Appalachian Trail

A Successful Trip to Blood Mountain

Sunday, December 27

Last year, some friends of mine with whom I was working at the Clemson Libraries went with me to hike to the top of Blood Mountain, which lies along the Appalachian Trail in northern Georgia. It's one of my favorite places, and I was glad to share it with folks who had never been there. Unfortunately, due to rain and low clouds, there wasn't much of a view when we reached the top. This is a pretty strenuous hike, although it is only just over 4 miles up and back, and it was disappointing to have worked so hard for so little to see.

Meeting Folks on the Slaughter Creek Trail

Friday, November 2

Sometimes it's great to have the entire trail to oneself, to enjoy the silence (or at least the non-human sounds). But, sometimes, it's kind of interesting to meet people along the trail. That's what happened as I took the Slaughter Creek Trail, in north Georgia.

Between Gaps on the Appalachian Trail

Saturday, September 8

I admit it, I'm a sucker for autumn. It's my favorite season of the year, the little extra chill in the air, the color of the leaves, everything. A couple of weeks ago, I went looking for one trail, but ended up on another, enjoying a day that seemed to presage the oncoming fall season. This was part of the Appalachian Trail, one of the most well-known trails in the country, and it was beautiful.