I get it. Why the hell do you need all this stuff for JUST a day hike? I’m only going 5 miles, why act like I’m going to get stranded? What do I REALLY need for a day hike? Today, I’m gonna explain the 10 essentials and you why they’re called the essentials. These items may save your life and all these items are needed is to keep you safe. Most people who have to get rescued from getting lost in the wild are day hikers, not back country backpackers. There are mostly people who just wanted a ... Read More
Hiking
Top Places to Hike in Nashville
Nashville is filled with trails. So how to know which ones are the best? Never fear. I have you covered. This 2.85 mile trail remains my favorite Nashville Hike. Located 18 miles from downtown just off the interstate, it takes you past a quarry lake and up where a resort once thrived. The sign at the entrance tells you more about this amazing past. This trail is often called a double loop but the trail doesn’t technically loop around the lake. There is a loop on the bluff above ... Read More
Warner Parks Trails
Warner parks are two of the best known in Nashville. Multiple sites have Percy Warner park having one of the top hikes in all of Nashville. I’m going to show you the hiking trails at both Warner Park areas. Please know that there is TONS of paved walking trails here too. So if you’re looking for some exercise while in town, Warner Park trails have you covered. History Warner Park is actually made up of four areas. The two most well known and oldest are Percy and Edwin Warner ... Read More
Winding Stairs Park and Nature trail
Yet another incredible waterfall about an hour from Nashville. I am continually amazed at the number of waterfalls easily convenient to Nashville. Winding Stairs Park and Nature trail is located about 60 miles from downtown Nashville in Lafayette, TN. Lafayette is located northeast of Nashville. There is no mention of this waterfall in my 1996 Waterfalls of Tn book. It is in the newest version though. I only recently started seeing pictures and mentions of it on ... Read More
