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Wesser Bald Part 1

I always look forward to hiking Wesser Bald. It is a moderate hike along the Appalachian Trail (AT) leaving from Tellico Gap. This year was even more special because I had Wessy with me. So [...]

Linville Falls is the most popular waterfall in the Blue Ridge Mountains because of its accessibility to the Blue Ridge Parkway. It's a spectacular three-tiered waterfall plunging into Linville Gorge beginning with the upper falls [...]

Back to the top of Cow Rock

I'm going to try to keep this short, so I can just get it posted. We hiked Cow Rock Mountain (again) and it did not disappoint. The trail has changed some because there has been [...]

Shhhhh It’s a Secret Falls!

The Secret has long been "out." Secret Falls located about six miles outside of Highlands, NC, is a new favorite, and Wessy gives it a "five-paw" experience. Locals call it a secret and try not [...]

AT Views and Wildcat Again

I absolutely love ridgeline views along the Appalachian Trail. For one thing, if I'm on a ridgeline, I usually don't have to climb a lot—well, in my dreams. In places, the trail just rolls along. [...]