Feature image take on the shore of the Gauley River in Fayette County West Virginia.
I grew up watching reruns of Gilligan’s Island. In reality being shipwrecked would be a horrible experience no matter how pretty Ginger and Maryann are.
But the idea of being in a place where the outside world can’t find you can be appealing at times. The mountains of Appalachia are full of little trails with plenty of hidden spots where one can build a fort and find peace and quiet. I had two spots in the woods where I grew up. One on a cliff overhang and another in the valley below. A small wet weather stream was in the lower spot. Surrounded by small trees with a large rock on the edge. An opening in the canopy of trees would allow just the right amount sunlight to warm up the rock. It was perfect for a young boy to climb onto and stretch out like a lizard in the Sun. As the water ran by the rock we would make little boats out of leaves and race them downstream. In those days there was no cellphones to break the silence and end the adventure. You could have the whole world to yourself for just a little while.
Nobody wants to be lost in a forest unable to see the way home.
Image was taken in Kanawha County West Virginia on private land.
However, occasionally being able to remain “unfound” for a day can be nice.
Image above taken in Beartown State Park
Beautiful Pics๐๐
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Thank you Zankhana ๐
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Awesome … I was imagining a tree house there โบ๏ธโบ๏ธโบ๏ธ
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No. Just rocks and trees and sometimes water. ๐
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Awww no ๐ซ๐ซ๐ซ
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We didn’t need one because of the overhanging rocks. It was like a cace.
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Then it will be more awesome ๐๐๐๐๐
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I like the idea of being unfound … in a place where I could be easily be found… ๐
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It’s my goal in life ๐
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Beautiful, beautiful photographs. I especially love the angles youโve taken it from. The third picture screams adventure.
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Thank you Sophia โค you're good for my ego ๐
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Very beautiful๐ great snaps!
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You’re very sweet to say so. Thank you โค
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Aha! Thank you and you’re most welcome!
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