to Inside/Indoors for a theme of: CWWC 2026: Any Which Way with Indoor Steps and/or Stairs [08.21.2026]

Which Way Challenge (CWWC): Any Which Way Along a Dirt Pathway, Trail, and/or Dirt Road [08.07.2026]

Last week I said I would share where we went via the transit system and what we saw along the trails. To visit last week’s post as Coleman and I traveled on the transit network for our Which Way click here.

Now to let you know where we traveled to on the Gastonia Transit system (aka the bus) to go hiking. Our destination to the Warlick Family YMCA here in Gastonia for a bit of hiking and communing with nature. Here are a few images showing the trails we hiked and what we saw along the way.

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Thank you to those who have participated and supported the Which Ways Challenge. I appreciate y’all sharing your Which Ways with us.

For an idea of other’s Which Ways from this past week’s challenge, be sure to click on the following links below.

Cath’s Which Way… {Watch Your Step}

Suzette’s Pathways For Deb’s Any Which Way CWWC Your Choice Wk-2

Deb’s Which Way Challenge (CWWC)

Next week’s theme: Next: CWWC 2026: Any Which Way with Outdoor Steps or Stairs. [08.14.2026]

Cameras: Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max

Location: Warlick Family YMCA; Gastonia, North Carolina, USA

God Bless. Have an adventurous weekend. Thank you for visiting and sharing your time and thoughts with us. I appreciate y’all very much.

2026 Pull Up a Seat Week 27 — Further Adventures of Coleman Pulling Up a Seat #1

At Anne Springs

Close Greenway

*Coleman*
*sitting on a Stone*
*by Lake* Haigler

XingfuMama’s Pull up a Seat Photo Challenge 2026-Week 27

XingfuMama’s Whatsoever is Lovely Challenge-2026 Week 26

Camera: Apple iPhone 13 Pro

Location: Haigler Loop; Lake Haigler; Anne Springs Close Greenway; Fort Mill, South Carolina. USA

God Bless. Stay Cool. Have safe and Happy 4th! Happy Birthday America! Have a fantastic weekend. Thank you for visiting and sharing your time and thoughts with us. I appreciate y’all very much.

Which way Challenge (CWWC): Any Which Way Along a Dirt Trail, Dirt Pathway, or Dirt Road (aka with Brown) [07.03.2026]

Welcome back to another Which Way Challenge (CWWC). I trust everyone has had a good week and able to spend some time to take a walk or hike in the vast outdoors. This week’s theme for the Which Way Challenge is (CWWC): Any Which Way Along a Dirt Trail, Dirt Pathway, or Dirt Road (aka with Brown). The Which Way can be Any Which Way you choose in your along any Dirt Trail, Dirt Pathway, Dirt Road (aka with Brown) as long as the Which Way is clearly discernible. As always signs are always welcome.

I’m linking my CWWC post this with Dan’s CFFC-Crayola Brown.

Hiking Dogwood Trail

CWWC
Cee’s Which Way Challenge
CFFC
Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge

For further information regarding the Which Way Challenge (CWWC) feel free to check out the home page here.

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Thank you to those who have participated and supported the Which Ways Challenge. I appreciate y’all sharing your Which Ways with us.

For an idea of other’s Which Ways from this past week’s challenge, be sure to click on the following links below.

Geriatri’x’ Fotogallery’s My Neighborhood

Geriatri’x’ Fotogallery’s Any Which Way With Blue

Marina’s with In Primo Piano’s blue

Rich with Serendipity’s Around The ‘Hood

Rich with Serendipity’s Blue Along The Trail

Deb’s Which Way Challenge (CWWC)

Dan’s Fun Foto Challenge (CFFC)-Brown

Camera: Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max

Location: Dogwood Trail; Stables Entrance; Anne Springs Close Greenway; Fort Mill, South Carolina, USA

God Bless. Get Outdoors. Take a Walk/Hike. Enjoy Nature’s Beauty. Thank you for visiting and sharing your time and thoughts with us. I appreciate y’all very much.

Next Week’s theme: Which way Challenge (CWWC): Any Which Way with the colours of Brown and/orBlack[07.10.2026]

Monochrome Madness/Ragtag Daily Prompt Tuesday! (On the Trail)

Piedmont Medical Center Trail

This week’s Ragtag Daily Prompt of Trail fits perfectly into the activities which Coleman and I enjoy the most. This Trail is one we haven’t hiked in a while, but always enjoyed.

The Piedmont Medical Center Trail (a part of the Carolina Thread Trail system) runs adjacent to the Catawba River in Rock Hill/Fort Mill, South Carolina. The header image is of the Catawba River as seen from the Trail on the Rock Hill side.

The Trail on the Rock Hill side of the Catawba River is predominantly a smooth paved surface trail. The Trail on the Fort Mill side of the Catawba River is a natural surface trail. Coleman and I have hiked the Trails on both sides of the Catawba River. Coleman loves to be near the river, as well as in the river, whenever and wherever possible.

***Leanne’s Monochrome Madness***
**Ragtag Daily Prompt**
***Tuesday! Trail!***

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Leanne’s Monochrome Madness-2026.06.24

Ragtag Daily Prompt (RDP): Tuesday! Trail!

Camera: Apple iPhone 13 Pro

Location: Piedmont Medical Center Trail; Carolina Thread Trail; Rock Hill, South Carolina, USA

God Bless. Get Outdoors. Take a Hike/Walk along a Trail. Enjoy Nature’s Beauty. Thank you for visiting and sharing your time and thoughts with us. I appreciate y’all very much.

Thursday Trios: (on Friday) 2026.06.12

Trios of Bales

on Wagon Loop Trail

Coleman and I hiked along Wagon Loop a couple of weeks ago. Wagon Loop is one of 25 unique trails in Anne Springs Close Greenway in Fort Mill, South Carolina.

This trail follows part of Steele Creek and connects to Haigler Loop, Blue Star, Steele Creek, North Steele Creek, Ford Gap, Muscadine and Wild Azalea trails. You can access the trail behind the Williams Education Center or oﬀ Haigler Loop.

The distance for the complete Wagon Loop trail is 1.4 miles in length.It meanders through forested landscapes, creeks, and open fields (like this field of cut and rolled hay bales). It is often combined with Muscadine, Billy’s Walk, and the Lake Haigler Loop trail for a longer hiking experience.

As you meander along the Wagon Loop trail you’ll pass by several points of historical significance such as the Nation Ford Trail. The trails are well maintained, however, I would recommend you wear a good pair of hiking shoes. There are exposed tree roots and when the rains occur so does the mud along the trails.

*A Trio of Hay Bales*
*(Oops, plus one)*

There is a few to enter Anne Springs Close Greenway of $17 per adult, youth (ages 3-12) $8 (kids under 3 are free). The Greenway does offer memberships which I recommend if you live near the Fort Mill, South Carolina area. To find out more about the Greenway’s memberships click here.

Carol’s Thursday Trios-2026.06.12

Camera: Canon EOS Rebel T7 (2000D) with Canon EF-S55-250mm lens and Altura UV Filter attachment.

Location: Wagon Loop; Lake Haigler Entrance; Anne Springs Close Greenway; Fort Mill, South Carolina, USA

God Bless. Get Outdoors. Take a Walk/Hike. Enjoy Nature’s Beauty. Thank you for visiting and sharing your time and thoughts with us. I appreciate y’all very much.

One Word Sunday (#OWS) —2026 June 07 — Swirl

Swirls in Nature

Whenever Coleman and I go hiking no matter where we go we can just about always discover swirls. Sometimes they can be swirly lines on bents (piers), or found naturally in nature, or sometimes they can be something simple as a child’s scribbles of swirls and squiggly lines.

Here are a few examples of Swirls we have discovered while hiking.

Swirly lines on a bridge bent
Avon and Catawba Creeks Greenway
Gastonia, North Carolina

Yes, Water ripples can be Swirls
The Pond; Nature Trail;
The Schiele Museum of Natural History; Gastonia, North Carolina

Now for the piece to resistance …

Swirls and Squiggles
made by Coleman
when he was 3.

