Where the water falls, spirit flows. Ramsey Cascades is the tallest waterfall in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, dropping 100 […]
Ancient Roots
Ancient roots, timeless wisdom — a reminder that we too are meant to stand tall, grounded in earth yet reaching […]
Finding the World on Foot: Why Travel Starts with a Trail
When most people imagine travel, they think of airports, big cities, or bucket-list landmarks. I’ve learned that some of the […]
The Trail is Waiting
I wrote this in June when I was recovering from a back injury. My boots sit dusty by the door […]
One night turned into home
I saw you on the sidewalk, no collar, no name Just a tail that wagged like sunshine through the rain […]
Mount Cammerer – Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Although it’s a roundtrip hike of more than 11 miles, this hike to Mt. Cammerer is still the shortest and […]
Obed Wild & Scenic River, Tennessee
The free flowing Obed Wild & Scenic River and it’s 500 feet deep gorges offer visitors unspoiled rugged terrain, exceptional […]
Icewater Spring vía Appalachian Trail- Great Smoky Mountains National Park
This is a great trail if you want a taste of the Appalachian Trail in the Smokies and are short […]
Cumberland Trail- Obed River section
I Hiked with a nice group to Breakaway Bluff. The Cumberland trail leaves Rock Creek Campground and includes many ascents […]
Cumberland Trail- Emory River Gorge Section
This section of the Cumberland Trail will eventually climb from Emory River Gorge within the National Park Service (NPS)-administered Obed […]
Rock Creek Loop- Big South Fork
The Rock Creek Loop in Big South Fork National Recreation Area is A 7-mile loop that highlights a lot of […]
Cumberland Trail- Black Mountain to Ozone Falls
I did a section of the Cumberland Trail in January- Black mountain to Ozone Falls. It was snowing when we […]
Andy's walks in the world 