Our Stay in Greeneville, TN Tennessee A Mountain Sanctuary in Greeneville, TN April 11, 2022 2.13 mi 0:41:57 hrs 70 °F We arrived just outside Greeneville, Tennessee, and settled into a newly refurbished mountain cabin. Hemmes was happy here. For the first time since last August in Lily, SD, he could safely explore while we […]
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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 Memorable Reunion with Ann at Shelby Farms Park Tennessee A Shared Moment With Coffee and Conversation On January 21st, 2022, a cold but sunny day, I met my friend Ann and her dog for a walk at Shelby Farms Park in Memphis. We first connected years ago, in 2007, at the Naperville International Women’s
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A Quiet Morning at Graceland: Unveiling the King’s Story Tennessee January 2022 Unveiling Elvis’ Life Within Graceland’s Walls When in Memphis, a visit to the Graceland Mansion is ofcourse a must-see. So, on this crisp Saturday morning in February, we arrived at Graceland before the crowds. We were the only two passengers as we boarded
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A Stroll Through Memphis’ Vibrant Hubs: Cooper-Young & Overton Square Tennessee January 2022 Cooper-Young’s Remarkable Revival Cooper-Young is a historic neighborhood in Memphis’ Midtown section with a rich past. It played a significant role in housing its working class in the early 20th century. The neighborhood’s decline began gradually in the mid-20th century, but by
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A Chilly Winter Walk through Downtown Memphis, TN Tennessee January 2022 Blues on Hold! Beale Street Strolling down Beale Street in downtown Memphis, TN, we missed the vibrant energy of festivals and outdoor blues concerts due to the cold weather. Guess we’ll have to come back to experience the true blues vibe! The Transformation of
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