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Sometimes Instincts Are Correct
One of my New Year’s Resolutions was to get less annoyed by people. I’m of the belief that, in general, … More
Mt. Pisgah Gave Me Some Helpful Reminders
Mt. Pisgah was the first hike I went on the first time I came to Asheville to train for the … More
No One Asked for My Recipe for a Nice Little Sunday, and That’s OK
I’m often tickled by influencers of all success levels (but honestly, in this case, most tickled by those of middling-to-not-very … More
Would You Feel Comfortable Living Near a Popular Hiking Trail?
I remember the first time I hiked the Lover’s Leap Hike in Hot Springs—which follows part of the Appalachian Trail—for … More
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
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
Dispatches from the South: 24 Hours in Chattanooga
My brother and I did a whirlwind, hiking-centric 24-hours in Chattanooga. Here’s what we did.
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.
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