Panthertown Valley is one of my favorite hiking spots in North Carolina. It is located near Cashiers, NC in the western section of the State and was purchased by the Nature Conservancy from Duke Power in 1989. Panthertown is now part of the Nantahala National Forest and has been growing rapidly in popularity - especially over the last ten years. Schoolhouse Falls is one of the most popular waterfalls in Panthertown. When we first visited Panthertown in 2001, there was only the occasional day … [Read more...]
Showers Bring Waterfalls And Flowers For Our Summer Backpacking Trip To Panthertown Valley
July 16, 2015 By 1 Comment
Behind The Falls
July 15, 2015 By Leave a Comment
A recent hike and view from behind Schoolhouse Falls in Panthertown Valley. … [Read more...]
Protected: Appalachian Trail, Wildcat Mountain Trip Report – May 2, 2015
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Appalachian Trail, North Georgia – May 2, 2015 (Dream Version)
May 11, 2015 By Leave a Comment
Took a hike with my son and our dog last weekend. Had an interesting start to the backpacking trip and nearly perfect weather for our camp out. Here is the dream version of the video. … [Read more...]
LEN FOOTE HIKE INN, NORTH GEORGIA – TRIP VIDEO (FEBRUARY 2015)
February 17, 2015 By Leave a Comment
This is a winter hike to the Len Foote Hike Inn that we did with a group of dads and sons from St. Jude Catholic Church. Kudos to the staff at the Inn - who provided outstanding customer service during our visit. What a great place.... … [Read more...]
Bly Gap, North Carolina – January 31, 2015
February 9, 2015 By Leave a Comment
This is a video of a January 31, 2015 backpacking trip to Bly Gap, North Carolina which is located just past the Georgia-North Carolina State line on the Appalachian Trail. Â It was the first time I'd been here in 20 years and it was great to be back. Â Northbound thru-hikers love this place because it marks the completion of the first of fourteen States on the A.T. … [Read more...]
