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Jesse

My name is Jesse and I am a lifelong Tennessee resident. By day I am a web designer/developer with a background in marketing. I enjoy hiking, spending time with my kids, going to the gym, traveling, and a good craft beer.

Backpack Review: Osprey Men’s Flapjack

by Jesse

I’m a big fan of Osprey backpacks. I only own 2, the Flapjack and the Viper 9. I really see no need to ever own another because between the 2 they do everything I need. I use the Flapjack for an all purpose backpack. The Viper 9 is my hydration pack, a great lightweight day pack. Unless …

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Categories Hiking Gear
Hiking alone

How Many Miles can you Hike in a Day?

by Jesse

You may know how fast you walk or run, but want to know how that translates to hiking on rough terrain, up and down hills, and maybe carrying a extra weight on your back. A leisurely stroll is going to be around 2mph, a brisk walk will closer to 3.5mph. So how many miles can …

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Categories Hiking
Burgess Falls

Top 5 Waterfall Hikes Near Cookeville, TN

by Jesse

The Cumberland Plateau and Upper Cumberland Region is a beautiful part of the state of Tennessee. Cookeville is right in the heart of it all. Cookeville is the largest city you’ll find between Nashville and Knoxville and is home to Tennessee Tech University. Coming in at the 23rd largest city in the state, as of …

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Categories Featured, Hiking, Middle Tennessee

Virgin Falls State Natural Area

by Jesse

Virgin Falls is a wonderful hike in middle Tennessee and is rated strenuous. There are more difficult hikes out there, but if you are out of shape this may not be the one for you. It’s a little under 9 miles round trip and the way back might test you a little bit if you …

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Categories Hiking, Middle Tennessee, Trail Reports

Beginner’s Hiking Gear Checklist

by Jesse

This may seem like an obvious list of hiking gear to pack to some of you but others could be new to hiking or may be visiting the area soon and plan to hike. I will go through everything you will need and some things that you don’t need but may want, to get you …

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Tennessee Hiking Report is a website that shares about hiking, backpacking, and camping locations in Tennessee. You’ll also find more general information about these topics here.

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