Tag: william b. umstead state park

Hiking Sycamore Trail to Chainsaw Log, a Fallen Tree Sculpture in the Woods

June 14, 2020

Not knowing what to expect, I approached and looked closely. And when I did, I was awestruck. For what I had thought was merely a big log was in fact a gigantic tree sculpture, almost like a carved mural in wood. … More Hiking Sycamore Trail to Chainsaw Log, a Fallen Tree Sculpture in the Woods

Hiking to Big Lake and Oak Rock at William B. Umstead State Park

May 17, 2020

While there, I covered 4.1 miles on three trails and had one of the most enjoyable hikes of the past year — during which I encountered a big lake, several blackberry plants, a scenic creek, a tulip poplar in bloom, and an oak tree growing straight out of a rock. … More Hiking to Big Lake and Oak Rock at William B. Umstead State Park