A Run-In With a Twin Leaf Monster on the Big Butt Trail

I refer to South Slope’s Twin Leaf Brewery as the forgotten brewery. That’s no real shade towards this establishment, which … More

Why Do the People of Western North Carolina Get So Befuddled by Shorts in Cold Weather?

Two years ago, my cousin was visiting, and we drove to Smoky Mountain National Park to hike Charlie’s Bunion. It … More

I’m going to write something here that I’ve said often in person and probably shouldn’t say in print, but I’ve … More

I’ve confessed before to becoming a bit of a hiking snob lately. I’m pretty vocal about differentiating between “hikes” and … More

Why isn’t the Pisgah Inn a happening, Asheville-adjacent hangout spot?

On a hike to Pisgah Forest’s Twin Falls, I bitch about how nature isn’t always relaxing.

One of the best perks about working remotely with a flexible schedule is what I was able to do last … More

My very favorite Western North Carolina hike is a makeshift loop featuring the MTS and Flat Laurel Creek trails.

Madison County’s Rich Mountain FIre Tower is an excellent hike for those who don’t love heights.

A friend recently told me that they’d been living in Asheville for several years when one day, on the way … More