No Roads, No Kings

Roan Highlands photo

Two different walks — a hike in Roan Highlands and a march in Asheville — offer expressions of what it means to be an American.

Fellowship Afoot

West Prong photo

Hiking the West Prong Trail in the Smokies with a group has its rewards, even if bears steer clear.

In Search of Silence

Harmon Den hike photo

To leave behind the cacophony of human society — especially Fourth of July fireworks — a trip to a wild place was in order.