Kurt’s Hikes

CURRENT Kurt’s Hikes

Fluff the missing dog

Looking for Fluff

Bottom Creek Gorge Preserve Trails. About 6 miles.
This shot was supposed to show McAfee Knob in the background; instead it shows a mildly simpering hiker with hazy McAfee silhouette back there.

A New Loop, in Hunting Season

In Carvins Cove Natural Area from Bennett Springs parking area: Hi Dee Ho Trail to Brushy Mountain Trail to Four Gorge Trail to Hi Dee Ho Trail loop. About 7.5 miles.

Short But Sweet: Dragon’s Tooth, Cove Mountain and a View of the Valleys

Dragon's Tooth Trail to Appalachian Trail to Boy Scout Trail to Dragon's Tooth Trail loop. About 3.5 miles.
Gail naps very briefly nearly that start/end-point of the trail.

Who Knew?

Grassy Hill Natural Area Preserve trails. 6.6. miles.
Rare photographic proof that Kurt and Gail do actually hike together.

Fall Day, Old Favorite

Appalachian Trail from U.S. 220 at Daleville south to "Hey" Rock overlook of Carvins Cove and back. About 5.6 miles.

Departments

Knoxville Asian Festival, August 29-30,  Knoxville, Tennessee. Photo courtesy of Asian Culture Center of TN
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Fall 2026 Festivals & Events Guide

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4th of July Parade & Festival, July 4, Blowing Rock, North Carolina.
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Summer 2026 Festivals & Events Guide

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