Leaving Hot Springs N.C. North Bound on the Appalachian Trail
I have no idea of the time when I approached the empty shelter at Cable Gap
but it was a welcome sight……OMGess…..
As I was setting up camp, this will be the very first time I will sleep in and shelter
in the last 157 miles of my journey. Gathering wet wood for my Zip-stove really started getting on my nerves and here was no exception I was so frazzled from “the belly of the beast” storm. My stove smoked so badly from the wet wood all the time and carbon was building up on the bottom causing an insulation barrier that made it take to boil water and cook. Then out of no were was a hiker from the south like me, she looked so happy to be here.
Susan was a young school teacher from Tennessee out hiking by her self and I have to say, I always loved it and admired a woman out here hiking alone. Only when you’re alone in the forest, you get that deep understanding of you with nature…..no distractions of another person to talk to or feel close to you taking up head space…. You become one with the wilderness, Earth-mother….. Our Mother Goddess… Susan was such a joy to have around though and we hike from time to time all the way to Hot Springs North Carolina.
I was so hungry and fill my 2 quart cook pot up with chicken noodle soup from Bear Creak, I ate every bit.
We talked until it got dark and Susan suggested we hang our gear and food on those dangly bits of rope in the front of the shelter.
Kitea had been caught up in the storm as well and just as stressed as Puma and Susan when she approached the shelter. She was surprised to see Puma sleeping in the shelter,
taking up all of the left side and Susan had all of the right. Kitea was hoping for this moment from the very beginning of the hike when she first met puma back before Gooch Mountain Shelter. She approached the shelter on the side close to Puma sleeping with his head toward the front. Closer and closer she moved so silently like a ghost. She stood right at his face, she could hear his heartbeat and feel hers. That that very moment Puma reached his arm out from under the blanket touching her face, scratching her ears and neck. From the time she started to purrrrr, Kitea transformed to her human form. Something she hadn’t done in a very long time and with the swift and gentle speed
of a mountain lion she leaped quietly to his side and under the blanket, along side his warm body, Puma instinctively bringing his arm over her shoulder holding her closely.
A calming feeling came over and a warmth that touched the deepest part of her soul…..
He the one for sure she said and slept motionless till about 4:00 am. and disappeared into the forest fresh, rested and in love.
When I got up from the best sleep I had in a very long time I noticed a mouse got into my pack and found my food and ate into my trail-mix. That was the second time that happened, the first time I had put my food on a rope in a tree at Dan Gap in Georgia.
Susan was a very fast hiker compared to me, she was off and running excited to make her resupply in Gatlinburg Tennessee. She was meeting her family and boyfriend there, taking a few days off trail to spend some quality time with them. I on the other hand
Made planes from Franklyn to resupply at the Fontana Dam, I had mailed my laptop to the Hike Inn... motel.
I made it down to the Fontana marina where I could use a phone and call the Inn.
The woman said she will have someone pick me up, to just sit tight. They had a soda machine but the power was out and I was out of luck. Some bicyclist drove up in there SUV a husband and wife, we talked about the storm, they got caught in it and left there bikes off to the side and got a lift out. The woman had so much energy, she was incredible, wanting her husband to take some photos with me, then she put my pack on her and I said to her husband…..is she always like this.. he just smiled and nodded.
I made a new friend that day and we are still in touch and share our stories.
My ride showed up and the first thing the woman said to me was……..
Your one of the survivors…… apparently the storm I called…
“The belly of the beast”
It produced three tornados and devastated a camp park on a river. Power was out in the whole region, she said the power company told her she won’t get power where she lives for a week or more. She said the storm killed some people and I’m so lucky to have survived it…
America’s Most Haunted Hotel?
Some photos of the historic Crescent Hotel located in Eureka Springs, Arkansas.
Crescent Hotel history:
The Sunnybank Inn in Hot Springs, NC | North Carolina Weekend | UNC-TV
The Sunnybank Inn in Hot Springs has long been a haven for hikers on the Appalachian Trail. Hot Springs, NC.
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Haunted Places in Oregon 2
Portland, Forest Grove, Hood River, Eugene, Salem, and more! This is our second scary list of the most terrifying haunted places in Oregon, enjoy! Creepy cemeteries, old bordellos, and chateau's from your worth nightmares. The beaver state is packed with horror and the supernatural, with paranormal under ever rock.
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Hot Springs Railroad Incline Ruins Discovered
Ghost screaming in haunted hotel - FULL LENGTH
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**UPDATE: Due to legal matters, I am not allowed to say any more information regarding the exact location of this hotel. Please stop asking. Thank you!
This video was submitted to us by the hotel security manager who was standing watch on September 14, 2003 at a WINGATE HOTEL in Illinois. His voice can be heard in the background of the recording.
According to him, people staying at the hotel began calling in noise complaints to the front desk with reports of loud screaming coming from the 2nd floor--particularly room #209. There is no known history to the room according to our investigation. However, upon further review, we found that over the years, multiple complaints of strange noises were reported to be coming from the room. This is the only known recording of it.
Note to comments:
It's funny how people think this video is edited/fake. The audio is a mix down between the security camera audio and a separate recording from inside the office (which is specifically there to record in case of robbery to the hotel). People will always come to there own conclusions why a video is fake (like cameras pointed at the door). What they don't realized is that there are about 80 cameras in the hallways around the hotel, all pointing at doors and hallways.
The Haunted Bridges of Madison County & Bats!
