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Starting off the New Year the best way I know. 🥾

Talullah Gorge, GA

The climb in and out of this canyon includes about 1,100 stairs and lot of pain, but it’s so worth it.

Devil’s Kitchen, SC

Dry Falls, NC and all of its Glory.

The colors of winter.

The logs and trees were covered in moss and fungi today

I could sit and watch this light rain for hours. Look at how clear the Chattooga is this time of year.

You know I love to see it.

The forest floor.

Dusk and summer storms.

Dry Falls, Nantahala National Forest. My favorite.

Where the South Carolina foothills turn into mountains.

Balsam Trail, Mount Mitchell, NC

This mountain is known for its height. At 6,684 feet tall, it is the tallest mountain and peak east of the Mississippi River, and the tallest peak in the Appalachian mountain range.

The old growth forest on this mountain is an extremely rare and special place. The Balsam Trail is one of my most favorite places in the world. It feels like you are transported into another world. It’s absolutely amazing.

At the summit of Mount Mitchell. Inside of a cloud. I could’ve stood there for hours.

From my walk tonight.

Camping Nantahala National Forest under some beautiful old growth.

My favorite sound. The Great Smoky Mountains.

Nantahala has always been a very distinct color of green in the summer.

As much time as I’ve spent in Pisgah. I’ve never seen it in the fall. When I left this place behind, it was green. Nothing speaks to the passage of time like seeing the tail end of fall. The colors peaking through empty trees ready for winter.

Those winter trees- just like I found it when I moved there last November. What’s strangely beautiful about leaving earlier. I always called Pisgah my home away from home. I knew exactly how to get to the coast from there. No navigation needed between two places which feels like home. Even if it’s a 5 hour drive now.

Hung out in the swamp Tuesday.