Sandy Flats overnight backpacking trip/Mt. Rogers NRA

[@Packsalot]

Nice hike with the usual crew. Always fun to hear the stories and memories. That is why we do what we do! Cool butterfly. Nice CZ on the Spring. Now we are talking! I wonder if the scout's name who did the service project name was John! LOL. Beautiful area and plenty of solitude. My kind of area to avoid the crowds. Have a great day.

[@JimHayesHiking]

Yeah,it's really hard for me to hike through there without thinking back on my life. I was lucky with the butterfly as when Delmar tried to get a up close shot it flew away,lol. I of course thought of you when I was showing the CZ in the spring. Yeah I love the area especially for the solitude. Believe it or not the kid's name was Johnny,LOL! Thanks my friend.

[@Packsalot]

@@JimHayesHiking LOL!

[@TerryX2Explore]

Love all the footage of Charlie! He is just so adorable... Beautiful hike as always! Nice honeymoon but too short! Nice camp - always nice to sleep in the woods! Thaks for taking us along on another great hike! 💙Terry and Terri

[@JimHayesHiking]

Yeah,Charlie gets alot of attention,lol. The honeymoon has actually lasted for 42 plus years,lol.Thanks for stopping by!

[@TerryX2Explore]

@@JimHayesHiking That's great!! We are lucky to have that too! ;-)

[@JenniferLupine]

Can’t beat camping with a privy!! Nice to be hiking in peace and quiet, along with those chirping birds! Lol - Great memories - I didn’t ever get to run around in the woods like that when I was younger, fun to do it now! Sounds like great weather- we’ve still got clouds and 50s out here. Have a fun weekend Jim! 👍👍

[@JimHayesHiking]

Yeah,it helps when your campsite pretty much has everything you need when you get to it,lol. My parents weren't exactly ok with me off in the woods at that age but they realized they couldn't stop me so they just worried some but let me do what made me happy. The weather was good for a change and we took full advantage of it. Thanks Jen!

[@TheWanderingWulfs]

It's so nice you have Delmar and Sir Charles to go along with you. ❤ Very pretty trail and a great overnight camping. 🏕 We're so glad the weather is warm and everything is all green again. And a privy to boot! 😊 We haven't tried Next Mile Meals yet, but want to. Thanks for taking us along! 🥰

[@JimHayesHiking]

Yes,I'm blessed to have a hiking partner(s). I have to eat meals that are low carb as I'm diabetic. Thanks so much for stopping by!

[@NatureAndOther]

Great video Jim ❤️ 👍 The woods looks so beautiful in spring, the trail is nice most of the way. It's nice to see the camping activities and always nice to see lovely Charles

[@JimHayesHiking]

Thanks Roni!

[@FXWalesAnnaAlf]

Morning Jim, this recreational area looked great, so nice that you all got out together again. Loved the singing birds and running water. Such a peaceful place to hike and your campspot under the trees on day 1 looked great and I always love a campfire 😃Would love to get in a kayak on that Bear Tree Lake. Soo beautiful to look around here with you ~ Anna 👍

[@JimHayesHiking]

It was really quiet and peaceful plus the campsite was already pretty much prepared for us,lol. Thanks so much for watching Anna!

[@agesadventures]

That was the perfect place to camp! Really beautiful trail that you're on, Jim😁 It's nice to have a private trail😊 Have a great weekend, Jim😀

[@JimHayesHiking]

Yeah,I love going back to alot of my old stomping grounds. Thanks Age,you have a great weekend as well my friend!

[@paddle_hike]

Fun backpacking trip Jim!! Fun time hiking and camping and beautiful views all around. Thanks for sharing

[@JimHayesHiking]

Thanks for watching my friend!

[@flynorthproductions]

Great video, Jim. I was thinking you're lucky to have a friend that likes hiking and camping as much as you do. And Sir Charles makes me smile every time I see him. 🐕👍

[@JimHayesHiking]

Yes,I'm very lucky that Del likes it as much as I do. For many years I had nobody to hike with and although Delmar and I went to high school together we had lost touch for about 30 years until 2009 we reconnected on Facebook and the rest as they say is history. Thanks Daryl!

[@wanderingoutyonder]

Everything is bigger when your a kid! We used to bushwhack in the woods too when we were kids, but I just thought we were having fun, didn't know it was called bush whacking. Nice camping spot. Thanks for sharing!

[@JimHayesHiking]

Yeah at the time I didn't know the term ''bushwhacking'' either,lol. Thanks for watching!

[@ezcamping8887]

Great video always love your childhood stories. Thanks for sharing friend. Gotta go watch you pack your backpack now.

[@JimHayesHiking]

Thanks my friend! Have a great day!

[@tnreddogg]

Beautiful trail. Never thought I'd miss rhododendron so much! Happy trails Jim 😊

[@JimHayesHiking]

Thanks my friend!

[@kenwbrenner]

Thanks Jim - as normal, an enjoyable and peaceful hike video!

[@JimHayesHiking]

Thanks my friend!

[@TheKiltedAdventurer]

Nice adventure my friend, Kudos to the Eagle Scout for his great contribution

[@JimHayesHiking]

Thank you Toby! He did a great job on it.

[@maxdexpeditions]

Great trail man with lots of good old memories! Packs a lot would love that cold spring for his coke zero 😆

[@JimHayesHiking]

Yeah,Packs would love the spring for sure,lol! Thanks for watching my friend!

[@BackpackingWithJason]

Love the campsite area. Always a plus when campfire wood is already there.

[@JimHayesHiking]

Yep,works out pretty good when you have pretty much everything there when you get there,lol. Thanks Jason!

[@wendingourway]

So wonderful to have a great buddy to get out and enjoy a hike and overnight! Look at that great butterfly enjoying its lunch. Now, did your wife enjoy her honeymoon spot, or did it need to be redeemed sometime in the future!? lol Great looking campsite for sure and always need to keep them cokes cool!! A couple great days...especially when you can get out and enjoy all the peace and quiet that a person needs these days. Enjoy the weekend!

[@JimHayesHiking]

No,the honeymoon was sweet and simple (and cheap,lol) she loved it said it was perfect.I was able to get the up close on the butterfly but when Delmar tried it flew away,lol. The campsite was everything you would want or need as the spring was flowing good and wood was already available and neatly stacked. We had a very peaceful two days. Thanks Bruce!

[@KhurshidsChannel]

Nice video. Thanks for sharing. 👍13

[@JimHayesHiking]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@kerrywoolbright5716]

Well the honeymoon story was intriguing. Tent , cowboy camping ? Inquiring minds want to know. Birds in background were very nice.

[@JimHayesHiking]

1964 Ford Van.

[@HikeCamp]

Those diamond tags for trail markers suck because they break and weather off... The paint marks are better.. They use those diamond ones here and half of them are gone.. Love your trail stories Jim. Never heard of those Next Mile meals.

[@JimHayesHiking]

Yeah,we have a few trails that use the plastic markers and the trails in wilderness area aren't blazed at all. Next Mile Meals are low carb meals and that's why I have to eat them as I'm diabetic. Thanks Max!

[@HikeCamp]

Thanks Jim