Some days I walk into the woods and nothing happens. No summit sign. No sweeping overlook. No dramatic weather shift […]
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Hen Wallow Falls- Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Hen Wallow Falls is a 90-foot waterfall in Great Smoky Mountains National Park near Cosby, Tennessee, known for its quiet […]
Seasonal Magic in the Smokies: What to Expect on the Trails Each Time of Year
There is something about the Great Smoky Mountains that makes each season feel like its own secret chapter. You can […]
Overnight at LeConte Lodge: Sunset, Sunrise, and the Soul of the Smokies
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.
Where the water falls
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Andrews Bald , Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Pics from a recent hike to Andrews Bald , which is always a favorite of mine. I took some friends […]
Appalachian Trail day hike
In Great Smoky Mountains National Park, there is a beautiful 8 mile section of the Appalachian Trail between Newfound Gap […]
Ramsey Cascades
Ramsey Cascades is the tallest waterfall in the park and one of the most spectacular. Water drops 100 feet over […]
Mouse Creek Falls
Big Creek Trail follows an old railroad grade used to haul lumber out of the mountains during the logging boom […]
Andy's walks in the world 