I finally checked “full moon hike” off my Western North Carolina bucket list with a nighttime trek up Black Balsam. Here’s what I learned about timing, trails, and how to make a full moon hike actually magical.
Tag: Shining Rock Wilderness
My Side of the Mountain
Despite hating the way many Ashevillians gatekeep local haunts, I’ve decided to keep my favorite WNC waterfall a secret.
A Wild Shining Rock Hike
One of the best perks about working remotely with a flexible schedule is what I was able to do last … More
Hiking in the Time of Corona
I was ready, when I was summiting Tennent Mountain, to write that I was merely “whelmed,” (which I swear was … More
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