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I hope to show you my love for the outdoors through my hiking. I’ll also show you some of my love for food. And maybe some other stuff.
A view from the Appalachian Trail, looking toward Kephart Prong.
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Some Cooking at the Lake
Early August 2025 I took a couple of nights during early August to go canoe camping at Lake James State Park. Had a cool few days; unusual for August, although there is usually a break in temperatures this time of year – just not that cool. Leaving the landing area and civilization: Fishing sucked, but…
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Cataloochee Area Backpack 6/17 – 6/20/24 I made plans to hike a short loop in the Cataloochee area of the GSMNP, partly to use a new tent (REI’s half-dome), but as much to get on the trail again. Six months off was a big pain. Mid-summer ’23, I started to play Pickleball and got addicted. …
Hot August Morning
As opposed to Neil Diamond’s ‘Hot August Night’ I decided on a day hike today. One that I’ve taken plenty of times before, but not in the heat of an early August morning. Reminds me that I really like this trail in the late fall, winter, and early spring. 20 minutes from home, the Boulders…
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