A ‘thigh-burning’ climb, elusive landmarks and a beagle mix named Caesar on a trek in Cherokee National Forest near Hartford.
Torpor on Tellico
A winter fishing trip came up empty except for sunshine, fellowship and “the best damn bbq in East Tennessee.”
Views Obstructed, Insights Gained
The passage of years can alter vistas, but it doesn’t diminish the pull of Pappy’s Point in the Urban Wilderness’ Baker Creek Preserve.
Fun Finding Fungi
Naturalists lead foragers, experienced and inexperienced alike, on a mushroom-hunting expedition at Ijams Nature Center.
No Roads, No Kings
Two different walks — a hike in Roan Highlands and a march in Asheville — offer expressions of what it means to be an American.
Touching Grass
Finding a refuge for ‘brain-grazing reflection’ during tumultuous times by taking a walk through Collier Preserve in Powell.
In the Belly of the Mountain
A tour of Tuckaleechee Caverns: slippery steps, stalactites and stalagmites, a waterfall, and maybe a mastodon tooth.
Paddling Through History
A memorable spill at an elusive ledge colors a recent run through storied Sycamore Shoals on the Watauga River.
Dog Overboard
Unexpected adventures — including impromptu swims, wildlife encounters and surprise car chases — with canine companions on outdoor excursions.
From Appalachia to the Atlantic
A visit to Edisto Beach offers a contrast to the mountains of East Tennessee in just about every way possible.