Chad Lewis travels to the famous Bridges of Madison County, Iowa to battle the dare of Roseman Bridge and encounters some crazy bats too!
The Devils Whip Hwy 80
May 2016 I rode The Devils Whip on Hwy 80 south from Buck Creek Gap off the Blue Ridge Parkway to Marion, NC. Weather was perfect and virtually no traffic. Very technical ride even more so than Tail of the Dragon in my opinion. Great road.
Aspen Ridge Cabin w/Hot Tub - Colorado (www.vrbo.com/130646)
Relax and enjoy a romantic getaway with that special someone. This cabin provides a getaway from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and is in a great location for those wanting to explore the outdoors. Only 7 miles to the historic Cripple Creek Casinos, three miles to the Mueller State Park entrance and the scenic Crags known for its great hiking trails. Also within an hour drive you have quick access to ski resorts and the city attractions of Colorado Springs.
About the Cabin: Enjoy all the comforts of this cozy cabin surrounded by pine and aspen trees with great views of the area. The kitchen, living room and dining room are all open and airy. Master bedroom features a queen bed with a full bed in the second bedroom. The entire house is decorated with chalet decor.
The kitchen is fully equipped with all the appliances, utensils, pans, dishes, and a propane grill on the deck for your outdoor grilling. There is also a four person hot tub on the scenic deck for your relaxing evening.
This cabin is the perfect get-a-way for a couple. The cabin next door is available for couples traveling together (Pine View #130124). This area gives you the true feeling of the Colorado Rocky Mountains. If you don't feel like cooking, enjoy inexpensive meals available throughout the day in Cripple Creek
***THERE IS AN ABUNDANCE OF ACTIVITIES TO ENJOY YEAR ROUND***
Enjoy wildlife viewing of deer, elk, mountain goats, eagles, squirrels, etc. Venture on some of the great hiking trails or fish in some of the best rivers in Colorado. In the fall season, view the aspens as they change colors in breath taking beauty.
We encourage our guest to get out and explore the area. With so many things to do and places to see in the Pikes Peak Region you'll want to come back time and time again.
*Cripple Creek-Historic Gold Mining and Gambling Town
*Canyon City-Royal Gorge
*Salida-Arkansas River, Rafting Fishing
*Fairplay-Mining and Ghost Towns
*Divide-Mueller State Park
*Breckenridge-Ski Resort Town
*Manitou Springs-Pikes Peak, Cog Railway, Cave of the Winds
*Colorado Springs-Garden of the Gods, Olympic Center, Air Force
Academy, Seven Falls, Zoo
*Buena Vista-Arkansas River, Rafting, Hot Springs, Fishing
*Woodland Park- Dinosaur Museum, Shops, Restaurants
*Florissant-Petrified Forest, Fossil Beds, Homesteads, Eleven Mile
Reservoir
*Monarch-Ski Resort
*Leadville- Ski Resort, Mining Town
*Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns you may have regarding the cabin, activities or attractions in the area.
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#DHWellnessAwards WINNER: Two Bunch Palms Resort & Spa
This renowned resort destination located in Desert Hot Springs operates on four pillars: healing waters, therapeutic spa treatments, healthy cuisine and movement. Established in the 1930’s, the resort has offered healing therapies to hundreds of thousands. Now in its 75th year, Two Bunch Palms has expanded their focus to incorporate community and natural resources....
Omni Grove Park Inn | NC Weekend | UNC-TV
Following its recent centennial, Asheville's Grove Park Inn underwent major renovations and joined the Omni Hotels & Resorts brand. However, the hotel is more committed than ever to maintaining its historic Asheville roots, from decorative pieces by local artists, to local honey in its sumptuous spa and restaurants.
#AshevilleNC #HauntedNC #Haunted #hauntedplaces The Haunted Helen’s Bridge
We went to Helen’s bridge in Asheville North Carolina. Legend has it that Helen jumped from this bridge after her daughter died in a fire at a castle. Many people have gone here and seen shadow figures and heard different noises. We did do a spirit box and did caught some EVPS of different things. Make sure to comment below what you heard.
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Arizona (Ringbolt) Hot Springs. Clothing Optional!
An amazing hotsprings oasis in the middle of the desert located about 5 miles from the Hoover Dam along the Liberty Bell Trail. Well maintained and an absolutely wonderful end to a stunning 4 mile hike from the road.
View from Lovers Leap outside Hot Springs, NC 3/29/13
Terry Bliss's (a.k.a. Blue Moon) Appalachian Trail 2013 thru-hike (videos posted in order)
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The Haunted Crescent Hotel Arkansas|Tourist Information America
The Crescent Hotel has been called America's Most Haunted Hotel, and is said to be haunted by at least eight spirits.
In 2005, the hotel was visited by Jason Hawes and Grant Wilson, presenters of the television show Ghost Hunters. Wilson recorded a full-body apparition on their thermal imaging camera.
HighLight: JT Shares his Appalachian Trail Experience
The Appalachian Trail, one of the most famous hiking endeavors in the US. It was great to meet JT Laughridge in Hot Springs, North Carolina where the trail runs through town and hear his experience thus far. Restoring faith in humanity, dropping the masks and connecting with people in a rich community of hikers finding their authentic selves... Peace Be the Journey!
2011 Appalachian Trail Hot Springs - Erwin #12
Devil Fork Gap road crossing
Maggie Valley Spring 2016
A trip to Maggie Valley, North Carolina and the nearby Clngmans Dome