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Every now and then we see a news report of someone being killed because they ventured too close to an active volcano. The old saying “What were they thinking?” always comes to mind every time that happens.
Volcanoes are among the most dangerous and destructive of all the Earth’s natural phenomena, but they are also among the most intriguing and beautiful as well. [Read more…]
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I don’t know about you but I have always found waterfalls to be among the most beautiful and intriguing things in nature.
Between the majestic falls of Niagara to the small, yet gorgeous mountain waterfalls found all around the world, one could never live long enough to visit them all.
The short video below offers a quick look at several of the world’s most beautiful and intriguing waterfalls. [Read more…]
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Did you hear about the terrible blizzard that struck Hawaii back in 2021?
No, I didn’t horribly misspell North Dakota, Minnesota or Alaska. I really did mean Hawaii.
As I mentioned in this post, the big island of Hawaii receives snow on its two highest volcanic peaks every winter, and the winter of 2021-2022 turned out to be quite a doozy.
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Lightning bolts are both fascinating and frightening. And truth be told, there are few things in nature that intrigue me more than these awe-inspiring demonstrations of light and sound.
I’m sure you’ve seen plenty of lightning bolts over the years. Have you ever wondered whether lightning travels up towards the sky or down towards the ground? It’s really hard to get a definitive answer when viewing it with the naked eye. [Read more…]
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A while back I posted this short video tour of Backbone Rock and it was quite well received.
Today I’m sharing “the rock” from a different perspective – the perspective of Jim Hayes, my long-time friend and host of the awesome Jim Hayes Hiking & Biking YouTube channel.
But first a little background info for those who might be unfamiliar with this amazing place…
Rural Johnson County, Tennessee is home to Backbone Rock, one of numerous natural wonders that are well-known to locals and absolutely fascinating to the visitors who happen to stop by.
I grew up just a few miles from “The Rock” in nearby southwestern Virginia. It’s always been one of my favorite places to visit.
My family spent lots of time there during my formative years, primarily for picnics and family reunions. But whatever the reason for the visit, it usually ended with a hike across the the rock.
Backbone Rock Recreational Area has long been a haven for picnickers, hikers and folks who just love the outdoors. It’s pretty much the same today except for the addition of a relaxing creek-side campground.
Watch, and enjoy as Jim takes you on a short hike around – and across – Backbone Rock.
Note: You can watch this video at full screen by clicking the little “square” icon in the lower-right corner of the video after it begins playing.