An adventure with mom exploring the history of the area

Jackson:

Well, mom took me on a hike this week, but forgot to take pictures, so this shot is not of me, but we did see some waterfalls!

It was scary at first...there was a strange man with a big stick to greet me when we got out of the car. But then another pup showed up with some kids, so that was OK. Mom left Jasmine at home with dad. HA HA! But I missed her, and I heard she missed me...crying and whining while we were gone.

So we took off on our hike. First, some big creatures! Cows, they were called. A buzzard was trying to get at a newborn calf. But momma cow would have none of it! She was snorting and blocking the calf and it was good she was far away from us!

Then we went through a long tunnel. The echo freaked me out! Plus I was still a bit nervous from the cows.

But that is when the fun began. Woods and leaves and trail. Oh what fun!! We saw two waterfalls. Both very cool. One we could go behind. The man with the stick said that two men (and believe me I don't totally understand this part, but mom did) lived in the little cave behind the waterfall at the time of the Civil War. They were Confederate soldiers who did not want to fight. Their families brought them food and they stayed in the woods until the war was over, then went back home to their families.

Some time later, in that same place, whiskey makers kept their still there. I guess if I ever want to do something I don't want anyone to know about, THAT is the place to go! Like if I want to chew up one of mom's quilts...hmm...

So then we had to go up a big scary bluff, but with strong encouragement by the man with the stick, I did make it. Then back through the woods and to home for some good cool water and a long nap. It was great. But I admit I was pretty happy to see my sis when I got home!!

If I get some pictures of the event from the other pup (her name was Tinkerbell!) I will post them here as well!!