Laurel Branch and the 80-foot high Laurel Falls are named for mountain laurel, an evergreen shrub which blooms along the […]
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Juney Whank Falls
Juney Whank Falls is divided into an upper and lower section. Both can be viewed from the footbridge which crosses […]
Indian Creek and Toms Branch Falls
An easy 1.6 mile roundtrip hike will allow you to enjoy two beautiful waterfalls in the Deep Creek area. Walk […]
Hen Wallow Falls
The trip to Hen Wallow Falls is a pleasant walk through hemlock and rhododendron forest. A signed side trail leads […]
Grotto Falls
Trillium Gap Trail meanders through an old-growth hemlock forest and actually runs behind the 25 foot high waterfall. The cool, […]
Abrams Falls
Although Abrams Falls is only 20 feet high, the large volume of water rushing over falls more than makes up […]
Rainbow Falls
A rainbow produced by mist from this 80-foot high waterfall is visible on sunny afternoons. During extended winter cold spells, […]
Bald River Trail, Cherokee National Forest
Trail #88, Bald River is approximately 5.6-miles one way. It follows Bald River through the gorge from a parking area […]
Cumberland Falls State Resort Park- Kentucky road trip!
Cumberland Falls State Resort Park in Kentucky is sometimes called the “Niagara of the South” thanks to Cumberland Falls. The […]
Day hike in Cherokee National Forest
This past Saturday morning my dog Leah and I enjoyed a hike to Margarette Falls in Cherokee National Forest , […]
Obed Wild and Scenic River
The free-flowing Obed Wild & Scenic River and its 500-foot-deep gorges offer visitors unspoiled rugged terrain, exceptional waters, and outdoor […]
East Tennessee Sunsets
“Never waste any amount of time doing anything important when there is a sunset outside that you should be sitting […]
Andy's walks in the world 