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Debbie’s One Word Sunday-Swirl (2026.06.07)

God Bless. Have a terrific week. Thank you for visiting and sharing your time and thoughts with us. I appreciate y’all very much.

Monochrome Monday(MM)/Monochrome Madness: 2026 June 01

Monochromatic at the Greenway

Visiting the Anne Springs Close Greenway, sometimes it’s nice to shoot in black and white instead of always in colour. The effects can be just as striking if not more dramatic and impressive.

These first images were taking while hiking along the trail towards and at Lake Haigler.

Lake Haigler
Lake Haigler Loop
Anne Springs Close Greenway

The next set of images were taken while Coleman was playing on the climbing structure in the Schroering Forest Playground.

***Schroering Forest Playground***
***Lake Haigler Entrance***
***Anne Springs Close Greenway***
***Fort Mill, South Carolina***

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Monday Monochrome

Monochrome Monday

Leanne’s Monochrome Madness

Cameras: Canon EOS Rebel 2000D with Canon EF-S55-250 mm lens; & Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max

Locations: As Stated Below Images.

God Bless. Have a pleasant and funtastic week. Thank you for visiting and sharing your time and thoughts with us. I appreciate y’all very much.

Which Way Challenge 2026 (CWWC): Any Which Way Along a Nature Trail (Paved, Unpaved, or Natural surface) [05.29.2026]

Welcome back to another Which Way Challenge (CWWC). I trust everyone has had a good week and able to spend some time to take a walk or hike in the vast outdoors. This week’s theme for the Which Way Challenge is CWWC: Any Which Way Along a Nature Trail (Paved, Unpaved, or Natural surface). The Which Way can be any trail found in nature as long as the Which Way is clearly discernible. As always signs are always welcome.

For further information regarding the Which Way Challenge (CWWC) feel free to check out the home page here.

A Nature Trail can be found in Greenways, state or national parks, and even in some city parks. They can be paved or unpaved natural surfaces or even graveled. Wherever you find to walk or hike amongst nature are fantastic places to show your Which Ways this week. Coleman and I love getting outdoors hiking in nature amongst the trees, rivers, and lakes.

Here is our latest adventure hiking along Nature Trails …

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Thank you to those who have participated and supported the Which Ways Challenge. I appreciate y’all sharing your Which Ways with us.

For an idea of other’s Which Ways from this past week’s challenge, be sure to click on the following links below.

Dawn’s Memorial Day Bank Sign

Geriatri’x’ Fotogallery’s Signposts

Dan’s Travel Doors and Signs

God Bless. Get Outdoors. Take a Walk/Hike. Enjoy Nature’s Beauty. Thank you for visiting and sharing your time and thoughts with us. I appreciate y’all very much.

*** Note Next Week’s theme: CWWC: Any Which Way on an Interstate, Highway, or Paved Road [06.05.2026]

2026 LAPC #399: Stuck in Place

On Haigler Loop

Egidio is this week’s host for the Lens-Artist Photo Challenge. She has asked us to limit our movement to within 10-15 steps in any direction from our focal point. Capture what we see from various angles and perspectives as we are Stuck in Place.

My images are all taken from within a few steps from Lake Haigler on the Haigler Loop Trail while hiking with Coleman.

I began taking pictures while Coleman sat on a bench looking out upon Lake Haigler.

Looking up from the same spot to capture what was hanging from the trees above the lake.

Then I turned around and saw interesting shoe prints on the trail. Here’s a comparison of the shoe print with Coleman’s shoe.

*Coleman’s shoe*
*next to a Horseshoe imprinted*
*in the trail*

Turning to the left and to the left we acquired these interesting views …

To the left …

*A sign indicating*
*the direction to the*
*Lake Haigler Spillway*

And to the right …

*Where is Coleman going?*
*Not to the bridge,*
*but where?*

Still to the right …

The Lake Haigler Spillway
Where’s the water?
The Spillway is so dry.
*Insufficient rain,*
*no water is flowing*
*from the Spillway.*

Egidio’s Lens-Artist Photo Challenge-Stuck in Place

Cameras: Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max; and Canon EOS Rebel T7 (2000D) with Canon EF-S55-250 mm lens & Altura UV Filter attachment.

Location: Haigler Loop Trail; Lake Haigler Entrance; Anne Springs Close Greenway; Fort Mill, South Carolina, USA

God Bless. Get Outdoors. Take a Hike/Walk. Enjoy Nature’s Beauty. Thank you for visiting and sharing your time and thoughts with us. I appreciate y’all very much.

2026 Pull Up a Seat — Coleman Style in a State Park #4

I am continuing Coleman’s Style of Pulling Up a Seat in a State Park to show his many selections of where he chooses to Pull Up a Seat.

Here are this week’s entries … On a Trail Bench or whatever and wherever he chooses.

Pull Up a Seat —
Coleman Style
in a State Park #4

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Pull up a Seat Photo Challenge 2026-Week 18

Camera: Canon EOS Rebel T7 (2000D) with Canon EF-S55-25mm lens and Altura UV Filter attachment

Location: Lake Crawford Trail; Kings Mountain State Park; Blacksburg, South Carolina, USA

God Bless. Get Outdoors. Take a Walk/Hike. Enjoy Nature. Thank you for visiting and sharing your time and thoughts with us. I appreciate y’all very much.

Which Way Challenge 2026 (CWWC): Any Which Way Capturing People Unaware. [05.01.2026]

Welcome back to another Which Way Challenge (CWWC). I trust everyone has had a good week and able to spend some time to take a walk or hike in the vast outdoors. This week’s theme is CWWC: Any Which Way Capturing People Unaware. The Which Way can be any path, sidewalk, trail, or road as long as the Which Way is clearly discernible. As always signs are always welcome.

For further information regarding the Which Way Challenge (CWWC) feel free to check out the home page here.

I hope y’all have had some lovely weather for getting out and about enjoying nature and capturing its amazing beauty. This week’s focus is on Capturing People Unaware in our pathways, the trails we explore, or wherever you may encounter them while you walk or hike in the vast outdoors. My Capturing People Unaware are on the trails Coleman and I hiked in Kings Mountain State Park and in Kings Mountain National Military Park. Enjoy.

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Thank you to those who have participated and supported the Which Ways Challenge. I appreciate y’all sharing your Which Ways with us.

For an idea of other’s Which Ways from this past week’s challenge, be sure to click on the following links below.

Dawn’s Which Way: Shadows on The River Walk

Suzette’s Shadows For Deb’s CWWC26 Any Which Way

Tgeriatrix’s Which Way With Shadows

Brian’s A pleasant walk (to the beach)

Camera: Canon EOS Rebel T7(2000D) with Canon EF-S55-250mm lens and Altura UV Filter attachment.

Location: Battlefield Trail; Kings Mountain National Military Park and Lake Crawford Trail; Kings Mountain State Park; Blacksburg, South Carolina, USA

God Bless. Have a funtastic weekend. Thank you for visiting and sharing your time and thoughts with us. I appreciate y’all very much.

2026 Pull Up a Seat — Coleman Style in a State Park #3

I am continuing Coleman’s Style of Pulling Up a Seat in a State Park to show his many selections of where he chooses to Pull Up a Seat.

Here are this week’s entries … On a Log or on a Stump …

***Pull Up a Seat***
***Coleman’s Style in***
***Kings Mountain State Park***

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Pull up a Seat Photo Challenge 2026-Week 17

Camera: Canon EOS Rebel T7 (2000D) with Canon EF-S55-25mm lens and Altura UV Filter attachment; Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max

Location: By Lake Crawford & Lake Crawford Trail; Kings Mountain State Park; Blacksburg, South Carolina, USA

God Bless. Get Outdoors. Take a Walk/Hike. Enjoy Nature. Thank you for visiting and sharing your time and thoughts with us. I appreciate y’all very much.

Which Way Challenge 2026 (CWWC): Any Which Way with Shadows [04.24.2026]

Welcome back to another Which Way Challenge (CWWC). I trust everyone has had a good week and able to spend some time to take a walk or hike in the vast outdoors. This week’s theme is CWWC: Any Which Way with Shadows . The Which Way can be any path, sidewalk, trail, or road as long as the Which Way is clearly discernible. As always signs are always welcome.

