Cumberland Gal Cover Photo and Updates


Cumberland Gal Cover Photo and Updates



Current Cover Photo is of Dudley Falls in the Paint Creek Recreation Area from Sat. Jan. 17, 2026
Trip Report Pending









Photo is of my grandson Gabriel age 9 and granddaughter Mia age 5 on a family hike to Rhododendron Creek Saturday Jan. 3, 2025.  Trip Report posted   This was a wonderful day out!  I needed a WIN after the previous weekend. 
































 



  























Content Plans for Cumberland Gal 

   Lord willing, 2026 is going to be a better year for me and mine.

Do some repeat hikes to places that have been too long between visits.

Visit NEW places for brand new content.

Visit some more country stores for that blog series

Visit some more areas that pertain to the Valley So Wild series. 

I want to visit the Kentucky side of Pickett State Forest and try to find an acceptable access from that side to share with readers.  For the four wheeling crowd it isn't enough to find a way. It needs to be a way that is truly accessible without getting in trouble that has a decent place to park also.  I want to find and visit Giant Fireplace! 


 Spring Wildflower Season 2026-- I plan to continue my hybrid trillium research. 
I'm going to pick a different area or two this year.

 Spring Break Trip to Pigeon Forge RV Resort deserves a repeat visit for 2026. 

Beach Trip May 2026 after school is out. 









 







Hearing from Readers of My Blog



   I get emails or text messages from readers now and then. I always enjoy hearing from them.   I've made some good friends. I've gotten ideas that have greatly improved Cumberland Gal.  I am happy to help with directions to places. I answer all emails. 
You never know what we could come up with together!  I welcome suggestions, corrections, and do my best to be helpful.   I am not certain what is happening, but readership has been way, way up lately!  Thanks to all who check out my blog writings.
I am delighted and hope it proves useful in planning and executing fun travels for you. 


       I added a fee schedule for my services offered on  the front page. I've had a lot of requests for image use lately.  Its okay to ask, but if you are going to use them for commercial purposes you can pay me for usage as a happy customer.  I am very reasonable. 






Below is a video of  Tucker Wetmore singing "Provin' Me Right"