Kurt’s Hikes

CURRENT Kurt’s Hikes

The Free Beer Tomorrow sign is a big fat lie, ‘cause we were there that day!

A Pretty Long One, and One on Wheels

Kurt and Gail celebrated his birthday with one heck of an outdoor adventure. Read more about it here.
One of two views from Pisgah National Forest: Kurt, just over the summit on John Rock.

John Rock-Cat Gap Loop

See Kurt's latest hikes in March with the Greatest Day Hiker of them all.
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You Call These Hikes, Kurt? Happy 12th Hiking Anniversary Anyway, Gail

A round-up of Kurt's February hikes
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Into the Grayson Highlands and Lots of Downtown

A round-up of Kurt's January hikes

A Blend of Woods and Urban Hikes

A round-up of Kurt's December hikes.

Departments

Knoxville Asian Festival, August 29-30,  Knoxville, Tennessee. Photo courtesy of Asian Culture Center of TN
Events

Fall 2026 Festivals & Events Guide

From the Virginias and the Carolinas to Georgia, Tennessee, and Kentucky, our annual compendium is the perfect travel companion. Inside,

4th of July Parade & Festival, July 4, Blowing Rock, North Carolina.
Events

Summer 2026 Festivals & Events Guide

From the Virginias and the Carolinas to Georgia, Tennessee, and Kentucky, our annual compendium is the perfect travel companion. Inside,

CALENDAR OF EVENTS