Weekend Gem-Little River, Collins and Goshen Lollipop Loop (Winter 2025)
It’s been awhile since I had been in the Smokies for a backpacking trip and I was excited! I have done all these trails except this section of the Sugarlands Mountain TR before both on my own and guiding clients. Goshen Prong, Clingmans, the A.T stretch and Campsite #30 hold special memories for me when […]
Weekend Gem-Mt. Rogers Loop 2024
Well, It’s time again for a trip to Grayson Highlands for the Mt. Rogers Loop. This amazing 19 mile loop has now become an every year occurrence for Dee and me. Last year we went in Fall and discovered that there were very little ponies to be had? I looked up information about when the […]
Weekend Gem-Laurel Branch Arch Hunt
There is a Big South Fork saying that says “One adventure leads to another” ain’t that the truth my friends. This week me and my honey went to Sawmill TH for another arch hunt. After looking at the mesmerizing BSF Landforms Site for the area this week, I was optimistic about the prospects of a […]