Max Patch (NC) Hike

Night had fallen and the Milky Way spilled out above us with its millions of glittering galaxies The gravel on Max Patch road crunched loudly underneath Abes new-ish off-road tires.  It was a beautiful and warm October day, which explained why the parking lot was slammed full.  We ended up parking on the side of…

Hurricane Creek Off-Road Trail (NC)

It was all the makings of a perfect horror movie… “Oh no, that was it! That was the entrance to Hurricane Creek.” Our Xterra, formally known as Abe, had just passed the opening to the off-road trail. “Well, at least we know now that it’s right behind the sign that says Harmons Den exit 7!”…