Today Guy (Teegate), Barbara Solem-Stull, Budd Wilson, and myself went out to explore some sites in the Forked River Mountains and Greenwood WMA.
We first stopped at the graves at Union Clay Works. I'm happy to report that they're still in good condition, even though there is a path that has been beaten into the woods right to them.
We then visited Union Clay Works, and looked around some of the impressive cellar holes there. There is just a ton of old discarded pipe, bricks, and sandstone around. We then stopped for a quick look at the cellar holes at Red Oak Grove.
Crossing 539 we stopped at the base of the old Cedar Bridge Fire Tower and then on up to the Forked River Mountains. It looked like there was a cleanup going on as bags of trash were piled up on either side of the road.
Budd and Barbara had never been to the top of the mountains so they really enjoyed the view. The weather stayed great all morning.
We then stopped at Aserdaten (near the T intersection) and looked at the cellar holes. I am pretty much certain that the spot on all of the maps is in fact Aserdaten, despite what other people may claim. Then we drove a short distance down the road and we showed Barbara and Budd Black's Rock.
It was getting late for Guy who had to get home early, so we breezed through Eureka Gun Club and Webbs Mill. After Guy left, Barbara took myself and Budd out to lunch at the diner at Ongs Hat. Thanks Barbara!!
A great day -- fortunately it didn't rain until we were out of the woods!
We first stopped at the graves at Union Clay Works. I'm happy to report that they're still in good condition, even though there is a path that has been beaten into the woods right to them.
We then visited Union Clay Works, and looked around some of the impressive cellar holes there. There is just a ton of old discarded pipe, bricks, and sandstone around. We then stopped for a quick look at the cellar holes at Red Oak Grove.
Crossing 539 we stopped at the base of the old Cedar Bridge Fire Tower and then on up to the Forked River Mountains. It looked like there was a cleanup going on as bags of trash were piled up on either side of the road.
Budd and Barbara had never been to the top of the mountains so they really enjoyed the view. The weather stayed great all morning.
We then stopped at Aserdaten (near the T intersection) and looked at the cellar holes. I am pretty much certain that the spot on all of the maps is in fact Aserdaten, despite what other people may claim. Then we drove a short distance down the road and we showed Barbara and Budd Black's Rock.
It was getting late for Guy who had to get home early, so we breezed through Eureka Gun Club and Webbs Mill. After Guy left, Barbara took myself and Budd out to lunch at the diner at Ongs Hat. Thanks Barbara!!
A great day -- fortunately it didn't rain until we were out of the woods!
