Casual Climbers: Unfit Hikers in the Carolinas

In this week's trail snacks episode, we are in Tennessee's Panther Creek State Park and discuss the Seven Sinkholes Trail. This short hike features some of the more interesting rock features we've seen on a trail. The show will be on hiatus for two months while Roy recovers from shoulder surgery. We'll see you in June!

In this full episode, we are in the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest and discuss the Long Branch Loop Trail. We also have a fun-fact about the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest, and review one of my favorite stops in that area - Expedition: Bigfooot Museum.

In this week's trail snacks episode, we head back to the Nantahala National Forest and discuss a nice short waterfall hike: Alarka Creek Falls Trail.

In this full episode, we are back in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and discuss the Jakes Creek Trail to Avent Cabin. We also have a fun-fact about the Elkmont Ghost Town right there, and review a nice nearby restaurant in Gatlingburg, TN - Hungry Bear BBQ.

In this week's special episode, we spotlight five more waterfalls that you can get to in 15 minutes or less: Tom Branch Falls, Mingo Falls, Sunburst Falls, Bridal Veil Falls, and Dry Falls.

In this full episode, we are back in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and discuss the Oconaluftee River Trail. We also have a fun-fact about the seven clans of the Cherokee tribe, and review another nice native-owned restaurant in Cherokee - Paul's Family Restaurant.

In this Trail Snacks episode, we discuss King Creek Falls Trail in the Sumter National Forest in South Carolina. This fairly easy trail provides a fun trek along a large creek and ends in a spectacular 70' waterfall.

In this full episode, we are back in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and discuss a truly great trail - Deep Creek Waterfall Loop. We also have a fun-fact about Sequoia - a remarkable figure in Cherokee history, and review a great native-owned restaurant in nearby Cherokee, NC, called Native-Brews Tap & Grill.

In this Trail Snacks episode, we discuss Lakeside Loop Trail in Table Rock State Park in South Carolina. This trail circles Pinnacle Lake and provides some truly great views of Table Rock. We also discuss the Spring Trailblaze Challenge to raise funds for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. To register or for more information, go to https://secure2.wish.org/site/TR?pg=entry&fr_id=6183

In this week's full episode, we head a little east in South Carolina and discuss a short historical hike in Croft State Park: Whitestone Springs Trail. We also have a fun-fact about the history of the park, and review my go-to hiking shoes that I am never without - Merrell Moab 3.