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Tag: sunrise

Sunrise at Mt LeConte viewed from Alum Cave Bluff in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

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.

adventure, backpacking, hike, hiking, Mt. LeConte, nature, sunrise, travel
A sunrise in Asheville. NC with a "Turn Lights On" street sign in the foreground.

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

Bearwallow Mountain, Black Balsam Knob, Mt. LeConte, Roan Highlands, Sam's Knob, sunrise

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

Black Balsam Knob, Deep Thoughts, hike, hiking, People Are Awful, Social justice warrioring, sunrise

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.

Black Balsam Knob, Influencer Things, influencersinthewild, people watching, sunrise
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