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By: Alex Hauck

In Search of the Needles Eye

April 17, 2025 - Went up to Big South Fork for a two night journey searching for the Needles Eye. I was able to see some pretty cool land features and had two beautiful nights of camping along the Cumberland River. 

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Publish Date: June 11, 2025

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Overnight on the Little River

March 22, 2025 - Hiked down the Little River to the Three Forks Campsite for an overnight in the Smoky Mountains. 

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Publish Date: May 12, 2025

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Chestnut Top Trail

December 1, 2024 - Great little day hike right inside the Townsend, TN park entrance to the Smoky Mountains.

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Publish Date: December 4, 2024

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Slickrock & Citico Creek...

November 15, 2024 - My attempt at this loop hike that boarders the two wilderness areas. Slick terrain and a navigational error make this one... 

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Publish Date: November 25, 2024

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Fall Family Camping

October 27, 2024 - Took all three dogs on a camping trip to Frozen Head State Park. This was Maggie's first time.

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Publish Date: January 26, 2025

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Breakfast in the Backcountry

October 12, 2024 - Hiked in to an off trail spot I know for some coffee, breakfast, and stream watching. Made for a great morning.

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Publish Date: November 10, 2024

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Hiking Burnt Mill Loop

October 5, 2024 - Took Maggie up to Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area to stretch our legs on this very pleasant trail.

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Publish Date: October 5, 2024

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Introducing Maggie May

July 7, 2024 - I would like to introduce Ms. Maggie May is my new hiking companion as I take her out for her first true adventure.

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Publish Date: July 7, 2024

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Forney Ridge / Creek Loop

July 1, 2024 - One of my most challenging hikes to date, this 18.5 mile hike has some amazing views along with some difficulties.

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Publish Date: June 11, 2025

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Chestnut Top Trail

Great Smoky Mountains National Park
December 1, 2024

I always like getting out on the trails during the Thanksgiving break, and this year, of course, was no different. On Friday, I took Maggie out for a little five-mile hike / walk over at Seven Island State Birding Park. She of course loved it, but I needed a little more “forest time” so right at the Townsend entrance...

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Fall Family Camping

Frozen Head State Park
October 27-30, 2024

The lovely wife and I journey with our three dogs for a fabulous fall camping trip. A couple of hikes with Maggie, camp cooking, and plenty of just relaxing around the fire. 

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Breakfast in the Backcountry

Cherokee National Forest 
Saturda, October 12, 2024

Sometimes you just need to have breakfast in the backcountry and watch a stream. It was very nice to get off trail and travel to a beautiful spot I know where I could make up some coffee and breakfast while having a fire and watch the stream run by.

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Hiking Burnt Mill Loop w/ Maggie May

Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area
October 5, 2024

Took Maggie up to Big South Fork to stretch our legs a bit and to get some fresh forest air. Come with us on this nice little hike with plenty of scenery to behold. 

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Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area
April 17-19, 2024

This was a fun one! I think I first saw the Needles Eye feature on an Instagram post but have since seen it in a couple of YouTube videos and knew I needed to see it for myself. I have yet to go backcountry camping up in Big South Fork and thought it would be a good time to get out there. 

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Overnight on the Little River

March 22-23, 2025:
The backcountry of the Smoky Mountains was calling to me and I had to go. This was my first night out in the backcountry... Continue Reading

Chestnut Top Trail

December 1, 2024: 
I always like getting out on the trails during the Thanksgiving break, and this year, of course, was no different. On Friday... Continue Reading

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