A short but stunning loop in Big South Fork featuring two of the largest natural sandstone arches in the eastern United States. This moderate 4.5 mile trail winds through cool forest, rugged rock passages, and sweeping overlooks, offering huge payoff without an all day commitment. A perfect day hike for anyone looking to experience the best geology and scenery the Cumberland Plateau has to offer.
An overnight at LeConte Lodge is more than a hike, it’s a pilgrimage above the clouds. I climbed up Trillium Gap, watched sunset from Cliff Tops, greeted sunrise at Myrtle Point, and descended through the mist of Rainbow Falls. Between dusk and dawn, the mountain reminded me how simple life feels when you’re miles from signal and closer to the sky.
There’s a certain electricity in the mountain air at LEAF — the Lake Eden Arts Festival in Black Mountain, North […]
In late September I went on what can only be described as a life-changing adventure: the Greater Yellowstone Green Fire […]
Yellowstone National Park is famous for its geysers and wildlife, but it’s also home to some of the most accessible […]
There’s something about Montana and Wyoming that feels almost otherworldly. The sheer expanse of sky, the jagged peaks of the […]
The Clear Lake–Artist Point Loop in Yellowstone is a moderate 3.8-mile hike that showcases geothermal features, meadows, and dramatic canyon […]
The Moose Ponds Loop near Jenny Lake in Grand Teton National Park is an easy 3.2–3.5 mile hike with minimal […]
The Green Fire Tour is mostly for wildlife viewing and sightseeing, but there were a couple of opportunities for short […]
Mammoth Hot Springs in Yellowstone National Park is a striking area of colorful travertine terraces formed by hot water dissolving […]
Lamar Valley, in the northeastern part of Yellowstone National Park, is a wide, open expanse of meadows and river corridors […]
Mesa Falls, located on the Henrys Fork of the Snake River in eastern Idaho, consists of two impressive waterfalls: Upper […]
Andy's walks in the world 