Cumberland Gal Cover Photo and Updates
Current Cover Photo is of what I call "snow water" in a scenic spot along Lynn Camp Prong last Friday. Feb. 13, 2026
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Photo is of the front of our home a week or so back when we got lots of snow!
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Photo is of Dudley Falls in the Paint Creek Recreation Area from Sat. Jan. 17, 2026
Above: Kenny looking at the ride on toys and sleds at Broyles Country Store. Trip Report Posted HERE
Recent News and Updates
I have a BIG Praise! I want to thank the Lord for His watch care and peace.
I want to thank my friends and family for their support and prayers of intercession.
I had a scary looking mammogram and had to go back for more images and a biopsy.
I dug into prayer and scripture and reached out to my prayer warriors.
Thankfully my biopsy procedure went well and the pathology results came back clean!
It was just calcium deposits! Thanks to Knoxville Comprehensive Breast Center for their wonderful care and to Dr. Mathis.
I am very focused on my health. I've been getting back to a healthier diet and exercise program.
The chronic cough I had since June is gone along with some other problems I'd been suffering.
I feel so much better.
We are going to be remodeling our kitchen in the next month or two. It will be beautiful when it is done, but not looking forward to the mess and the upheaval.
I will post some before and after photos. I'm the worst at remembering to take BEFORE photos.
Our daughter Crystal will be having a heart surgery in March. Prayers appreciated.
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 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!
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. I need to book at least one camping trip for that.
Spring Break Trip to Pigeon Forge RV Resort to swim in the heated pool and slide and have fun!
We're heading to Panama City Beach after school is out for the season as a BIG FAMILY!!
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 Zach Top singing his new song "South of Sanity". It is mournful, haunting and beautiful.
