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 […]
I moved to the mountains
“Create a life you don’t need a vacation from.” I have seen this quote many times over the years and […]
Warwoman Dell to Pinnacle Knob on the Bartram Trail
On a Saturday in early August I got up early and left at first light and drove up to Warwoman […]
Charlie’s Bunion, GSMNP
The hike to Charlie’s bunion on the Appalachian Trail from Newfound Gap is one of my all time favorite hikes. […]
Deep Creek Loop Trail, GSMNP
The Deep Creek area of Great Smoky Mountains National Park was new to me. It is near Bryson City North […]
A special day at Kennesaw Mountain
One of my most memorable moments while hiking happened close to home. I was doing my normal little weekend loop […]
Grotto Falls Trail
This hike is 2.6 miles with 585 feet elevation gain. You can access it from the Roaring Fork Motor Nature […]
Andy's walks in the world 