For further information regarding the Which Way Challenge (CWWC) feel free to check out the home page here.

I hope y’all have had some lovely weather for getting out and about enjoying nature and capturing its amazing beauty. This week’s focus is on shadows in our pathways, the trails we explore, or wherever you may encounter them while you walk or hike in the vast outdoors. My shadows are on the trails Coleman and I hiked in Kings Mountain State Park. Enjoy.

Here are my entries …

***Hiking Trails with Shadows***
***Kings Mountain State Park***

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Thank you to those who have participated and supported the Which Ways Challenge. I appreciate y’all sharing your Which Ways with us.

For an idea of other’s Which Ways from this past week’s challenge, be sure to click on the following links below.

Suzette’s Outdoor Steps For Deb’s CWWC 26 Any Which Way

Camera: Canon EOS Rebel T7(2000D) with Canon EF-S55-250mm lens and Altura UV Filter attachment.

Location: Lake Crawford Trail; Kings Mountain State Park; Blacksburg, South Carolina, USA

God Bless. Have a funtastic weekend. Thank you for visiting and sharing your time and thoughts with us. I appreciate y’all very much.

Note: Next week’s theme will be CWWC: Any Which Way Capturing People Unaware. [05.01.2026]

2026 Monday Portrait #13 —20 April

Hee-Haw

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Monday Portrait-2026.04.20

Camera: Canon EOS Rebel T7 (2000D) with Canon EF-S55-250mm lens and Altura UV Filter attachment.

Location: The Living History Farm; Kings Mountain State Park; Blacksburg, South Carolina, USA

God Bless. Enjoy the beautiful outdoors. Hope it’s not too hot for all y’all. Thank you for sharing your time and thoughts with me. I appreciate y’all very much.

2026 Pull Up a Seat — Coleman Style in a State Park #2

Picnic Tables

to Pull Up a Seat

in a State Park

*Picnic Table*
*at The Living History Farm*

Picnic Tables

to Pull Up a Seat

at The Living History Farm

Coleman’s Antics and Expressions

While Pulling Up a Seat

Waiting for his mom.

***Coleman’s Antics and Expressions***
**Pull Up a Seat**
**The Living History Farm**
**Kings Mountain State Park**

Pull up a Seat Photo Challenge 2026-Week 16

Camera: Canon EOS Rebel T7 (2000D) with Canon EF-S55-25mm lens and Altura UV Filter attachment

Location: By Lake Crawford & At The Living History Farm; Kings Mountain State Park; Blacksburg, South Carolina, USA

God Bless. Get Outdoors. Take a Walk/Hike. Enjoy Nature. Thank you for visiting and sharing your time and thoughts with us. I appreciate y’all very much.

Which Way Challenge (CWWC) 2026: Any Which Way with Outdoor Steps or Stairs.

Welcome back to another Which Way Challenge (CWWC). I trust everyone has had a good week and able to spend some time to take a walk or hike in the vast outdoors. This week’s theme is CWWC: Any Which Way with Outdoor Steps or Stairs. The Which Way can be any path, sidewalk, trail, or road as long as the Which Way is clearly discernible. As always signs are always welcome.

For further information regarding the Which Way Challenge (CWWC) feel free to check out the home page here.

This week I am continuing to show aspects of mine and Coleman’s hike in Kings Mountain State Park, beginning with the Steps to the Bathhouse and continuing along the Lake Crawford Trail and beyond.

Here are my entries …

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Thank you to those who have participated and supported the Which Ways Challenge. I appreciate y’all sharing your Which Ways with us.

For an idea of other’s Which Ways from this past week’s challenge, be sure to click on the following links below.

Suzette’s For Deb’s CWWC 2026 and Dan’s CFFC Combined Challenge

Chava61’s CWWC/CFFC/Spring Festival 2026: A Spring Walk Which Ever Way

In Primo Piano’s Spring, Glorious Spring

Camera:Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max

Location: Kings Mountain State Park; Blacksburg, South Carolina, USA

God Bless. Have a funtastic weekend. Thank you for visiting and sharing your time and thoughts with us. I appreciate y’all very much.

2026 Thursday Doors: April 16

The Living History Farm

When Coleman and I went hiking the other week, we hiked from the Bathhouse to The Living History Farm (from one end to the other end) in Kings Mountain State Park. The Living History Farm at Kings Mountain State Park is a replica of a mid-nineteenth (19th) century South Carolina yeomen farm.

Yeomen Farms were run by small-scale independent landowners who worked their own land primarily using family labour. [Much in the same way the Amish farmers work, or farmers in the time period of ‘Little House on the Prairie’.] Yeomen farmers focused on subsistence farming, livestock, and self-reliance.

Enough of the side jaunt about the farmers, now back to The Living History Farm. It is an opportunity for visitors to explore an immersive look into the self-sufficiency lifestyle of the post-Revolutionary War era. It shows the period-appropriate buildings, heirloom gardens, and holds live demonstrations to illustrate how the farmers and their families lived and worked together during the post-Revolutionary War era.

These here are a fraction of the authentic replicas at The Living History Farm.

Anyone ever use one of these?

*A Visiting Dog*
*(not apart of the historical replica*)

*Under this building is a wagon and other equipment used on a yeomen farm.*

Dan’s Thursday Doors-2026.04.16

Camera: Canon EOS Rebel T7 (2000D) with Canon EF-S55-250mm lens and Altura UV filter attachment.

Location: The Living History Farm; Kings Mountain State Park; Blacksburg, South Carolina, USA

God Bless. Have a wonderful week and weekend. Thank you for visiting and sharing your time and thoughts with us. I appreciate y’all very much.

Note: This Friday’s CWWC theme will be Any Which Way with Outdoor Steps or Stairs. The Steps or Stairs maybe on any pathway, nature trail, or any other walkway or footpath. Be sure your Which Ways are clearly visible. Thank you for your participation.

Wordless Wednesday — 2026.04.15

Lake Crawford

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Wordless Wednesday-2026.04.15

Jez’s Water Water Everywhere (WWE)

Camera: Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max

Location: Lake Crawford; Kings Mountain State Park; Blacksburg, South Carolina, USA

God Bless. Have a wonderful week. Love & Peace to y’all. Thank you for visiting and sharing your time and thoughts with us. I appreciate y’all very much.

Monday Window – 2026 April 13

The Historic

CCC Bathhouse

Kitty by a Window
– 2 —
AI creation by PR

The Historic Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) Bathhouse sits on the shores of Lake Crawford in Kings Mountain State Park. The Bathhouse was the location where Coleman and I began our hike. The height of usage for the Bathhouse was between 1930’s until the 1990’s. In its heyday it was an essential hub for park activities.

Currently, the Bathhouse is abandoned and in a sad state of disrepair. The exterior of the Bathhouse is available for viewing via the Farm Trail (or in our case, we parked in the parking area where the Bathhouse is located.

The Historic CCC Bathhouse is primary historical landmark within Kings Mountain State Park. It is known for its intricate craftsmanship.

When you approach the main doors (currently locked) there is a QR code you may scan that will give you information about how to donate to the ongoing Bathhouse Donation Project to help aide in the Revitalization Efforts for the renovation of the Bathhouse.

Once the Bathhouse is restored, it is intended to serve as a central visitor information hub. It will also allow the Lake Crawford swimming area to be reopen. Swimming has not been allowed in Lake Crawford since 2002. For over 20 years swimming in Lake Crawford and Lake York have been prohibited. Even though swimming is not allowed (hopefully it will be when the Bathhouse is renovated and reopened); there are other recreational activities which may be enjoyed … such as fishing, boating, and sightseeing.

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Monday Window-2026.04.13

Carol’s Thursday Trios

Camera: Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and Canon EOS Rebel 2000D with Canon EF-S55-250mm lens & Altura UV Filter attachment.

Location: The Historic CCC Bathhouse; Kings Mountain State Park; Blacksburg, South Carolina, USA

God Bless. Enjoy your week ahead. Thank you for visiting and sharing your time and thoughts with us. I appreciate y’all very much.

