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Cumberland Gal Cover Photo and Updates
Current cover photo was taken at Tackett Creek two weeks ago.
Hoping to get back up there for more colors this season.
Trip Report Pending. Important changes to off roading at Tackett creek will be included.
**Preview--- For the Riding and Hiking Community-- the changes Kenny and I predicted would inevitably come to Tackett Creek have arrived, but don't despair. The problem was that the riding trails overlapped the Cumberland Trail in some areas. The CT was churned into a giant mudhole just out the ridge from MacLean Overlook. Sure enough the week after we took Michael and Olivia riding there gates went up. It is NOT TWRA putting them up. It is TDEC which owns an oddly shaped chunk of land along the ridge and in a V shape down to the vicinity of Sand Cave. You can still get to the majority of attractions at Tackett Creek. You can no longer RIDE to MacLean Overlook or Sand Cave. You can ride up a ways and walk the rest of the way. Tackett Creek is a huge area and there is so much to see and do. This doesn't mean it is the final verdict either. Tennessee is real good about multiuse areas, but for now this is reality.
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Photo above is of a view from Hooper Bald from this past Friday 10/9/26. Went hiking with the family. It was a great day! Trip Report posted here
Updates & Future Trips
It is Autumn in East Tennessee ! I have put the Fall decorations out . I'm enjoying pumpkin spice coffee on the regular. The weather is much cooler and pleasant. We've gotten some rain off hurricanes. The leaves are at peak!
I had a spell of depression not being well controlled. I got the doctor to tweak the release form of my medicine to help me keep the depression symptoms controlled, but also allow me to sleep!
It is working well and I am a lot better. I'm sleeping again and my hobbies are fun once more.
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. 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. Here is a link to the Contact Me Page
Below is a video of "Fall in Tennessee" by Billy Blue Records
