Grand Tetons Hiking
For an invigorating week in August, 2007, a crew from Wilkes County hiked all over Grand Teton National Park. Our host and trip leader was Jim Smoak. Also along were Chuck Forester, Jerry Moore, Bob Laney, John Willardson and Bob Boettger.
Glacier National Park
Editor's note: the main text [regular font] is written by Will McElwee.The inserts [italics] are comments by Bob Laney, and Bob also edited the main text for readability and filled in some details. During the first week and two weekends of August, 2007, a band of Wilkes County natives, Will,…
The Bear Run
Well, I officially ran 'The Bear' last night. At least, I ran all but about 200 feet where it was so doggoned steep that I had to stop and walk. In case you don't know, the Bear is a run that starts in Linville, NC, at the Hwy 105 and…
Key Largo Tandem
Over the summer week of July 8 - 13, 2007, Paul Anderson arranged a scuba diving trip for himself and Bob Laney to Key Largo, Florida. After arriving at the Keys, we did two dives each day for two days, then took a rest day to hike the local state…