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Hike at Weedon Island
Spent some time exploring with Pence a great area of Pinellas County. -
The Album Leaf
When I first moved to NC in April of 2006 I listened a lot to a band called The Album Leaf. I wrote the brains behind the band, Jimmy Lavalle, about using his music for some podcasts I was doing related to the Appalachian Trail, and he gave me permission. Besides their music and generosity, [...] -
Rusted Root at Jannus Landing
When I mentioned to several people that I wanted to go to a free Rusted Root’s show, they said, “Who’s that?” When I would say, “the band that sings, “Send Me On My Way.” Still nothing. For those of you who don’t know, the song was release in the mid 90s and was a radio [...] -
The Candy Kitchen
The Candy Kitchen on Madeira Beach, FL is a unique part of the beach’s history. Since it originally opened in 1950 it has been at the same location serving countless customers who search for a sweet-tooth fix. My mother grew up a few blocks from the store and tells how as a child she use [...] -
NC Vacation Rental
Looking to take a vacation? What better place than the Mountains of Western North Carolina. This cozy A-Frame sits between Fontana Dam and Stecoah, NC in the shadow of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Not only are there views of the Park, it’s also a few miles away from Fontana Lake, Appalachian Trail, and [...] -
Fort Frederica
The best place to take a break on a long trip... -
Opinion in Smoky Mountain News
In this coming week’s issue of SMN there will be an opinion piece I wrote. The background on this goes back to 1943 with an Agreement between TVA, Swain County, Department of Interior and NC in regards to a road that would be flooded and the supplement building of a road that caused the loss [...] -
Land Trust For The Little Tennessee
The Land Trust For The Little Tennessee is a powerful organization that aims at conserving the waters, forests, farms, and heritage of the Upper Little Tennessee and Hiwassee River Valley. The Little T. is an amazing body of water that has a huge piece of history on the entire Western NC area. Be sure to [...] -
Simplicity
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Sunset Beach
Our vacation was extended based on fortunate circumstances and we got to spend some great time with our pastor and his wife, not to mention their kids, at Sunset Beach, NC. I really needed a beach fix since I hadn’t emerged myself in one in more then likely a decade. It was great to almost [...]
