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 …
What Is Leave No Trace?
Most of us have at least heard the phrase, many of us live by it when in the outdoors. Especially regular campers and backpackers. Casual hikers and occasional campers though may not know exactly what “Leave No Trace” means or how they can practice it. That’s what we’re going to cover today. Leave No Trace …
The Best Child Carrier Backpack Accessories For Hiking
Just because you have a new baby or young child doesn’t mean you have to take a break from hiking. With a good carrier backpack and the right child carrier backpack accessories you can start enjoying nature again in no time! They do come with a price tag, but think of it as an investment …
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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 …
Tennessee State Animals and Plants (With Pictures)
All U.S. states, Tennessee included, have state animals and state plants. For example, the state bird of Tennessee is the Northern Mockingbird. Sometimes there is just one state species like this but many times there are multiple. In this article I’m going to give you a list of all Tennessee state animals as well as …