Lovely Views at the Spillway

Coleman’s Amazing

Spillway Views

XingfuMama hosts the weekly challenge Whatsoever Is Lovely. The challenge is simple. Just reflect back over your week and see what is lovely, whether a thing or a moment, share in a post what is precious and lovely to you.

Last Thursday, Coleman and I had an early morning adventure (dropped off at 8am) hiking in Kings Mountain State Park. Coleman loves the being out in the great outdoors surrounded by nature’s beauty.

We were dropped off near Lake Crawford and proceeded to hike down to the lake. We hiked along the Lake Crawford Trail and stopped for a short break to observe the Spillway. Watching the water flow from one side to the other is fascinating and captivated Coleman’s interest.

He hopped from rock to rock to cross the water slowly flowing from the Spillway. I, on the hand, crossed over via the bridge.

Here are the views Coleman and I thought were lovely and the memories we made are extremely precious.

The Spillway at
Kings Mountain State Park
Whatsoever Is Lovely Challenge
2026 – Week 15

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Whatsoever is Lovely Challenge-2026 Week 15

Cameras: Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and Canon EOS Rebel T7 (2000D) with Canon EF-S55-250mm lens & Altura UV Filter attachment

Location: The Spillway; Lake Crawford; Kings Mountain State Park; Blacksburg, South Carolina, USA

God Bless. Isn’t it lovely to Enjoy Nature. Admire Nature’s beauty. Thank you for visiting and sharing your time and thoughts with us. I appreciate y’all very much.

Cell Pic Sunday: 2026 April 12

Coleman checking out
The Spillway at
Kings Mountain State Park

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John’s Cell Pic Sunday-2026.04.12

Camera: Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max

Location: The Spillway; Kings Mountain State Park; Blacksburg, South Carolina, USA

God Bless. Have a wonderful week. Get Outdoors. Enjoy Nature. Thank you for visiting and sharing your time and thoughts with us. I appreciate y’all very much.

Which Way Challenge (CWWC)/CFFC 2026: Any Which Way with Views from a walk or hike

Welcome back to another Which Way Challenge (CWWC). Let me first apologize for being a bit late in posting this week’s Which Way Challenge. Our internet was being wacky going in and out not staying connected for the longest time. Hopefully our WiFi will stay connected so I can complete and publish.

This week I have chosen (CWWC)/CFFC 2026: Any Which Way with Views from a walk or hike for this week’s theme. This week’s CWWC I’m combining with Dan’s Fun Foto Challenge (CFFC). Let’s see what we are looking at as we take our walks or hikes. The Which Way can be any path, sidewalk, trail, or road as long as the Which Way is clearly discernible. As always signs are always welcome.

For further information regarding the Which Way Challenge (CWWC) feel free to check out the home page here.

This week Coleman and I took an early morning brisk hike at Kings Mountain State Park (not to be confused with the Kings Mountain National Military Park). We began our hike along the Lake Crawford Trail (Purple Trail Signs) then ventured onto the Historic Farm Trail (Yellow Trail Signs). Our starting point for the Lake Crawford Trail began at the Historic Bathhouse which was built in 1939 by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). This Historic Bathhouse is considered to be among the finest examples of CCC rock wall and step construction in the Southeast.

As we continued our Hike, we ventured onto the Historic Farm Trail in order to investigate the Living History Farm. In this next gallery will began on the Historic Farm Trail and end at the Living History Farm.

*Coleman following the Yellow Trail Signs*

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Thank you to those who have participated and supported the Which Ways Challenge. I appreciate y’all sharing your Which Ways with us.

For an idea of other’s Which Ways from this past week’s challenge, be sure to click on the following links below.

Cath’s Which Way… {Autumnal Trails: Part II}

Marina with In Primo Piano – a photo blog’s Spring, glorious Spring

Dawn’s Which Way: Cherry Blossom Shadows on the Sidewalk

Vanda with Two-Sisters Blog’s Which Way Challenge (CWWC) – Any Which Way with Spring or Autumn

Suzette’s For Deb’s Any Which Way CWWC 2026 – Spring or Autumn

Chava61’s CWWC/CFFC/Spring Festival 2026: A Spring Walk Which Ever Way

Deb’s Which Way Challenge (CWWC)-Any Which Way with Views from a walk or hike

Dan’s Fun Foto Challenge (CFFC)-View as We Walk or Hike

Jez’s Water Water Everywhere

For further information about the Which Way Challenge check out the home page here.

Camera:Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max

Location: Kings Mountain State Park; Blacksburg, South Carolina, USA

God Bless. Have a funtastic weekend. Thank you for visiting and sharing your time and thoughts with us. I appreciate y’all very much.

Monochrome Madness — 2026 April 02

Hike Around the Waterfall

Kings Mountain State Park

This week being a free week I thought I’d take you on a virtual journey through Kings Mountain State Park not to be confused with Kings Mountain National Military Park both of which are located in Blacksburg, South Carolina. The two are located right next to each other. The State Park is different and offers many more opportunities for outdoor activities like hiking, camping, canoeing, kayaking, horseback riding, fishing, and picnicking.

These are from a hike Coleman and I undertook back in 2020 when he was 11 months old. He is a trooper, for sure and for certain. We hiked down to the Waterfall at Lake Crawford.

***Lake Crawford***
**Kings Mountain State Park**
**Blacksburg, SC**

The Waterfall is an enormous staircase waterfall which is the overflow spillway for Lake Crawford. Lake Crawford is just one of two lakes within Kings Mountain State Park. The other lake is named Lake York which we have not hiked around as of yet.

***The Staircase Waterfall & Spillway***
***Kings Mountain State Park***
**Blacksburg, South Carolina**

The State Park offers more than twenty (20) of hiking trails and an additional thirty (30) miles of equestrian only trails. It also has one hundred fifteen (115) campsites equipped with water and electricity plus fifteen (15) equestrian campsites.

Kings Mountain State Park and Spillway were built in the 1930’s by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). It contains approximately nearly seven thousand (7,000) acres for the enjoyment of all who wish to visit.

***The Otherside of the***
**Waterfall & Spillway**
***Kings Mountain State Park***
***Blacksburg, SC***

Leanne’s Monochrome Madness-2025.04.01

Camera: Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max

Location: The Waterfall; Kings Mountain State Park; Blacksburg, South Carolina, USA

God Bless. Have a fantastic day and weekend. Thank you for visiting and sharing your time and thoughts with us. I appreciate y’all very much.

One Word Sunday (#OWS) —2026.03.29 — Pointed

Kings Mountain

U.S. Monument

The U.S. Monument in Kings Mountain National Military Park stands on the highest point in the park. It resides on Battleground Ridge in the northeastern part of the park’s and its highest point. It stands in line with the Centennial Monument (which you can learn more about by clicking here.

The U.S. Monument was constructed of white granite from the Mount Airy quarry in North Carolina. It towers eighty-three (83) feet high above Battleground Ridge and rests on a two-stepped marble base (16’ x 3” squared).

The obelisk’s interior is hollow and the white marble bricks are contrasted against black mortar. The diagonals of the obelisk approximately correspond to the four (4) cardinals of the compass. On each side of the Monument are bronze tablets that dedicate the Monument to the patriot victory at Kings Mountain. The bronze tablets discuss the significance of the battle, list the American and British commanders, and list the Americans killed in battle.

The U.S. Monument in Kings Mountain National Military Park was dedicated in 1909. Interestingly, the decision to erect an obelisk at Kings Mountain National Military Park reflects the cultural fascination with Ancient Egypt during the nineteenth century. Since the time of Ancient Egypt, the obelisk has been seen as a symbol of reverence, dominance, and patriarchy.

Each year on October 7th, the Park honours those who fought at Kings Mountain by holding a wreath laying ceremony at the U.S. Monument with a program held in the amphitheater at 3:00 pm, the time in which the battle began.

Click on image to enlarge. The featured photo shows the full length of the U.S. Monument in Kings Mountain National Military Park.

