Chau-Ram Falls is nestled in Chau-Ram County Park in upstate South Carolina. The park has a $2 entry fee per vehicle and features public camping, hiking, swimming, fishing, and kayaking. There are restrooms, showers, a vending machine, and even a … Continued
Yellow Branch Falls is a 50-foot cascade near Walhalla, SC. It’s practically across the street from Issaqueena Falls and Stumphouse Tunnel, so you could make a day of visiting attractions in the area. There is a parking lot with a … Continued
Andrew Ramey Falls is an impressive cascade in Oconee County, South Carolina. The pool at the base of the falls is only about 18 inches deep, but it’s sandy and would make for a great lounging area on a hot … Continued
Whiteside Mountain is a popular tourist attraction nestled between Cashiers and Highlands in North Carolina. The hike is comprised of a 2-mile loop and has scenic views at the top. There is a large gravel parking lot with privies and … Continued
I’ve made some changes from my usual gear list. This is about as low as I can comfortably get my base weight with a bear canister in the mix. I loved using the Opsack for food storage on the Uinta … Continued
The logistics involved with my recent hikes of the Uinta Highline Trail and the John Muir Trail—both necessitating flights and hotels—were very inefficient. I spent more time and money getting to and from the trail than I think was necessary. … Continued
I like to take a backpacking trip in the late summer/early fall each year. It forces me to stay in shape and it allows me to explore different regions of the country fairly inexpensively. You save a lot of money … Continued
Read about my complete Uinta Highline Trail experience, including prep, gear, logistics, and post-hike impressions. I’ve published summaries and pictures of each day of our Uinta Highline Trail (UHT) section hike, but I also shot videos. I finally got around … Continued
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