Hiking the Fiery Gizzard
Fiery Gizzard – Grundy to Foster Falls (Doghole Trail) Trail Length: 13.6 miles roundtrip Hiking time: 7:15 Elevation Gain: 1621 ft Terrain: Rocks, roots, dirt, uneven ground Features: waterfall, amazing views Difficulty: Strenuous This trail became one of my favorites after my wife and I hiked the Grundy Day Loop, then later went further to …
The Hike to Twin Falls at Rock Island State Park
I’ve been meaning to get down to twin falls and do a little hiking at Rock Island State Park for a while now and this weekend I finally made it. We really enjoyed the hike and the beautiful views around the falls. In this article I’ll tell you a little about the park itself and …
Canoeing and Camping at Big South Fork from Station Camp to Blue Heron
I talked to a friend of mine recently whom I haven’t seen in a while and was invited on an overnight canoe float down the Big South Fork with him. I do not have a ton of primitive camping gear nor do I have a canoe, but luckily he has plenty and I was able …
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Hiking Clingmans Dome to Newfound Gap via the Appalachian Trail in the Great Smoky Mountains
Clingmans Dome to Newfound Gap Hike Length: 14.9 Miles Roundtrip Elevation Gain: 2,060 Feet Terrain: Dirt, Overgrown Roots/Sticks, Rocky Features: Spruce-Fir Forest Views Difficulty: Strenuous At 6,643 feet, Clingmans Dome is the third highest peak east of the Mississippi River and features an overlook tower where park tourists gather to see some of the …
Best Places for Camping Near Nashville
There are many great places for camping near Nashville. I compiled a list of camping locations all within about an hour of the Nashville, Tennessee area for anyone visiting and looking for a good place to pitch a tent or park their RV for the night. Or maybe you already live in Tennessee and are …
