Oct 28

Haunted Sloss Furnace Ep-1- Known for Paranormal Activity!

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In this micro-adventure, “Haunted Sloss Furnace Ep-1- Known for Paranormal Activity!”, we explore the Sloss Furnace in Birmingham, Alabama.

Sloss Furnace is said to be a haunted destination full of paranormal activity. Haunted Sloss Furnace is known to be the home of the ghost, Theophilus Calvin Jowers, who can periodically still be seen working at Sloss Furnace. Problem is Theophilus Calvin Jowers died long ago when he fell into one of the furnaces.

Haunted Sloss Furnace, in Birmingham, Alabama, is no longer in operation yet is still in use in other ways to this day. Sloss furnace with it’s haunted history is a popular destination. Many believe it’s still alive in other ways – in paranormal ways. Haunted Sloss Furnace is open year round but becomes a hotbed of haunted activity in October.

In, “Haunted Sloss Furnace Ep-1- Known for Paranormal Activity!”, we explore mostly the exterior of the Haunted Sloss Furnace. Now I’m not into the paranormal stuff so I didn’t know what to look for. But I must admit it was creepy in a lot of areas and it was huge. So while I know nothing about haunted paranormal activity, and didn’t experience anything, you just might as you watch “Haunted Sloss Furnace Ep-1- Known for Paranormal Activity!”

In my next episode we’ll explore into the deeper, darker haunted crevices of the haunted Sloss Furnace to see what lives there!

Oct 28

Urban Hiking Ep-18 – Village of Providence – City in a city!

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In this mirco-adventure, “Urban Hiking Ep-18 – Village of Providence – City in a city!” I go urban exploring the the Village of Providence in Huntsville, Alabama.

The Village of Providence is a mecca for urban hiking and was designed to be a city within a city. Restaurants, shops, homes and schools are all within walking distance.

Day or night the Village of Providence has an awesome hipster vibe about it. From neon signs to a small park that is always filled with activity.

“Urban Hiking Ep-18 – Village of Providence – City in a city!.” details all the nooks and crannies of this wonderful fun place to visit.

One of the main attractions for the Village of Providence is it’s uber dog friendly!

So if you’re ever in Huntsville, Alabama be sure to check out the Village of Providence but until then enjoy “Urban Hiking Ep-18 – Village of Providence – City in a city!”

Here’s how the Village of Providence describes things: https://www.villageofprovidence.com/the-village-life

“Like a glass of sweet tea on a summer day, the Village of Providence is filled with heart-warming Southern charm. Traditionally inspired Southern homes, townhomes and live/work homes are crafted through years of expertise and today’s highest quality building standards. Just a short stroll from your front door, you’ll find a conscious mix of professional offices, hotels, local retailers, and restaurants that capture your eye and appeal to your everyday wants and needs.

You feel a sense of place in the Village, and this isn’t coincidental. The nationally recognized and award-winning Village of Providence has been meticulously and masterfully designed to place emphasis on people rather than the automobile. From the wide sidewalks that enhance your afternoon stroll to the welcoming front porches that turn neighbors into family, the result is the feeling of Big City Life wrapped in the nostalgia of Small Town Living.

There is also a vibrant town square offering a wide range of restaurants, shopping, professional services and events throughout the year.

From the moment you discover the Village of Providence, you’ll know why we love it so much and why so many have chosen to Live and Work in the Village. Welcome Home!”

Oct 28

Urban Hiking Ep -17 – Southern Tennessee Charm – Fayetteville!

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In this micro-adventure, “Urban Hiking Ep -17 – Southern Tennessee Charm – Fayetteville!”, I go urban hiking in the Southern Tennessee city of Fayetteville!

If you go urban hiking in Fayetteville, Tennessee, you’ll get to see many homes that are on the national historic register like the beautiful Hugh Bright Douglas House, which can be seen in Urban Hiking Ep -17 – Southern Tennessee Charm – Fayetteville!

Urban hiking in Fayetteville, Tennessee will also yield a beautiful Southern Town Square that is very active with stores open daily. Fayetteville, Tennessee’s town square is also home of the historic Lincoln Theater which is still open and showing movies. You can also see the theater in Urban Hiking Ep -17 – Southern Tennessee Charm – Fayetteville!

According to Wikipedia – Fayetteville is a city and the county seat of Lincoln County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 6,994 at the 2000 census, and 6,827 at the 2010 census. A census estimate from 2018 showed 7,017.

So if you want to go urban hiking in Fayetteville, Tennessee, a Southern Tennessee city with city charm, then look no further than Urban Hiking Ep -17 – Southern Tennessee Charm – Fayetteville!

