Inbetween my more significant trips I feed my wanderlust with much easier practical jaunts. They are just as necessary as the bigger trips as without them I'd surely lose my mind. Moreso than I already have. As I've mentioned before, the grass really is greener where you water it. Not to say the grass can't be greener elsewhere...for the time being though, I continue the hunt. Up to this point my method has been pretty simple. I use multiple avenues to find places. Sometimes I can use motorcycle adventure forums to pick out a place. Other times I will literally just look at google maps. Compare them to topo maps and plan my attack from there. Within an hour radius seems reasonable incase the place turns out not so great. Usually I make out alright.
What is that? A frozen waterfall. The blue translucence is amazing. Score. Winter provides a bit of a challenge for adventures since my generic avenues aren't as available. January and February definitely slow down. If you know me, you know I lose my mind a bit during this time. Seasonal depression I believe they call it. The only cure is to get out and do things. Cabin fever comes to mind also.
After the waterfall I hiked up the hill behind it. Not sure on the actual elevation but theres a hang gliding launch spot at the top of the hill. It was pretty awesome looking across the valley to a hill of equal size on the other side. Started making me think about how to get into hang gliding...just another thing on the never ending list. But thats how it works. One passion leads to another. That is how I know I'll never run out of things to do. Whenever I die I know at the very least I'll have some forward momentum.
Heres the pond that could be seen from the hill. There was a nice boardwalk built around it. I imagine this place is pretty hopping during warmer months. Speaking of which, those months are getting closer. I'm feeling good about it. Sometimes I wonder if I lived somewhere that didn't have distinct seasons, would I be grateful? Just like is there love without hate? Happiness without misery? Maybe someday I'll find out so at least I can chalk it up to "been there done that"
