An Asheville local’s 2026 Western North Carolina bucket list, featuring must-do hikes, weekend trips, food tours, and Blue Ridge experiences.
Tag: Mt. LeConte
A Sunrise at Mt LeConte
After getting laid off at a Virginia rest stop, I hiked to watch the sunrise at Mt. LeConte. Reflections on layoffs, friendship, and the kind of clarity only the Smokies can give you.
The Best Sunrise Hikes in Asheville (and Western North Carolina)
I recently updated my list of favorite sunsets in Western North Carolina, so I thought it was only fair to … 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
Rise & Grind
There’s few social media captions I hate more than anything including any form of #RiseandGrind. I could write paragraphs about … More
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