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@28drafting 4 ай бұрын

Sypsey in a wonder!!! Hope you noticed all the hemlock trees, you dont see those everywhere.

@ygonzales2599 8 ай бұрын

This looks like a great place to hike! Can you please share the address for the trailhead ?

@jenniferjoyce8463 Жыл бұрын

Promo`SM ✋

@TerraOutdoorAdventures Жыл бұрын

I did the trail where you parked at first! Did the 14 mile loop last month and the river was pretty high. Such a great area!

@mcmillenfamilylife Жыл бұрын

We are hoping to complete some part of that one soon. Alltrails shows that there is a waterfall on that loop also. Was it fairly easy to follow?

@TerraOutdoorAdventures Жыл бұрын

@@mcmillenfamilylife there were a few times where I had to get the app out so I knew where to go since some of the trail intersections were at larger open areas with a campsite in the middle, but it wasn’t too bad! There are a few water falls on the Randolph to Thompson loop, the big one at the tree, a handful you hike past, and one you almost hike up!

@Vernonu9 Жыл бұрын

We used a Nike shoebox last year, do the items usually get switched over to one of those official Operation Christmas Child boxes?

@mcmillenfamilylife Жыл бұрын

Any shoebox works great! Some people even wrap their shoebox with wrapping paper! We do not switch the boxes to a preprinted box. However, the pre-printed boxes can be ordered online (cardboard or plastic) if you would like. Let me know if you have any other questions, I enjoy sharing! www.samaritanspurse.org/operation-christmas-child/order-pre-printed-shoeboxes/

@The8201 Жыл бұрын

so what happens to the items that are pulled from the boxes as inappropriate?

@mcmillenfamilylife Жыл бұрын

Good morning! These items are donated to the local area. I am not actually sure how they choose where the donations go. I would imagine that the local Operation Christmas Child team works with the community to decide on area charities and organizations that can use the donations. Some of the items that can't be sent include toothpaste, any type of liquid (including paint), or toys that contain liquid. I hope this helps!

@bluffcitybounty2122 Жыл бұрын

So fun! I’m dying to go to a PC! I live in the Memphis area, though, and there isn’t one terribly close. I guess ATL would be our best bet. :) I do pack year-round, though. Can I ask…do you get to request to be an inspector? In other words, do you get to choose your “job” at the PC? Thanks!

@mcmillenfamilylife Жыл бұрын

Yes! You need to go! I have been involved with shoeboxes for over a decade and this was my first time. I wish I hadn't waited. We are about the same distance from ATL as you are! Yes, when you arrive you are partnered with other volunteers (unless you take a large group that will fill the whole line). Our line leader meet us and walked us to our line and explained each role! Everyone could do any or all rolls. We swapped roles with others in our line just to get the full experience! My husband and I didn't know any of the other people when we arrived and I felt like we were close friends when we left! Let me know if you have any other questions, I love to share!

@bluffcitybounty2122 Жыл бұрын

@@mcmillenfamilylife So helpful! Thank you! I guess my next question is…how old do you need to be to volunteer? I have a daughter who will be 13 in July. But I’m thinking she may have to wait another year or two?

@mcmillenfamilylife Жыл бұрын

@@bluffcitybounty2122 She will get to go this year!! They have to be 13 or older. 👍

@bluffcitybounty2122 Жыл бұрын

@@mcmillenfamilylife YAY! That’s great news!

@TerryYoungOutdoors Жыл бұрын

Just did that loop last weekend. It's a great 2 day backpacking trip. Nice video.

@mcmillenfamilylife Жыл бұрын

Thank you! We had a great time too. What other Sipsey overnight trips would you recommend?

@TerryYoungOutdoors Жыл бұрын

@@mcmillenfamilylife Well, I've only been there twice. There are so many great waterfalls in the Sipsey. I can't wait to go back.

@dougtaylor7724 2 жыл бұрын

I been up there over 100 times, but never when the leaves are green. Everything looks so different.

@mcmillenfamilylife 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! We are about 2 hours from the Sipsey, but we enjoy it every time we go! What other trails would you recommend?

@jeffdavis7912 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome thanks for sharing.

@mcmillenfamilylife 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! We have enjoyed our trips to the Sipsey! Check back soon for a new Sipsey Overnight!

@Dave_Outside 2 жыл бұрын

but you should use a stuff sack for the sleeping bag lol

@mcmillenfamilylife 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks David! Yes, I agree. I wasn't thinking about that for this first trip. I did actually use a garbage bag in our packs for our first overnight in the Sipsey Wilderness. What kind of stuff sac do you recommend? Thanks for watching!!

@davidfranks3141 2 жыл бұрын

Many years ago we camped in that overhang, My gr8 grandparents farm bordered the pARK ON THE TOP OF THAT BLUFF

@mcmillenfamilylife 2 жыл бұрын

What an awesome memory! So neat that your family had land nearby. We are looking forward to making family memories while enjoying creation! Thanks for watching our adventure!