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Gear Review—Homemade gravity-fed water filtration system
6 Sep 2016

Gear Review—Homemade gravity-fed water filtration system

by Chad Chandler | posted in: DIY, Gear, Hiking, Videos | 2

Lots of people are passionate about their water filtration systems. It seems like an odd thing to hang your hat on, but whatever floats your boat. This is what I care about in order of importance when it comes to … Continued

camping, craft, DIY, easy, gear kit, hack, hiking, homebrew, mod, modification
Hickey Fork Trail & Falls
17 Apr 2016

Hickey Fork Trail & Falls

by Chad Chandler | posted in: Hiking, North Carolina, Trails, Videos, Waterfalls | 1

Hickey Fork Trail is in Pisgah National Forest, about 10 miles northeast of Hot Springs, North Carolina. It’s easily accessible by car, but you might have trouble using your GPS in the area. Make sure you screenshot the step-by-step directions … Continued

border, fun, Hot Springs, Tennessee, trail
Nantahala Outdoor Center
8 Apr 2016

Nantahala Outdoor Center

by Chad Chandler | posted in: Attractions, Hiking, North Carolina, Videos | 0

The Nantahala Outdoor Center (NOC) is an attraction near the intersection of US HWY 74 and HWY 19 in Bryson City, North Carolina. The site includes shops, restaurants, cabins, a hiker hostel, and all kinds of outdoor adventure. The place … Continued

day, drive, easy, family, fun, trip, weekend
Great Sapphire Valley Outhouse Races
30 Mar 2016

Great Sapphire Valley Outhouse Races

by Chad Chandler | posted in: Attractions, North Carolina, Videos | 0

There’s a free event just outside of Cashiers, North Carolina every February called the Great Sapphire Valley Resort Outhouse Races. The race is a charity event to benefit the Cashiers-Highlands Humane Society. Local clubs and businesses build outhouses on skis … Continued

cashiers, charity, day trip, Highlands, north carolina, outhouses, races, skiing
Frying Pan Mountain Lookout Tower
14 Mar 2016

Frying Pan Mountain Lookout Tower

by Chad Chandler | posted in: Hiking, North Carolina, Trails, Videos | 0

Frying Pan Mountain Lookout Tower sits atop Pisgah National Forest in North Carolina. The tower was built in 1941 and is around 70 feet tall. It provides panoramic views of Cold Mountain, Shining Rock Wilderness Area, and Mount Mitchell, which … Continued

blue ridge parkway, Frying Pan Mountain, hiking, north carolina, Pisgah National Forest, storm, tower

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I succeeded in wearing out the dog this morning and got my fill of fresh water, spring flowers, and bright sunshine.
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I did eight easy miles through the Pine Valley Ranch/Buffalo Creek Region this morning. I don't know how I've never been to this area. It's absolutely gorgeous and it seems like most people don't stray too far from the parking lot. I had the mountains practically to myself. 
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