Weekend Gem: Three Peak and Grayson Highlands Loop
Some places I have traveled over the years have a special place in my heart while others are simply magical beyond expression. The Grayson Highlands in Virginia is one of those magical places. Traversing arching slopes of greens, browns and bright flashes of pinks, orange, reds in sunny meadows while looking for wild ponies, that’s […]
Weekend Gem: Unicoi Crest Lollypop Loop
When social isolation is the name of the game, North Carolina has miles and miles of quiet trails crossing this great state. Get away from the crowds in the Smokies on the other side of Fontana on this 31 mile route. It gives the traveler a good mix of isolated river and ridge line […]
Momentous Adventures: Cosby to Cataloochee Figure 8 Loop
This 67.2 mile loop is amazing! From viewpoints on Balsam Mtn, the BMT, Cataloochee Divide and the A.T. that stretch out for more miles than seem conceivable to the isolated river valleys of Swallow and Palmer where spring has taken recent roots as the winter slides away. I would like to add that this has […]