Debbie’s One Word Sunday (#OWS)-Pointed

Cameras: Main image-Canon EOS Rebel T7 (2000D) with Canon EF-S55-250mm lens and Altura UV Filter attachment; Featured image-Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max

Location: U.S. Monument; Battleground Ridge; Kings Mountain National Military Park; Blacksburg, South Carolina, USA

God Bless. Get Outdoors. Enjoy Nature. Capture the beauty all around you. Have a wonderful week. Thank you for visiting and sharing your time and thoughts with us. I appreciate y’all very much.

Which Way Challenge (CWWC) 2026 — Any Which Way with Spring or Autumn Which Ways (Will Run for Two (2) Weeks [03.27-04.03.2026])

Welcome back to another Which Way Challenge (CWWC). This week I have chosen for the theme – Any Which Way with Spring or Autumn Which Ways (Will Run for Two (2) Weeks [03.27-04.03.2026]) for this week’s theme. The Which Way can be any Dirt trail, road, pathway, sidewalk as long as the Which Way is clearly discernible. As always signs are always welcome.

For further information regarding the Which Way Challenge (CWWC) feel free to check out the home page here.

Here are my entries …

I’m starting off with a Springtime hike at Crowders Mountain State Park in Kings Mountain, North Carolina. We entered Crowders Mountain State Park from the Boulders Access Point. After parking and gathering our backpacks with our water and snacks we checkered out the trail map.

We decided to hike the Ridgeline Trail. The Ridgeline Trail connects three parks, namely Crowders Mountain State Park, Kings Mountain State Park, and Kings Mountain National Military Park. The total length of the trail if you hike to all three is 15.1 miles with an elevation gain of 2,411 feet. The Crowders Mountain State Park section of the Ridgeline Trail is 6.2 miles long.

Coleman and I only hiked the Crowders Mountain State Park section of the Ridgeline Trail and then hiked back to the Boulders Access Point parking area.

Ridgeline Trail
Boulders Access Point
Crowders Mountain State Park
Kings Mountain, North Carolina

Now that we’ve seen one of our Springtime hikes, let’s take a look at a variety of Spring Florals seen while hiking on various hiking trails.

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Thank you to those who have participated and supported the Which Ways Challenge. I appreciate y’all sharing your Which Ways with us.

For an idea of other’s Which Ways from this past week’s challenge, be sure to click on the following links below.

Vanda from two-sisters.blog’s Lanes and Pathways at Home and Away

Suzette’s Paved – For Deb’s Any Which Way – CWWC 2026

Brian’s An adventure (along a path)

Dawn’s Which Way with the Willows

Marina’s Lines

Deb’s Which Way Challenge (CWWC)

Also posting for:

Terri’s The #Flower Hour #23

Cee’s Flower of the Day (FOTD)

Bren’s Floral Friday

Deb’s Which Way Challenge (CWWC)

God Bless. Enjoy a stroll in the vast outdoors. Have a funtastic weekend. Thank you for visiting and sharing your time and thoughts with us. I appreciate y’all very much.

Note: The theme for the next will be a continuation of CWWC: Any Which Way with Spring or Autumn Which Ways ( Will Run for Two (2) Weeks [03.27-04.03.2026]

Hiking Tunnel Trail through the Tunnel

***Tunnel Trail***
**Anne Springs Close Greenway**
**Fort Mill, South Carolina**

Weekly Prompts Weekend Challenge -Tunnel

Cameras: Apple iPhones 11 Pro Max and 13 Pro

Location: Tunnel Trail; Anne Springs Close Greenway; Fort Mill, South Carolina, USA

God Bless. Enjoy the Great Outdoors. Take a walk/hike in nature. Thank you for visiting and sharing your time and thoughts with us. I appreciate y’all very much.

Which Way Challenge (CWWC) 2026: Any Which Way on a Nature Trail (Dirt or Paved)

Welcome back to another Which Way Challenge (CWWC). This week I have chosen for the Which Way Challenge (CWWC) 2026: Any Which Way on a Nature Trail (Dirt or Paved) for this week’s theme. The Which Way can be any dirt or paved path, sidewalk, trail, or road as long as the Which Way is clearly discernible. As always signs are always welcome. For further information regarding the Which Way Challenge (CWWC) feel free to check out the home page here.

This week I am combining several challenges into one post. I am linking with Judy’s Numbers Game #115, Lens-Artists Challenge # 388, XingfuMama’s Pull up a Seat Photo Challenge, with the Which Way Challenge (CWWC).

Coleman and I haven’t journeyed very far like some of y’all have, however, we do enjoy our adventurous journeys to Greenways, State Parks, and nearby National Parks. This past weekend we journeyed to Kings Mountain National Military Park for the sole purpose of hiking the Battlefield Trail.

The Battlefield Trail is a mere 1.5 miles long, but it seems a lot further when you’re hiking up hill on the trail, winding around the mountain, back and forth twisting this way and that way through the woods, hiking up and down continuously seems like you’re hiking forever.

The Battlefield Trail contains several story boards telling about the impact the Revolutionary War had on the Kings Mountain area and the Carolinas. It has monuments in various locations along the trail which have significant historical relevance to the Revolutionary War and the Soldiers who fought against the British. It is a semi-paved trail in natural surroundings.

After arriving at Kings Mountain National Military Park, Coleman and I checked out the museum prior to hitting the trail for our adventurous journey. Once we left the Museum/Visitor Center, we had to decide which way we wanted to go to begin our hike.

Do we go to the left or right?

We read the sign which indicated which way the Battlefield Trail was located. Therefore, we followed the signs directions and began hiking to the left. We ran across various signs along the way … some that instructed us on what not to do, some that told about a specific area, and a few that informed about park regulations or gave us hiking suggestions.

Hiking along we see stone monuments dedicated to fallen soldiers, orange cones alerting us to dangerous areas, and Coleman discovers interesting places to Pull Up a Seat.

Hiking further up (and I mean uphill)along the trail we spot more monuments with information indicating their significance in history.

*In Honor of the Three Known African-American Patriots…*

Thank you to those who have participated and supported the Which Ways Challenge. I appreciate y’all sharing your Which Ways with us.

For an idea of other’s Which Ways from this past week’s challenge, be sure to click on the following links below.

Suzette’s Steps – For Deb’s Which Way Challenge – CWWC: Your Choice

Garry’s Any Which Way-Cee’s Which Way Challenge

Geriatri’x’ Fotogallery’s Along The Danube

Which Way Challenge (CWWC) 2026: Any Which Way on a Nature Trail (Dirt or Paved)

Lens-Artists Challenge # 388 – Your Journey in 5-10 images (I know I didn’t limit to 5-10 images)

Judy’s Numbers Game #115-2026 March 09

Pull up a Seat Photo Challenge 2026-Week 11

For further information about the Which Way Challenge check out the home page here.

Camera: Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max; Canon EOS Rebel T7 (2000D) with Canon EG-S55-250mm lens and Altura UV Filter attachment.

Location: Kings Mountain National Military Park; Blacksburg, South Carolina, USA

God Bless. Have a funtastic weekend. Thank you for visiting and sharing your time and thoughts with us. I appreciate y’all very much.

Note: Next week’s theme – CWWC: Any Which Way with Paved Roads , Pathways or Sidewalks

Monday Window – 2026 March 9th

Windows of

Kings Mountain

National Military Park

Coleman and I had the opportunity to hike Battlefield Trail (more on that later) on Saturday, March 7th. The day started out gloomy and overcast with the possibility of rain. Luckily the rain held off until we were back home. It ended up being around 76°F and humid. Not too bad for hiking weather except my glasses kept fogging up making it hard to see.

Below are the windows we saw as we were approaching the backside of the Visitor Center upon completing the 1.5 mile Battlefield Trail.

*Windows on the*
*Backside of the*
*Visitor Center*

*Kings Mountain National Military Park*
*Visitor Center and Museum*

*National Park Service*
*Visitor Center*
*Kings Mountain National*
*Military Park & Museum*

Monday Window-2026.03.09

See Monday Window posts in Reader

Camera: 1-2) Canon EOS Rebel T7 (2000D) with Canon EF-S55-250mm lens and Altura UV Filter attachment; 3) Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max

Location: Kings Mountain National Military Park; Blacksburg, South Carolina, USA

God Bless. Have a fantastic week. Get Outdoors. Enjoy Nature’s Beauty. Thank you for visiting and sharing your time and thoughts with us. I appreciate y’all very much.

