Leaves are down at Potato Creek
By Brian | November, 24, 2009

Most all of the leaves have fallen off the trees out at Potato Creek State Park and its interesting how different the trails look...

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Alum Cave Trail to Mt. LeConte
By Ruby | September, 27, 2009

This trail is considered the shortest and easiest (yeah right) way to get to the top of Mount LeConte. It is a 5 mile steady, often steeply ascending trail has precipitous steps and narrow rock ledges . It is not a good trail for anyone afraid of heights due to the sheer drop off on many areas of the trail. Also remember, what steeply ascends....steeply descends as this is not a loop trail. It is a strenuous yet beautiful trail in the Great Smoky Mountains.

 

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Two hikers rescued after getting lost in the woods after dark
By Ruby | September, 27, 2009

(Alternate Title: What not to do while hiking)

Brian and I love to hike. In fact we pack our vacations with as much hiking as the weather and our aging bodies will allow. But this time we tried to squeeze in one hike we shouldn't have. It all started as we headed out on a Friday towards TN to hike in the Smoky Mountains for a week. We decided we would leave early, stop in Southern Indiana, and hike in the Jackson-Washington State Forest before spending the night. Turns out we spent a little longer out in the woods than we planned...

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Turkey Run State Park
By Ruby | May, 03, 2009

One of Indiana's best hiking experiences!

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Metcalf Bottoms/Little Brier Gap Trails
By Ruby | April, 19, 2009

Two nice trails in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park that can be done together.

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