The Wandering Appalachian

Adventures in the Appalachian Mountains

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agchast2

Nov 224 min read

Scenic Winter Hikes in Appalachia & Why You Should Plan One

The Appalachian Mountains are my idea of a Winter Wonderland, y’all. It’s a beautiful place.

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Sep 93 min read

Waterfalls in the Blue Ridge Mountains: North Carolina Waterfalls

The following are a few of my favorite waterfalls that I’ve visited lately, all of which happen to also be in the North Carolina Mountains!

agchast2

Nov 27, 20232 min read

Sid's Falls: The Prettiest Waterfall You've Never Heard Of

Waterfalls sure are purdy. Honestly, I could end the blog there, put up a few photos, and y'all would probably get the point. But, I'm...

agchast2

Mar 29, 20232 min read

5 North Carolina Lookout Tower Hikes

Let's discover 5 North Carolina Lookout Tower hikes that take you to some of the coolest spots in the Southern Appalachian Mountains.

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Sep 15, 20223 min read

5 Must-Do Blue Ridge Parkway Hikes in North Carolina

Is there anything more freeing than the idea of driving down a scenic road with the windows down? Y'all, it makes me want to hop in the...

agchast2

Mar 6, 20202 min read

Rattlesnake Mountain Summit Trail

I recently took a trip into those lovely hills in North Carolina to hike to the summit of Rattlesnake Mountain near Black Mountain, NC....

agchast2

Dec 12, 20192 min read

Pickens Nose Trail in North Carolina

Pickens Nose is a trail near Otto, North Carolina that's one of those hikes that's been on my list for a while now. Pictures really don't...

agchast2

Oct 16, 20191 min read

Table Rock Mountain in Linville Gorge

The Linville Gorge Wilderness area in the Pisgah National Forest is one of my favorite places to go hiking when exploring Appalachia....

agchast2

Sep 26, 20191 min read

Max Patch on the Appalachian Trail

Max Patch is situated along the Appalachian Trail on the border of North Carolina and Tennessee. If you find yourself here by way of the...