Kurt’s Hikes

CURRENT Kurt’s Hikes

Cloudless sulphur butterflies head north just above the dune line at Carolina Beach.

Seeking Seashells and Sunrises

Southern North Carolina Coast beach walks. About 12 miles total.
The Greatest Day Hiker Of Them All with black dog and orange mushrooms, and taking a respite from chigger dismay.

Oh To Live On… Chigger Mountain

Va. 614 from Appalachian Trail crossing to Little Cove Mountain Trail to AT back to 614 at Jennings Creek. 7.8 miles. (Our total for the day was about 9.3, given a foolish 1.5-mile detour.)
Yes, it's there... Bent Mountain Falls, there behind the trees.

A Pretty Waterfall Trail in Roanoke

Bottom Creek Gorge Nature Preserve trails. 5.2 miles
Left: Aden and Matthew prepare to jump again. Right: What better place for lunch than your own boulder tucked away on the hillside.

Swimming Hole Just Past the Crazy-Looking Trees

Lower Hoop Hole loop. 4 miles.
Apparently one way Americans are being put to work is through putting up a lot of signs in the woods.

Trail Signs: The President Was Here?

Dragon's Tooth Trail to Appalachian Trail; AT to Dragon's Tooth and back. 5.2 miles.

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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