Oct 28

Solo Hiking Ep-6 – Dismals Canyon 2! The Land Time Forgot! Seriously!

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In this Micro-Adventure, Solo Hiking Ep-6 – Dismals Canyon 2! The Land Time Forgot! Seriously!, I find myself traveling to Dismals Canyon in Northwest Alabama!

Dismals Canyon is a federally designated National Natural Landmark. According to their website: Dismals Canyon – located in Northwest Alabama – is an 85 acre (34 ha) Nature Conservatory privately owned and operated. It is not a State Park or National Park. However, it was designated a “National Natural Landmark” in 1975 by the National Natural Landmarks Program. NNLs are administered by the National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior.

Solo Hiking in the Dismals Canyon proved to be a wonderful micro-adventure. The Dismals Canyon floor is known for its fauna, massive rock walls, waterfalls and it’s beautiful creek that runs beside the entire trail.

Solo Hiking Dismals Canyon will take you as long as you’d like but is only 1 1/2 miles long. But there is sooooo much to see in Dismals Canyon that it will take longer than your typical solo hike might.

Dismals Canyon is also known for it’s glow worms! That’s right, worms that glow at night. In fact, Dismals Canyon offers nighttime hikes just to see the worms.

If you enjoy solo hiking or hiking in general, Dismals Canyon is a must do hike. It’s cool on the Canyon floor but can also be dark if the sun isn’t out, so be aware if you plan to take a lot of pictures or video.

This Micro-Adventure, Solo Hiking Ep-6 – Dismals Canyon 2! The Land Time Forgot! Seriously! was one of my micro-adventure highlights and might very well become one of yours.

Oct 28

Solo Hiking Ep-5 – Dismals Canyon 1 – I got lost! Go figure!

Click here as I explore one of Alabama’s greatest wonders – Dismals Canyon!

In this Micro-Adventure, Solo Hiking Ep-5 – Dismals Canyon 1 – I got lost! Go figure!, I find myself traveling to Dismals Canyon in Northwest Alabama!

Dismals Canyon is a federally designated National Natural Landmark. According to their website: Dismals Canyon – located in Northwest Alabama – is an 85 acre (34 ha) Nature Conservatory privately owned and operated. It is not a State Park or National Park. However, it was designated a “National Natural Landmark” in 1975 by the National Natural Landmarks Program. NNLs are administered by the National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior.

Solo Hiking in the Dismals Canyon proved to be a wonderful micro-adventure. The Dismals Canyon floor is known for its fauna, massive rock walls, waterfalls and it’s beautiful creek that runs beside the entire trail.

Solo Hiking Dismals Canyon will take you as long as you’d like but is only 1 1/2 miles long. But there is sooooo much to see in Dismals Canyon that it will take longer than your typical solo hike might.

Dismals Canyon is also known for it’s glow worms! That’s right, worms that glow at night. In fact, Dismals Canyon offers nighttime hikes just to see the worms.

If you enjoy solo hiking or hiking in general, Dismals Canyon is a must do hike. It’s cool on the Canyon floor but can also be dark if the sun isn’t out, so be aware if you plan to take a lot of pictures or video.

This Micro-Adventure, Solo Hiking Ep-5 – Dismals Canyon 1 – I got lost! Go figure!, was one of my micro-adventure highlights and might very well become one of yours.

Oct 28

Rural Exploration Ep-11 – Abandoned somewhere near Anderson, AL.!

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In Rural Exploration Ep-11 – Abandoned somewhere near Anderson, AL.! I go for another micro-adventure close to home in search of abandoned barns, homes and more. In this rural exploration micro-adventure I find all that and more! More, in the form of beautiful rural landscapes complete with livestock!

When on these rural exploration micro-adventures I always wonder what all the abandoned barns, farm equipment, cars and houses were like in their prime. While some that I find are in their prime I’m always amazed at how many are just just abandoned without being torn down. But it makes for wonderful rural photography and rural art!

In this rural exploration micro-adventure I find myself in Anderson, Alabama. Anderson is located in Lauderdale County, in North Alabama near Rogersville. The town is situated alongside Anderson Creek. The town was first settled in 1825.

Anderson is locally known for the Stew Shack and the Fish Creel. Two awesome restaurants.

Oct 28

Rural Exploration Ep-10 – Abandoned Near The State Line Lounge, Minor Hill, TN.

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In this micro-adventure, Rural Exploration Ep-10 – Abandoned Near The State Line Lounge, Minor Hill, TN., I go exploring in a rural area near Minor Hill. Tn. with my yellow lab, Sadie! It turns out to be a great micro-adventure!