Silent Sunday: 2026.03.08

President Herbert

Hoover Monument

Kings Mountain National

Military Park

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Silent Sunday-2026.03.08

Camera: Canon EOS Rebel T7 (2000D) with Canon EF-S55-250mm lens and Altura UV Filter attachment.

Location: The Battlefield Trail; Kings Mountain National Military Park; Blacksburg, South Carolina, USA

God Bless. Have a funtastic week. Take a hike and enjoy nature. Thank you for visiting and sharing your time and thoughts with us. I appreciate y’all very much.

2025 CosPhoChal: A Combination of Winter Hikes

This week Dale has chosen a theme of A Winter’s Walk for this week’s Cosmic Photo Challenge. Instead of just one winter walk I decided to do a combination of several different Winter Hikes which Coleman and I have taken over the years.

Here are my contributions …

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Dale’s Cosmic Photo Challenge – A Winter’sWalk

#CosPhoChal

God Bless. Get Outdoors. Enjoy Nature’s Beauty. Thank you for visiting and sharing your time and thoughts with us. I appreciate y’all very much.

Pull Up a Seat on a Jude’s Bench — ASCG Trekker Loop

Looking through my photos I ran across a bench from one of our hiking adventures I don’t think I’ve shared before, so I thought I would share it today.

*A lone Bench*
*by Lake Crandall*
*& Lake Frances*

Jude’s Bench Challenge-2025.12.22

Pull up a Seat Photo Challenge 2025-Week 51

Pull Up a Seat Challenge — *Pull Up a Seat*

Camera: Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max

Location: By Lake Crandall; Trekker Loop; Adventure Road Entrance; Anne Springs Close Greenway; Fort Mill, South Carolina, USA

God Bless. Have a blessed Christmas Holiday Week. Thank you for visiting and sharing your time and thoughts with us. I appreciate y’all very much.

2025 Thursday Trios: 18 December

Three Horses,

Three Riders,

One Trail Ride

As stated in my Monochrome Madness post, Coleman and I saw several horse owners at Anne Springs Close Greenway taking advantage of a beautiful afternoon to enjoy riding their horses on the trails.

I’m also linking this post to XingfuMama’s Pull Up a Seat Challenge.

Here are a few of the horses and riders we saw visiting the Greenway taking advantage…

***Three Horses, Three Riders, One Trail***
**Pull Up a Seat**
***Anne Springs Close Greenway***

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Carol’s Thursday Trios

Pull up a Seat Photo Challenge 2025-Week 50

Camera: Canon EOS Rebel T7 (2000D) with Canon EF-S55-250mm lens and Altura UV Filter attachment.

Location: Dogwood Trail; Greenway Stables Entrance; Anne Springs Close Greenway; Fort Mill, South Carolina, USA

God Bless. Enjoy your weekend. Spend time Outdoors and admire Nature’s beauty. Thank you for visiting and sharing your time and thoughts with us. I appreciate y’all very much.

Visiting the Horses and Trails (at the Greenway)

Leanne’s Monochrome Madness

Whenever Coleman and I have the opportunity to visit Anne Springs Close Greenway we almost always (but not always) visit the horses. Coleman loves horses. The Anne Springs Close Greenway has five different entrances to the Greenway for hiking, mountain biking, or just visiting.

Last Saturday, Coleman and I went to the Greenway Stables and Farm Entrance to visit the Farm animals and (of course) the horses.

We arrived late due to heavy traffic and congestion on the roads leading to the Greenway Stables. Therefore, we only had a short amount of time to visit the farm animals.

*One last look at the Farm*
*animals before venturing*
*towards the horses.*

Moving on to hiking and visiting the horses stabled at the Greenway. We saw and visited with several owners who were there to enjoy a ride on their horses along the trails.

*Trailing behind a horse*
*& rider down Dogwood Trail*

*Still hiking along Dogwood Trail.*
*The rider is up around the bend.*

The Greenway has several horse stables scattered along the Dogwood Trail and are maintained by the Greenway staff. Quite a few of the horses are privately owned and as the sign says you’re not supposed to pet or feed the horses. However, some of the owners will allow Coleman to pet their horses. If an owner’s horse is skittish the owner will not recommend petting it or coming too close.

*Coleman visiting horses*
*at one of the*
*Greenway Stables.*

We recommend checking with a horses owner before petting them. The owners are not always present, but when they are they are friendly and usually willing to answer any questions about their horses.

An AI sketch rendering
of few Greenway horses
enjoying their feed.

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Leanne’s Monochrome Madness

Camera: Canon EOS 2000D (Rebel T7) with Canon EF-S55-250mm lens and Altura UV Filter attachment.

Location: Greenway Stables, Crandall Bowles Children’s Farm, and Dogwood Trail; Greenway Stables and Farm Entrance; Anne Springs Close Greenway; Fort Mill, South Carolina, USA

God Bless. Have a funtastic rest of your week. Get Outdoors. Enjoy Nature. Thank you for visiting and sharing your time and thoughts with us. I appreciate y’all very much.

2025 Which Way Challenge (CWWC): 12.05 — Any Which Way (Your Choice)

Welcome back to the Which Way Challenge. This Friday’s Which Way Challenge theme is Any Which Way (Your Choice). Your Which Ways can be Any Which Way on any Road, Pathways, Walkways, Sidewalks, Stairs, etc. as long as your Which Ways are clearly visible.

This week I am sharing our hike along the dirt trail at Ramsey Creek Park in Cornelius, North Carolina. Here are my entries …

Dirt Trail at
Ramsey Creek Park
Cornelius, North Carolina

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Thank you to all who have supported and contributed to the Which Way Challenge this past week or at any time. Be sure to check out other Which Ways by clicking on the links below.

Dawn’s Around the Tree in Gettysburg

Pepper’s The Road to Adventures in Maui

• NOTE: For the next two (2) weeks the theme for the Which Way Challenge will be CWWC: Any Which Way with a Holiday theme. (Will run for two (2) weeks).

Camera: Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max Fusion

Location: Ramsey Creek Park; Cornelius, North Carolina, USA

God Bless. Have a funtastic weekend. Thank you for visiting and sharing your time and thoughts with us. I appreciate y’all very much.

One Day Walking Through the Woods

One Day while hiking along a trail Coleman and I came across a section with textured wood that had seen better days.

*Trail near*
*Gardner Park Elementary*
*Gastonia, North Carolina*

One Day while hiking in Anne Springs Close Greenway we spotted a mysterious hole within a rotting tree stump that drew our attention.

*At Anne Springs Close Greenway*
*in Fort Mill, South Carolina.*

One Day we decided to take a break in the shade to catch our breath before contour hike. (Coleman was just under 2 at the time.) we found some interesting shadows and a Dragonfly.

*Chestnut Trail;*
*McDowell Nature Preserve*;
Charlotte, North Carolina

One Day during a hike to Coleman’s favourite sandpit in Riverside Park and Greenway we noticed some interesting texture of Hypnum cupressiforme, (the cypress-leaved plaitmoss or hypnum moss).

Textured hypnum moss growing on a tree Coleman enjoys climbing.

One Day at Riverside Park and Greenway I was trying to locate the log I usually sat on while Coleman played in the sand. It took some looking around before we spotted it. Someone had decomposed our log by using it as a fire log. (No fires are to be built in the park especially during the summer fire season.)

*Burnt Log destroyed by fire.*
*So much for my sitting on it.*

Terri’s Sunday Stills-Textures

Debbie’s One Word Sunday-Decay

Becky’s #NovemberShadows #30

Weekly Prompts The One Day Prompt-(19 )

Patti’s Lens-Artist Photo Challenge #375-Mysterious

God Bless. Have a fabulous week. Thank you for visiting and sharing your time and thoughts with us. I appreciate y’all very much.

