Annual Memorial Day Palisades Float. Despite it being a holiday, it wasn’t too crowded but more than I would normally like. It had stormed a day or two before so the water was super muddy. It was high but not too bad. It did limit the number of beaches available. It was too high for...
Came across this photo a few months ago. It’s from “6th Grade Camp” in the summer of 1988. It was organized by the school district and consisted of students from the three grade schools before they all came together in junior high. Sort of a “mixer” type thing. It was the only “away” camp I...
If you’re looking for a nice hike near Cades Cove but want to avoid this crowds, this might be your best bet. After we finished Abrams Fall we headed over to the campground/picnic area near the Anthony Creek Trailhead. We didn’t plan to do the full 11.7 miles out-n-back “Rocky Top via Anthony Creek” route...
Abrams Falls w/ Ryan Another great trail as long as you get there EARLY before the crowds. Just a little bit icy in a few spots, especially on the stairs down to the falls. No micro-spikes needed, just watch your step.