As I go rural exploring I hope to find abandoned barns, homes, beautiful rural landscapes and more. This rural exploration micro-adventure did not disappoint. As I discovered abandoned barns and homes I always want to know more. What were they like in their prime, what happened for them to become abandoned or apparently abandoned?

When I take these rural exploration micro-adventures I’m always mindful and respectful of trespassing signs. My hope in all my rural exploration micro-adventures is to document a side of our country that many will never see. There are so many awesome places, homes, barns, farm equipment that make such incredible pictures and videos that others should see.

Even as you watch this there is a new wave of vloggers and photographers that are shaping the rural art scene. People seeing the beauty in abandoned barns, homes and rural landscapes.

So get out and take your own micro-adventure in rural areas and become a rural explorer, you’ll be glad you did! Micro-adventures for everyone!

Oct 28

Rural Exploration Ep-9 – Abandoned on Persimmon Tree Rd!

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In Rural Exploration Ep-9 – Abandoned on Persimmon Tree Rd, I go in search of abandoned houses, barns and anything else I can find!

Rural Exploration is all about the forgotten abandoned areas and beautiful landscapes the rural parts of our country provide!

In this rural exploration micro-adventure I find myself on Persimmon Tree Road in Limestone County, Alabama.

Rural exploration micro adventures in Limestone County always provides a lot of beautiful forgotten homes , barns, stores, farm equipment and beautiful landscapes.

Limestone County is found in North Alabama near Athens.

Rural exploration micro adventures can be done anywhere by anyone and provide a look at years gone by. When I’m rural exploring I always wonder what some of the abandoned places looked like and functioned as in their prime.

Hope you enjoy this day of rural exploration in Rural Exploration Ep-9 – Abandoned on Persimmon Tree Rd!

Aug 18

Antique Carousel at Coolridge Park – Chattanooga TN.

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In this micro-adventure, Antique Carousel at Coolridge Park – Chattanooga TN. we explore the 1894 Dentzel antique carousel located in Coolridge Park, Chattanooga TN.

The antique carousel at Coolridge Park, Chattanooga TN was a per their website “The antique carousel was restored by local master wood carver Bud Ellis and a devoted team of craftspeople and volunteers at his studio “Horsing Around” located near Chattanooga.
The carousel provides a delightful old-fashioned experience with 52 whimsical hand carved animals, a calliope band organ, and ornate between gold leaf benches.
For more information call the City’s Call Center at 311 (For cell phones call 425-6311).”

The Antique Carousel at Coolridge Park – Chattanooga TN. only costs $1.00 per ride! A great bargain to bring the kid out in you or to introduce someone to carousels for the first time.

After riding the Antique Carousel at Coolridge Park – Chattanooga TN. we found ourselves walking around Coolridge Park itself. Coolridge Park is an awesome park in the middle of downtown Chattanooga. This is how it’s described on their website – Coolidge Park, located on the city’s North Shore, is one place where you can overlook the beautiful Tennessee River, play in an interactive water fountain, stroll across on one of the world’s largest pedestrian bridges-the Walnut Street Bridge, test your skills at rock climbing, picnic with your family in plenty of open green spaces, admire a military memorial and even ride a tiger on the 100-year old restored antique carousel. Coolidge Park is adjacent to local entertainment, art galleries, shops, and restaurants and serves as a venue for numerous concerts, festivals and special events. It is also part of the Tennessee Riverwalk, a 13-mile long public greenway that runs along the Tennessee River – from the Southern Belle Riverboat to Chickamauga Dam. In 2006 The Peace Grove was added to Coolidge Park. It is a circular landscape of trees planted to represent each of Chattanooga’s Sister Cities and celebrate the city’s global friendships around the world.

Aug 18

Urban Hiking Ep -16 – Chattanooga North Shore!

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In this Urban Hiking micro-adventure, Urban Hiking Ep -16 – Chattanooga North Shore! we explore the North Shore district in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

The Chattanooga North Shore is an awesome hipster area of Chattanooga near the bustling downtown aquarium area of Chattanooga!

The Chattanooga North Shore is just a fun place to hike with all the markets, shops, and street musicians.

The Chattanooga North Shore is packed full of hikers, walkers, street musicians, food trucks, restaurants, bike riders, shops and restaurants! – it’s just an awesome place to visit! It’s also home of the Chattanooga Walnut Street Pedestrian Bridge, which is an adventure all it’s own!

It you’re ever anywhere near Chattanooga, Tennessee, the Chattanooga North Shore is a must see destination.

Get out and create your own micro adventure today.

Chattanooga North Shore Micro Adventure Rocked!