Pull Up a Seat on a Jude’s Bench or Two+

On Thanksgiving, my grandson, (Coleman) and I were joined by his mom for a lovely chilly afternoon. After devouring a delicious Turkey dinner (except for Coleman-He doesn’t like meat), my daughter (Trisha) drove us to a quaint park on the edge of Lake Norman called Ramsey Creek Park. At first, Coleman and I were not sure if his mom was going to join us hiking around the park.

Coleman and I started out walking by ourselves walking along the waters edges absorbing all the beautiful scenery. After a while, his mom joined us whilst he was picking up small seashells from the sandy seashore.

We noticed several Benches throughout our time walking around; from park benches to picnic tables and benches, they were scattered all around the park for visitors to relax and enjoy.

Here are some of the views and Benches we encountered …

***Ramsey Creek Park; Lake Norman; Cornelius, North Carolina***

Jude’s Bench Challenge -2025.11.30

Pull up a Seat Photo Challenge 2025-Week 48

Camera: Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max

Location: Ramsey Creek Park; Cornelius, North Carolina, USA

God Bless. Get Outdoors. Enjoy Nature’s Beauty. Thank you for visiting and sharing your time and thoughts with us. I appreciate y’all very much.

2025 Which Way Challenge (CWWC): Any Which Way (Your Choice)

Welcome back to the Which Way Challenge. I trust y’all had a lovely Thanksgiving week so far. I know we certainly did. Now we didn’t spend the day cooking over a hot stove or oven, but we did enjoy a delicious turkey dinner courtesy of Bob Evans Restaurant. Let me tell you they were doing a pretty good business on this (yesterday’s) Thanksgiving. I’ll tell y’all more about Bob Evans Restaurant during a future post.

We also didn’t stay home bored to death thinking there was anything to do. We might not have had any family or friends to gather with and enjoy the day together, but we (at least I think) enjoyed a tremendous afternoon together (my daughter, my grandson, and myself) visiting a park we had not been to previously and did a wee bit of hiking.

If you’ve read my posts before, you’ll understand my grandson loves to hike and spend as much time as possible in the outdoors among nature. After devouring our delicious turkey meal (Coleman only ate the vegetables (he doesn’t like meat) at Bob Evans in Huntersville, we (actually my daughter) drove to Ramsey Creek Park which is along Lake Norman in North Carolina.

This being a holiday weekend I decided to make this Friday’s Which Way Challenge theme; Any Which Way (Your Choice). Your Which Ways can be Any Which Way on any Road, Pathways, Walkways, Sidewalks, Stairs, etc. as long as your Which Ways are clearly visible.

Here are my entries for this week … from our Thanksgiving Day Hike …

Ramsey Creek Park
Cornelius/Lake Norman, North Carolina

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Thank you to all who have supported and contributed to the Which Way Challenge this past week or at any time. Be sure to check out other Which Ways by clicking on the links below.

Dawn’s Fisherman Among the Foliage of Passage Creek

TGeriatrix’s In The Forest

Vanda’s CWWC: Any Which Way With People

Camera: Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max Fusion

Location: Ramsey Creek Park; Cornelius, North Carolina, USA

God Bless. Have a funtastic weekend. Thank you for visiting and sharing your time and thoughts with us. I appreciate y’all very much.

2025 November #Shadows #25

A Fisheye View

*Human & Tree Shadowing*
*with Alona, Coleman, & Trisha (& myself)*

Becky’s November #Shadows #25

Camera: Canon EOS Rebel T3i with Canon EF-S18-55mm lens and Altura Wide Angle Fisheye lens attachment.

Settings: f/9 • 1/80s • 24mm • ISO100

Location: Baxter Village Trail; Baxter Village; Fort Mill, South Carolina, USA

God Bless. Grateful for all of y’all for following, commenting, liking, and sharing your photos and stories with us. Thank you for visiting and sharing your time and thoughts with us. I appreciate y’all very much.

On the Move by Curb Walking

Curb Walking

for — LAPC

#SWS

This week John from Journeys with Johnbo is the host for the Lens-Artist Photo Challenge. He has challenged us to post photos of our being On the Move. He has shown us some of the typical ways that people choose to travel (Aka being On the Move). Some of the typical means of being “On the Move” are traveling by car, by train, by airplane, or by a cruise ship or another type of boat.

However, I am not going to show you any typical form of being “On the Move.” You might ask what are some other ways one can be “On the Move?” Well, some of the other methods are walking, running, skiing, skipping, skating, swimming, or our favourite hiking. Even though hiking is Coleman and my favourite method of getting from point A to point B and sometimes C in one day, that is not the method or means of being “On the Move” I am going to show you today.

What method of being “On the Move” am I going to discuss with y’all? Let me tell you. The method is called Curb Walking. Ever heard of Curb Walking? I hadn’t really heard much about it or how or why it is done.

Curb Walking is a unique type of walking which involves walking with one foot on the Curb and the other foot on the street. Ever tried Curb Walking? If you did; did you enjoy it? Was it Beneficial?

My daughter, Trisha, Curb Walking with Coleman close by (not that he’d be much help if she fell, but he’d try).

The uneven gait of Curb Walking is thought to help the pelvis (of pregnant women) to open and shift, which is predicted to encourage the baby to move lower and into a better position for birth.

Curb Walking around the playground at Goat Island Park and Greenway.

Curb Walking can help create flexibility in the hips and pelvic floor over time. It can also be a part of overall exercise for endurance. However, it is not a guaranteed way to start labor.

***Trisha Curb Walking***
***around the Playground***

How long should you Curb Walking when you first start? It is recommended to begin with 10 minutes. When you are Curb Walking you should listen to your body and take it slow at first. You may gradually increase the duration and frequency (emphasis on gradual). It is suggested to aim for a total of 30 minutes of Curb Walking on the majority of days for overall fitness.

***More Curb Walking***
***Starring my daughter.***

Before beginning Curb Walking (especially while pregnant), it is highly recommended (if not crucial) to consult your doctor or midwife prior to your first time. (My daughter, however, consulted her physician after her first adventure into Curb Walking). Everyone’s personal health and pregnancy situation is different, so it is best to consult with your medical professional ahead of time. ( I do need to mention she consulted her physician the next day & it was favorable for her to Curb Walk.)

If your doctor gives you the go ahead to begin Curb Walking, it is advised to start between 37 and 39 weeks to specifically try and induce labor. (She is so tired of being pregnant and so ready to meet her daughter.)

John’s Lens-Artist Photo Challenge #374-On the Move

Debbie’s Six Word Saturday-2025.11.22

Bonus:

Becky’s November #Shadows

I love multi-linking to various challenges.

Camera: Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max

Location: Enroute & at Goat Island Park and Greenway; Cramerton, North Carolina, USA

God Bless. Take Care. Be safe. And have some fun walking around your surroundings. Thank you for visiting and sharing your time and thoughts with us. I appreciate y’all very much.

Shhh … my daughter doesn’t like her picture taken & doesn’t know I took these.

2025 November #Shadows #15

Shadows Along the Trail

*Coleman standing*
*amongst the #Shadows*

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Becky’s November #Shadows #15

Camera: Canon EOS Rebel 2000D with Canon EF-S55-250mm lens

Location: River Link Greenway Trail; Goat Island Park and Greenway Cramerton, North Carolina, USA

God Bless. Have a wonderful weekend. Thank you for visiting and sharing your time and thoughts with us. I appreciate y’all very much.

2025 November Squares #2

Squares are back hosted by Becky from The Life of B. Click the link in the previous line to Check out her post for details regarding the #NovemberShadows squares challenge.

*Coleman by the*
*South Fork Catawba River*
*Cramerton, NC*

Becky’s #NovemberShadows

Camera: Canon EOS Rebel T3i with Canon EF-S55-250mm lens.

Location: South Fork Catawba River; Goat Island Park and Greenway; Cramerton, North Carolina. USA

God Bless. Happy Squaring. Have a fantastic week. Thank you for visiting and sharing your time and thoughts with us. I appreciate y’all very much.

