Summer hiking season is already upon us. Anyone who has ever been to the Smoky Mountains during the dog days of summer knows how hot and humid it can get in the Southern Appalachians. I’d like to offer some tips for beating the heat this summer.
Before we go into anything else, the most important thing [...]
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Every hiker has a list of favorite trails. After many years of hiking in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, I decided to compile a list of what I consider to be the best hikes in the Smokies. If you’re new to the Smokies, use this article as a starting point in trying to decide where [...]
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So what does the Tour de France have to do with hiking in the Smoky Mountains? Well, absolutely nothing. But I thought I would deviate from the subject of this web site for just one day to discuss one of my favorite sports.
Actually, this blog represents the end of my self-imposed boycott of international cycling [...]
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So, you have a big hike lined up in a couple of weeks. You’ve done your research, you know how many miles you’ll be hiking, and you know how much elevation you’ll be climbing that day, but are really ready? There’s nothing worse than getting half-way through a hike and feeling like you’ve already gone [...]
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