Do you ever make mistakes that are the difference between life and death? If you hike, it is 88% possible! (I totally made up that Number) This article, mentions that the majority of people requiring rescue during hikes aren’t those deep in the back country. It’s day hikers. Day hikers are less likely to be prepared for adverse events, whether getting lost or bad weather. I’’ll go through the top six hiker mistakes. Hopefully it’ll help you avoid a horrible situation. 1. Knowledge of ... Read More
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But… I’m “Just” a Day Hiker
Y’all, I am not a hiker. But I run a hiking blog? Yep. Do you ever feel like you hike but are not REALLY a hiker? I feel this all the time. If you’re part of any facebook groups that are hiking for women, it can be easy to be intimidated. SOOO many women are doing thru hikes, 2 week backpacking trips, a weekend alone in the woods. I’ve done NONE of these things. I aspire to them but as of right now... Nope. But you know what? It's ok. You ... Read More
Two easy to see waterfalls near Nashville
Waterfalls near Nashville? Two waterfalls I barely have to leave the car for? Yes please. I enjoy a good hike but sometimes its nice to see natures beauty without all the effort. Considering TN is swimming in waterfalls, a few are bound to be super easy to see. The first one we heard about from our Airbandb host. There were also directions. Very Bad directions but the GPS worked much better. Lost Creek Falls is a little less than 2 hours from Nashville. There is a noticeable ... Read More
Best hike in Nashville for peace and quiet
I'm lost. I have to get out of this house. The noise The silence The isolation So into the woods I go I headed to the trail at Fontanel. Nashville has many trails so why did I choose this one? Most important (to me) is it's close to my house. It's always been one of the quietest in Nashville due to its not being in a park. Unknownest to me, the best reason was gnomes! Gnome land at the Fontanel Nashville Finding this quiet trail Located only 9 miles from downtown, it's far enough to escape a ... Read More
