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When you’re on a hike at 2 but you have a concert to attend at 7.

For some reason this photo got deleted off of here so I’m reposting it. Sorting through some pics and found this from the winter of ‘22 right after I moved to the upstate.

Am I emotionally ready to drive through Pisgah on my way to Tennessee this weekend? Absolutely not. But I gotta rip the bandaid off at some point.

Let me tell you something about me… I’ma find a swimming hole. I missed this COLD mountain water. Swimming wasn’t in the plan for today, but I can’t resist a good spot when I see one.

Tennessee Cabin Views

Cades Cove, Great Smoky Mountain National Park - TN

Last night the mountains graced me with one of my favorite views. Post-storm mountain fog. I was often drawn to the Appalachians when the weather forecast was rainy. It’s something about those summer storms and the glowy green forest that contrasts with the gray sky. Then the leftover clouds hovering the mountains. I sat on the porch and just reveled in this view. This time, instead of the novelty, it felt familiar. Like sitting with an old friend.

I’ll never get over Max Patch

Mount Mitchell was absolutely perfect today, and Pisgah always welcomes me back with a warm embrace. Putting on my boots and walking the Balsam Trail meant the world to me.

I actually took my real camera on the hike with me for once, and I CANT wait for you to see some of these photos.

I often have a hard time picking favorites, especially when it comes to nature… but, the Balsam Trail at Mt. Mitchell is absolutely my favorite I’ve hiked in the Appalachians. It’s the most unique trail - completely different from anything you’d ever see in this region of the world. Stepping from the peak of the tallest mountain in the Appalachians, and into the threshold of the Balsam Trail - it teleports you. The fog you see in the background is no fog, we’re in a cloud 6,684 ft in the sky. Pisgah National Forest has a huge piece of my heart.

Along the Balsam Trail at the top of Mt. Mitchell, I captured something - an elder of the trees laid to rest.

Blue Ridge Parkway near Mount Mitchell.

The beautiful decay of the forest floor, regenerating into new life.

Of all the shades of blue, my favorite one will always be you.

Blue Ridge Parkway near Craggy.

More photos from the Balsam Trail. Mount Mitchell, NC. The magic of Appalachian summers.

The Black Mountains are often under the cover of clouds and fog.

Through the thick of it in the Black Mountains of North Carolina.

What’s my fantasy? Disappearing in the forest and becoming one with the old growth.

Hey Virginia 👋🏻

I had a dream about Mount Mitchell last night. Woke up this morning and fog covered my surroundings. I can’t escape my memories.