I set out to backpack the 22-mile southern loop of the Linville Gorge the first weekend in November of 2018. Not only was it peak colors, but the fact that it was November meant that I didn’t have to worry … Continued
Oconee Station is a Revolutionary War era homestead located in northwest South Carolina. The site features a paved parking lot, picnic tables, restrooms, and a small lake. There is no fee to park at the site, but contributions are welcome. … Continued
I have hiked this area pretty thoroughly. I’ve done the Art Loeb Trail in sections both ways and have thru-hiked it twice. Last time, I day-hiked it in 13 hours. I’ve done Cat Gap and John Rock. So imagine my … Continued
Despite growing up in Alabama, I’ve never really explored northwest Alabama. I’ve driven through the area to get to Memphis, but that’s about it. I was pleasantly surprised by the diverse flora and fauna in the Sipsey Wilderness. Hiking Sipsey … Continued
Read about my complete Uinta Highline Trail experience, including prep, gear, logistics, and post-hike impressions. We woke up feeling fresh and backtracked along the Uinta Highline Trail. We could have taken the Mirror Lake trail, but we went all the … Continued
Read about my complete Uinta Highline Trail experience, including prep, gear, logistics, and post-hike impressions. I barely slept the third night of our hike because I was stressed about hitching the next day. Let me point out that I wasn’t … Continued
Read about my complete Uinta Highline Trail experience, including prep, gear, logistics, and post-hike impressions. We were packed up and hiking a little before 7:00 am. We needed to crank out some mileage or figure out an alternate exit point … Continued
Read about my complete Uinta Highline Trail experience, including prep, gear, logistics, and post-hike impressions. We woke up to beautiful weather on the second day of our hike. The scattered clouds offered a welcome reprieve from the hot sun and … Continued
Read about my complete Uinta Highline Trail experience, including prep, gear, logistics, and post-hike impressions. The very first day of our trip was dedicated to travel. We left home a little before 2:00 am ET and didn’t get to our … Continued
Read about my complete Uinta Highline Trail experience, including prep, gear, logistics, and post-hike impressions. My hike on the Uinta Highline Trail will cover 65 miles over 5½ days. That’s much slower than normal for me, but I’m hiking with … Continued