In a previous post, I talked about hiking Borestone Mountain. A lot. Probably too much. That said, I had never hiked it in the winter before. Since our family was back in Maine for Christmas in 2024, I thought I’d make the most of the opportunity. […] “Hiking Borestone Mountain—but in the winter this time! (ME)”
Backpacking through parts of Shenandoah National Park (VA)
I originally planned to return to the Smokies and hike from Newfound Gap to Fontana Dam, but Hurricane Helene intervened. While it’s possible we might have been able to make it west across the state, we opted not to chance it and pivoted toward someplace north instead. […] “Backpacking through parts of Shenandoah National Park (VA)”
Hiking the Eagle Rock Trail (ME)
While visiting family over the summer, I was looking for day hikes in places I hadn’t heard of before. That’s when I discovered Eagle Rock Trail. It’s not too long—just under 3.6 mi out (and another 3.6 mi back), with a short spur to Raven Ledge which gives you great views to the west and southwest. […] “Hiking the Eagle Rock Trail (ME)”
Hiking the Profile and Grandfather Trails at Grandfather Mountain State Park (NC)
Grandfather Mountain is unique among North Carolina’s state parks: there’s the actual state park, but there’s also the privately owned and operated Grandfather Mountain attraction (that includes the Mile High Swinging Bridge). Five of us traveled to Watauga County for a three-day, two-night “base camping” adventure, splitting our time between the two. […] “Hiking the Profile and Grandfather Trails at Grandfather Mountain State Park (NC)”
Hiking (part of) the Weetock Trail in Croatan National Forest (NC)
We were supposed to hike the Neusiok Trail today. We set up a shuttle near Oyster Point Campground, then parked at the Pine Cliff Equestrian Trailhead. The rain was still pounding down, and within a few feet of trail, I stepped in puddles three to four inches deep. […] “Hiking (part of) the Weetock Trail in Croatan National Forest (NC)”
Backpacking the Tricorner Loop: Great Smoky Mountains National Park (NC/TN)
[Note: this trip covers four days (well, three and a half, really), but rather than write a separate post for each day of our Tricorner Loop trip, I’m going to consolidate my thoughts into a single post. On YouTube, I posted each day as its own video, but in the future, I think I’ll edit even multiday adventures into an amalgamated whole. […] “Backpacking the Tricorner Loop: Great Smoky Mountains National Park (NC/TN)”
Hiking part of the AT over Barren Mountain (ME)
When I was in high school. a friend invited me to hike Barren Mountain with him and one of his other friends. Back then, the fire lookout was still intact—I remember napping in the cab. It’s gone now—it had been before the last time I climbed Barren, which was…I don’t remember. […] “Hiking part of the AT over Barren Mountain (ME)”