I remember the first time I hiked the Lover’s Leap Hike in Hot Springs—which follows part of the Appalachian Trail—for … More
Category: The Great Outdoors
A Winter Hiking Bucket List to Keep Me Honest
Every season, I say I’m going to hike more. And though I don’t do badly on the hiking front, I … More
How to Behave Around Bears
“Asheville was in the news again last night,” my father said when he arrived at my apartment for a long … More
Bruised Egos, Asses, and Ears on Mt. LeConte
While I may favor some other hikes more due to nostalgia and proximity, I think the Smoky’s Mt. LeConte is—if … More
Fall Foliage is Beautiful. Leaf Peepers Are Monsters.
This week, Instagram exploded with photos of the upper parkway’s foliage in peak bloom, so I decided to head up … More
A Good Murphy’s Law Weekend
Sometimes, plans going wrong legitimately ruin your day. And sometimes, it just causes you to pivot and discover something new, … More
The Hills Are Alive…With Lululemon
Sometimes you just want to do yoga atop a gorgeous mountain. And sometimes you just want photographic proof that you’re the kind of gal who does yoga on top of a mountain.
You Never Know What You’re Going to Get at a Black Balsam Sunrise
Black Balsam knob is one of the most picturesque places in Western North Carolina, so you expect sunrise influencing. You don’t expect NSFW pregnancy photoshoots.
A Tale of Two Mohicans
Chimney Rock State Park stood in for the Adirondacks during the filming of The Last of the Mohicans, and while they look the same, the vibes are wildly different.
A Pretty Nice Little Saturday
Nice little Saturdays are underrated.
