Our small group of three walked the Raccoon Run Trail today at Conestee Nature Park out to the very end…
The Rocky River Nature Park, Anderson, SC
On Sunday, January 3rd, we explored The Rocky River Nature Park in Anderson. It’s a work in progress, and they…
Nalley Brown Nature Park, Easley, South Carolina
We did a short hike at Nalley Brown Nature Park in Easley off Adger Road not too far from Big…
Black Rock Mountain State Park, Georgia James E. Edmond Backcountry Trail
Yesterday we hiked with friends at Black Rock State Park near Clayton, Georgia. It was a very nice day, with…
Winter Hike to Jumping Off Rock
Yesterday a group of eleven avid hikers trekked to Jumping Off Rock in the Jocassee Gorges of South Carolina. This…
Bracken Preserve
Yesterday we hiked at Bracken Preserve near Brevard, North Carolina. Brevard is a bustling little mountain town (population about…
Thoughts From the Bench
August 28, 2023 It’s been a while since I posted anything here to ‘Thoughts From the Bench. ‘ Lots has…
Dismal Falls and Others/Panthertown Valley, NC
We decided we would hike to Dismal Falls in Panthertown Valley yesterday as a meetup hike. I found some pretty…
Appreciating the Essence of All Living Things
As a hiker, I come into contact with nature often. We are blessed with beautiful mountain views in greens…
Whole Food Plant Based Diet References
If you want to skip my comments and go directly to the references, just scroll down to the bottom of…
Hiking the Carolinas 