An Autumn Look Back with Coleman

Coleman Hiking in
Anne Springs Close Greenway
Autumn 2022

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Debbie’s Six Word Saturday

Dawn’s Festival of Leaves 🍁 2025 Week #4

Camera: Canon EOS Rebel T3i with Canon EF-S55-250mm lens

Location: Anne Springs Close Greenway; Fort Mill, South Carolina, USA

God Bless. Have a funtastic weekend. Thank you for visiting and sharing your time and thoughts with us. I appreciate y’all very much.

2025 Which Way Challenge (CWWC): Any Which Way with Autumn Colours & News Note

Welcome back to another Which Way Challenge (CWWC). This week I have chosen Any Which Way with Autumn Colours for this week’s theme. Autumn Colours can be on any path, sidewalk, trail, or road as long as the Which Way is clearly discernible. This Theme will run for Two (2) Weeks. For further information regarding the Which Way Challenge (CWWC) feel free to check out the home page here.

Here are my entries … All of which were taken at Goat Island Park and Greenway along the Disc Golf Trail.

***Autumn*** 🍂 **and Colours in**
***Goat Island Park and Greenway***

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Thank you to all who have supported and contributed to the Which Way Challenge this past week or at any time. Be sure to check out other Which Ways by clicking on the links below.

Dawn’s Which Way: Path to the Sunflower Maze

Suzette’s CWWC Deb’s Which Way Challenge – With Signs

Which Way Challenge (CWWC)-Any Which Way with Autumn Colours

Cosmic Photo Challenge-Scenes from an Autumn Garden

Camera: 1-8) Canon EOS 2000D with Canon EF-S55-250mm lens; 9-14) Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max

God Bless. Get Outdoors. Enjoy a hike/walk in Nature. Admire Nature’s Beauty. Thank you for visiting and sharing your time and thoughts with us. I appreciate y’all very much.

Next Week’s Theme: CWWC: Any Which Way with Autumn Colours Continued (Week 2)

Noteworthy News: For the November Challenge the Which Way Challenge on Friday, November 7th, we’ll be joining Dan Antion from No Facilities (https://noFacilities.com) and Marsha from (https://alwayswrite.blog/), to post Black and White photos to remember Cee on her birthday. For the Which Way Challenge they can be Any Which Way in Black & White in memory of Cee’s Black and White Challenge (CBWC). It would be fantastic if you could include Bridges and/or Old Barns as Cee loved photographing them. If you desire include a thought or memory about Cee or your experiences with her challenges.

2025 SYD: 15 October

Clare from Clare’s Cosmos invites everyone to join her in Sharing Your Desktop (SYD). Below are her suggestions for participating in the Share Your Desktop Challenge .

To do so, simply share the photo (not a screenshot) you have set as your wallpaper; Provide as little or as much detail as you wish; Use a pingback, or post a link here so I know you have joined in on the fun; Then finally, share the fun around.

I am sharing my Wallpaper from both my Laptop and my Smartphone. I enjoy looking at different images each month. Most of which revolve around Coleman (my grandson) and nature.

Here are my Desktop Wallpaper and Screensaver for my Laptop:

From My HP Laptop:

Desktop Background Wallpaper

*Coleman hiking in*
*Goat Island Park & Greenway*

Desktop Screensaver

*Coleman Through the Trees*
*Goat Island Park and Greenway*

From My Apple iPhone 16 Pro:

Reading Focus

*Coleman Leaning Back on a Tree*
*Branch Goat Island Park and Greenway*

Hiking Focus

*Coleman*
*Hiking along the*
*South Fork Catawba River*
*at Goat Island Park and Greenway*

Personal Focus

*Coleman*
*Disc Golf Trail*
*Goat Island Park and Greenway*

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Clare’s Share Your Desktop-October

Cameras: Canon EOS 2000D with Canon EF-S55-250mm lens

God Bless. Having a Wonderful Week. Thank you for visiting and sharing your time and thoughts with us. I appreciate y’all very much.

2025 Cell Pic Sunday — 05 October

Cramerton’s Story Walk

with John Steiner

Good Day Everyone! Welcome to my post for John’s Cell Pic Sunday. Previously on September 7th I ran a post introducing the Story Walk that was coming to Cramerton. At that time the Story Walk posts were in the ground waiting for the Story Walk story to be attached. You may view the original Story Walk post here.

During the following Monday I had an amazing opportunity to meet up with John from Journeys with Johnbo blog and his lovely wife, Lynn. We met at the entrance to Goat Island Park and Greenway and walked the trail to the Riverlink Greenway Trail. We walked the trail together enjoying the time together and discovering each story aspect along the Story Walk trail.

Walk along with us as we visit the Story Walk together. Below are some highlights of the Story Walk.

***Cramerton’s Story Walk***
***with John*** ***& Lynn***

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Thank you John and Lynn for meeting up with me and letting me show you What Everyone Should See (LAPC #367). I really enjoyed our visit together.

I am linking up with John from Journeys with Johnbo blog’s CellPic Sunday. I am also going to link a day early to Judy’s Numbers Game.

John’s Cell Pic Sunday-2025.10.05

Joanne’s Lens-Artist Photo Challenge #367

Judy’s Numbers Game #93-215

Camera: Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max

Location: Story Walk; Riverlink Greenway Trail; Cramerton, North Carolina, USA

God Bless. Get Outdoors. Enjoy Nature. Have a wonderful week. Thank you for visiting and sharing your time and thoughts with us. I appreciate y’all very much.

2025 CFFC: September 29 (on 01.10) — Subjects Framed by Nature

Dan from No Facilities hosts Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge each week beginning on Mondays with a new theme each week. Dan is doing an excellent job since taking over the challenge and is keeping it fresh and alive continuing Cee’s legacy. This week Dan has chosen the theme of Subjects Framed by Nature. He has given examples of doors, windows, bridges, and more that subjects can be used to be framed.

Here are my entries …

*Lake Haigler*
*Anne Springs*
*Close Greenway*
*Fort Mill, SC*

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Dan’s Fun Photo Challenge-Subjects Framed by Nature

God Bless. Have a funtastic rest of your week. Thank you for visiting and sharing your time and thoughts with us. I appreciate y’all very much.

Hope to see y’all on Friday with the Which Way Challenge (CWWC). The theme for this week will be … Which Way Challenge (CWWC): Any type of Rails, Runways, Elevators, or Hot Air Balloons.

One-Liner Wednesday – 17 September 2025

Badge by Laura
@ riddlefromthemiddle.com

*“It is often the Small steps,*
*not the Giant steps,*
*that Bring about the*
*Most Lasting Change.”*
*~ Queen Elizabeth II*

#1LinerWednesday

Camera: Canon EOS Rebel T3i with Canon EF-S55-250mm lens

Location: Disc Golf Trail; Goat Island Park and Greenway; Cramerton, North Carolina, USA

God Bless. Enjoy Nature. Have a funtastic week. Thank you for visiting and sharing your time and thoughts with us. I appreciate y’all very much.

2025 Silent Sunday: 14 September

Pasture Gazing

*Coleman gazing over*
*the Greenway Pasture*

Silent Sunday

Camera: Canon EOS Rebel T3i with Canon EF-S18-55mm lens and Altura Wide Angle Aspherical Fisheye for Canon Attachment.

Location: Dairy Barn Entrance; Anne Springs Close Greenway; Fort Mill, South Carolina, USA

God Bless. Have a wonderful week. Thank you for visiting and sharing your time and thoughts with us. I appreciate y’all very much.

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At Anne Springs

Close Greenway

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Hiking Dogwood Trail

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Piedmont Medical Center Trail

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Trios of Bales

on Wagon Loop Trail

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Swirls in Nature

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Monochromatic at the Greenway

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On Haigler Loop

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Hee-Haw

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The Living History Farm

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Lake Crawford

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Coleman’s Amazing

Spillway Views

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Hike Around the Waterfall

Kings Mountain State Park

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Kings Mountain

U.S. Monument

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Windows of

Kings Mountain

National Military Park

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President Herbert

Hoover Monument

Kings Mountain National

Military Park

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Three Horses,

Three Riders,

One Trail Ride

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A Fisheye View

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Curb Walking

for — LAPC

#SWS

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Shadows Along the Trail

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Cramerton’s Story Walk