Riding Tsali in the Snow
What can you do when a snow storm dumps more than five inches on a Tuesday in late February in the mountains of western North Carolina? Schools are closed. Roads are treacherous—if you're lucky, the power is on. Should you…
True Adventure Lies 15 Minutes Beyond The Parking Lot
The woods have become my own, and this walk is a truly personal experience. I have a friend who calls this “the 15-minutes-beyond-the-parking-lot rule."
Waterfalls in Winter
I’ve always believed that if you’re going on a hike, it’s a lot more fun and a lot more interesting if you have an exciting destination in mind. This could be a good view off the top of a rocky…