It has become an annual tradition to head out to the Great Smoky Mountains and Greenbriar Cove during peak wildflower season to explore the Porter's Creek Trail. Three of my hiking buddies and I recently hiked the trail to spend a wonderful evening camped at Backcountry Campsite #31 followed by a 13.5 mile hike on … Continue reading Exploring Wildflowers on Porter’s Creek Trail
Tag: Great Smoky Mountain National Park
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!

