Hiking Destinations Archives

Walk The Spillway Trail In Bristol With Your Family

Gwen November 3, 2020November 1, 2020

This easy walking trail takes you through the woods and out at the spillway at South Holston Lake. 3.5 mile hike easy enough for families.

Five Good Reasons To Visit Panther Creek State Park

Gwen October 20, 2020October 16, 2020

Five good reasons to visit Panther Creek State Park in East Tennessee. The views, the hiking, the lake, the activities, and the camping!

Roan Mountain Hike From Carver’s Gap

Gwen August 26, 2020August 25, 2020

The Hike up Roan Mountain from Carver’s Gap is beautiful with mountain views in every direction and a lovely hike through an amazing forest!

Celebrating Our National, State, and Local Parks

Gwen April 20, 2020April 5, 2021

National Parks Week – Celebrating Our Parks National Parks Week is here! We love all of our National, State, and Local Parks and we frequent them. T and I love nature and can’t get enough.Continue readingCelebrating Our National, State, and Local Parks

Backbone Rock Tunnel and Recreational Area

Backbone Rock Tunnel in Shady Valley

Gwen March 11, 2020October 9, 2020

Backbone Rock Tunnel in Shady Valley The History of “The Shortest Tunnel In The World” Back in 1901, Backbone Rock rested solidly in the Cherokee National Forest and extended itself prominently from Iron Mountain effectivelyContinue readingBackbone Rock Tunnel in Shady Valley

Hike Laurel Fork Falls in Hampton Tennessee

Gwen February 20, 2020February 1, 2021

Hike Laurel Falls in Hampton Tennessee Beautiful Falls and Great Hike in North East Tennessee Imagine this… The weather is in the high fifties as you find yourself meandering down a wooded trail lined onContinue readingHike Laurel Fork Falls in Hampton Tennessee

Reasons To Visit Watauga Lake and The Cherokee National Forest

Gwen November 14, 2019October 13, 2020

Reasons To Visit Watauga Lake and The Cherokee National Forest The Best Part of Living in East Tennessee Today we are talking all about Watauga Lake! When we first moved to Elizabethton we were soContinue readingReasons To Visit Watauga Lake and The Cherokee National Forest

The Blue Ridge Parkway Linville Falls The Blowing Rock

Blowing Rock and Linville Falls Adventure

Gwen June 17, 2019October 16, 2020

The Blowing Rock and Linville Falls Adventure Hiking To Linville Falls and Also Enjoying The Views From The Blowing Rock The Blue Ridge Parkway leads to some amazing destinations. These tree-lined roads with their charmingContinue readingBlowing Rock and Linville Falls Adventure

Best Family Hiking Trip In East Tennessee

Gwen June 4, 2019September 17, 2020

Best Family Hiking Trip In East Tennessee Hiking With Kids T and I do a lot of hiking. I have actually been taking him since he was a baby. In those early days, he hadContinue readingBest Family Hiking Trip In East Tennessee

Another Fall Hike Up Roan Mountain From Carver’s Gap

Gwen October 29, 2018January 11, 2021

Another Fall Hike Up Roan Mountain From Carver’s Gap We Love Hiking In The Fall The Best Visiting Roan Mountain has become a huge part of our lives. We love hiking in general. The benefitsContinue readingAnother Fall Hike Up Roan Mountain From Carver’s Gap