“We didn’t even realize we were making memories, we just knew we were having fun.” A.A. Milne Sassafras Mountain is the highest point in South Carolina at an elevation of 3,533 ft. In April 2017 we made plans to camp at Table Rock State Park in Pickens County, South Carolina where the Sassafras Mountain trailhead […]
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In February 2017 we planned a road trip from Chattanooga to Texarkana, TX to visit some friends and of course figured out a way to check a couple of high points off our list on the way. Mississippi’s high point is located near Iuka, MS … no offense to Mississippians, but Woodall Mountain might just
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On a cold New Year’s Eve we decided to load up the dogs and head towards Delta, Alabama where Cheaha State Park and the highest point in Alabama is located. The drive from Chattanooga was about 2.5 hours of mostly interstate until we got close to Cheaha State Park. The park is located in the
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“It is not the mountains we conquer, but ourselves.” Edmund Hillary In November of 2016 we set out on our next adventure to climb Mount Mitchell — the highest peak of the Appalachian Mountains, and at an elevation of 6,684 ft. the highest peak east of the Mississippi River. This would be the longest hike
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“True simplicity begins when you learn to enjoy the amazing abundance of what is already yours.” Thomas Kinkade Being a Chattanooga native I am beyond lucky to have endless places to get outside and explore right here in my own backyard. Whether you like hiking solo or you’re looking for friends to connect with, whether
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How it all began… I should start with the fact that while Malcolm and I love hiking and camping and being outside we are by no means professional hikers. We don’t have the best and most expensive gear. We don’t have months at a time to spend on the trail at this point in our
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Hi, we are so glad you are here! I’m Carrie and along with my husband, Malcolm, and our son, Atlas, we are on a mission to reach the highest point in every U.S. state. At the time I am writing this post we have conquered 13 high points and decided it would be fun to
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