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Hike to Rainbow Falls
I’m so excited for the warm months, because that means lots and lots of hiking!! Over Mother’s Day weekend we trekked to Rainbow Falls, and this time we had along a couple of extras – Matt’s mom and...
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Hike to Siler’s Bald
Yay for more hiking! This time we set our sights on… Siler’s Bald Roundtrip: 9.3 miles (we went a bit farther than that because we also took a side jaunt up to Clingman’s Dome) Total Elevation Gain:...
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Hike to Spence Field and Rocky Top
Spence Field & Rocky Top via Lead Cove Trail Roundtrip Length: 10.6 miles Total Elevation Gain: 3,650 Feet Directions to Trailhead: From the Townsend “Y” intersection, drive west for 5.6 miles on...
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Smoky Mountains Hike to Charlie’s Bunion | Take Two!
Hark, a post! The last couple of weeks have been full of things that have kept me away from the blog, mainly getting our carpet replaced, followed by me getting sick! Our house is all put back together...
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Hiking in Florida | Grayton Beach and Topsail Hill Preserve
Grayton Beach State Park For information about location and the other amenities available, see the official site of Grayton Beach State Park. While vacationing on the Florida panhandle, we went on the...
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How To Hike With A Toddler On Your Back
We live right next door to the Great Smoky Mountains, home to 850 miles of some of the best hiking trails in the country. Before our kids were born we had a few years of being avid weekend hikers....
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River Styx Spring Hike | Mammoth Cave Kentucky
Now that our kids are no longer babies we have been able to start easing our way into hiking again. We used to be avid hikers, spending several weekends per month in the mountains and traversing some...
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Hiking the Twin Arches Loop Trail in Big South Fork
During a camping trip to Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area we planned to hike to the Twin Arches, a pair of sandstone arches that are considered the largest natural bridge in Tennessee...
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Hiking to Fall Creek Falls
While camping at Fall Creek Falls we had to take in a nice hike! The weather was set to be perfect, with a chilly morning giving way to sunshine and warmth in the early afternoon. We parked at the...
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Walker Sisters Place Hike and Metcalf Bottoms Picnic Area
The Little Brier Gap trail to Walker Sisters Place begins at the Metcalf Bottoms Trail next to the wildly popular picnic area. Locals and tourists alike arrive early in the morning to claim the...
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Hike to Charlie's Bunion
We take for granted that we have the Smoky Mountains practically in our backyard, so yesterday we decided to remedy that and take a day hike to Charlie's Bunion (kooky name, right?) My favorite quote...
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Hiking the Rich Mountain Loop Trail
A few weeks ago, we headed back to the Smokies and tackled another hiking trail. This time, the Rich Mountain Loop was the one on our radar. The trail is 8.5 miles with an elevation gain of 1,736...
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Hike to Gregory Bald (and other stupid things people do to see a flower)
The Trail: Gregory Bald (via Parsons Branch). The Distance: ~9 miles roundtrip. Elevation gain of 2,300ft. The Crew: Yours Truly, Mr. Yours Truly, and our buds (who are in way better shape than us)...
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Hike to Ryan Mountain | Joshua Tree National Park
When we were in California in June so Matt could be a groomsman in a friend's wedding, we decided to get up at the crack of dawn one morning and go for a hike! Matt has fond memories of Joshua Tree...
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Hike to Ramsey Cascades, and getting more than we bargained for!
The Trail: Ramsey (or Ramsay) Cascades Trail The Distance: 8 miles (total elevation gain 2,375ft) Trail head info: Right here We are now convinced that we will become bear chow if we don't begin our...
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Hiking Little Bottoms Trail - Crazy Tornado Damage!
The Trail: Abrams Falls via Little Bottoms The Distance: 10+ miles roundtrip, ~1,500ft elevation gain. How to get there: (from: http://www.cadescove.net ) Take US 321 from Maryville until you come to...
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Hike to Brushy Mountain
Trail: Brushy Mountain via Trillium Gap Distance: 6.8 miles round trip Total Elevation Gain: 1,745 feet Directions: At light #8 in Gatlinburg, turn onto Airport Road. After 0.7 miles, stay to the...
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Hike to Mt. LeConte!
The Trail: Mt. LeConte via Alum Cave Bluffs The Distance: 10 miles roundtrip The Climb: 2,763 feet A few weeks ago we tackled the big boy and clomped our way to Mt. LeConte! There are several ways to...
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Hike to Mt. Cammerer Fire Tower
The Trail: Mt. Cammerer Fire Tower Duration: 12 miles roundtrip Elevation gain: 2,470 feet Directions to Trail: At the junction of 441 and 321 in Gatlinburg (Light 3), turn to travel eastbound on...
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Hiking the Rich Mountain Loop - In Snow!
Last month, Kara & Remington joined us for a wintry hike on the Rich Mountain Loop Trail. We first hiked this route last summer, and we were interested to see the differences that the colder...
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2011 Hiking Round-Up
Matt and I found a new love for hiking in 2011, and we've had a blast sharing our photos on the blog. In case you missed some of our adventures, here's a collection of all of our hikes from last...
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Hiking the Lumber Ridge Trail
Back in February, we took our last cold weather hike - the Lumber Ridge Trail, beginning in Tremont. This trek can best be described as a nice, peaceful stroll through the woods. Winter hikes are...
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