Kurt’s Hikes

CURRENT Kurt’s Hikes

A girl and her dog along the Appalachian Trail.

Of Newts and Thru-Hikers

Appalachian Trail from Black Horse Gap on Blue Ridge Parkway (MP 97.7) to Wilson Creek Shelter and back. 5 miles.

A Pretty and Pretty Easy 10.6

Andy Lane/unnamed blue-blaze/Appalachian Trail loop. 10.6 miles

Walking Around a Big, Red, Inland “Bay”

At Lake Waccamaw State Park, N.C.: Parts of the Lakeshore, Sand Ridge, Pine Woods and Loblolly trails. About 5 miles.

Pretty Urban, Pretty Cheap

Home to Rivers Edge Sports Complex and back home. About 5 miles.

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