Botanizing on the Bartram Trail

I was reminded of the existence of the Bartram Trail after hiking past the terminus at Cheoah Bald on the AT last fall. When my dear AT friend, Mudsmeller and I started to plan a spring hike, we took a closer look at the Bartram Trail and decided to give it a go. We were … Continue reading Botanizing on the Bartram Trail →

AT Revisited!

Why has hiking and backpacking along a remote trail become my passion and obsession is a question I ask myself and is sometimes asked of me. Well, besides visiting the unspoiled beauty of wild places, getting up-close with nature and just simple things like a beautiful sunset or the starry night sky, there is the … Continue reading AT Revisited! →