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    Perfect Gifts for Hikers in 2024: Hiking Essentials Guide

    November 8, 2019 - By 

    * As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases * Having the right gear can elevate a hiking experience. If you’re shopping for a hiker, these essentials are perfect for their next adventure. Waterproof Hiking Boots Stay dry and protected with durable, waterproof hiking boots. Essential for tough weather and rocky trails, ensuring comfort and protection against wet conditions or hazards like snake bites. Advanced Hiking Backpack A modern hiking backpack with a built-in hydration pack is crucial. Look for lightweight designs with multiple compartments for snacks, first aid, and gear. Trekking Poles Give hikers added knee support and…

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    Foothills Parkway 16 New Miles

    February 5, 2019 - By 

    The Foothills Parkway has been known as the oldest unfinished highway project in Tennessee. The 5.6 mile section connecting Cosby to US-321 was completed in the late 1960’s. The 16.9 mile section connecting Walland to Chilhowee Lake was completed in 1966. This left a massive gap between the sections of the Foothills Parkway. November 10, 2018 a 16 mile missing section of this road has been opened. You can now drive from Chilhowee Lake to Wears Valley to complete a beautiful 33 mile drive. This beautiful drive includes scenic views of Townsend, Gregory Bald, the Unicoi Mountains, Clingman’s Dome, Thunderhead…

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    Pickett State Park Camping

    January 29, 2019 - By 

    Pickett State Park is the perfect campground for families and stargazers. The state park has an abundance of hiking trails, camping options and recreational activities. You are sure to never be bored while camping at Pickett. Camping Options There are tent camping options that range from backcountry camping to tent camping with electric and water. If you have an RV, there are campsites with electric and water hookups and a dump station on site. Don’t want to camp? Rent one of the cabins. All of the cabins with the exception of the rustic cabins have central heat and air. If…

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    Chimney Top Trail – 2 Years After The Wildfire

    November 6, 2018 - By 

    Some days you just need to get away to the mountains for a good hike. That’s exactly what my husband and I did and we had the perfect weather and fall colors. We spend our morning on one of our favorite trails in the Smokes, The Chimneys. It’s been several years since we’ve been on the Chimney trail. The last time we did this hike we took our two kiddos who were 3 and 8 and the time. This is not an easy trail as it is a mostly uphill. You have to climb numerous stairs to get to the…

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    First Time Camper Buying Tips

    May 9, 2018 - By 

    As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases We did it! We bought our very first camper!! We had to jump through a few hoops to get it, but we have a nice shiny camper sitting on our driveway now. I want to tell you all about the hoops that we had to jump through and the things our salesman didn’t tell us so that you are prepared if you decide to buy a camper. I am by no means an expert on this (in fact I would say that I am a noob). I’m very thankful we have…