Hiking the Appalachian Trail from Allen Gap, TN Tennessee A Short But Tough Stretch on the Appalachian NST On this beautiful day, we hiked a short section of the Appalachian Trail. We began at the Allen Gap trailhead and followed the ridge through the Cherokee National Forest, right on the Tennessee-North Carolina border. The scenery […]
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My Short Cut Hike up Chuckey Mountain Tennessee Our Attempt to Climb Chuckey Mountain We planned to hike two miles up Chuckey Mountain in the Cherokee National Forest, following the Meadow Creek Mountain Trail. However, once we started, it was clear the mountain had other plans for us. Our first challenge was taking off our
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Rocking the Rocks at Margarette Falls Trail! Tennessee Stones, Rocks, and Roots on Our Way to Margarette Falls We hiked the Margarette Falls Trail by the West Fork Dry Creek, and it was tougher than we expected. The trail in the Bald Mountains is almost 3 miles long and is supposed to be moderate, but
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A Day of Discovery in Stone Mountain Park Georgia April 2022 Reaching the Summit, The Walk-Up Trail We started our hike up the Walk-Up Trail on Stone Mountain on a cool, clear day. The one-mile climb was a steady workout, but the views of Georgia’s landscape made it worth it. As we got higher, we
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Our Stay in Windsor, SC South Carolina March – April 2022 The Charm of Our Pine Acres Airbnb April 1, 2022 4.81 mi 1:26:47 hrs 59 °F x April 10, 2025 3.78 mi 0:49:29 hrs 46 °F x Our Last Morning Walk in Windsor, SC April 1, 2022 4.81 mi 1:26:47 hrs 59 °F Our
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Exploring Congaree’s Untouched Beauty South Carolina March 2022 Getting Soaked in Congaree National Park Despite the anticipated rain and thunderstorms, we explored Congaree National Park on our last day in the Windsor area. At the Harry Hampton Visitor Center – the name pays tribute to the man who helped save Congaree – we learned that
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Aiken State Park South Carolina March 2022 A Crisp Morning Jog at AIken State Park Our Windsor Airbnb’s convenient location, just three miles from Aiken State Park, made it easy to visit this outdoor gem. Our first visit was after a good night’s sleep. We headed to the park for a revitalizing run under a
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Our Convenient Stay in Hanahan, SC South Carolina March 2022 Our Stay at A Budget-Friendly Base We arrived early at our new Airbnb in Hanahan, SC. A few minutes after the scheduled check-in, the cleaners left, and we were greeted by a fresh scent upon opening the door. As usual, we began our ‘Hemmes-proofed’ ritual
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A Day at Magnolia Plantation and Gardens South Carolina March 2022 A Walk Through Magnolia Gardens and Home Magnolia Plantation and Gardens was in full bloom on a perfect spring day. This historic site, which first welcomed visitors in 1870, was a stunning blend of cultivated and untamed beauty. As we walked through the gardens,
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A Stroll Through Historic Georgetown, SC South Carolina March 2022 Soaking Up the Southern Charm in Little Charleston We went to see downtown historic Georgetown, the third-oldest city in the state after Beaufort and Charleston. Georgetown, established in 1729, is a charming town filled with quaint shops and historic antebellum architecture. . Georgetown was a
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