Wandering in the wilds of East Tennessee, one can meet all kinds of lovers. Some special couples stand out, though.
My goal this winter morning just after sunrise in -22 F. …

When one dies, the loved ones struggle to place significance on the deceased’s existence through the sending of flowers, donations to a favored cause or attendance at the Celebration of …

Our southern Appalachians have been blessed with an abundance of winter weather in January 2024, and waterfall chasers have been on the prowl.
Being a native southerner, I’ve always been fascinated …

Instilled in the “Essence of my Being” were lessons learned in my youth. Life deals its blows – both inflicted by others and by self – and mistakes remain part …

For a professional photographer, those dark, dreary January days with cold rain and no snow are usually ideal for organizing past images and networking with colleagues and customers to present …

Are sunrises more vivid in winter? “One Great January Sunrise” on Roan Mountain might provide the evidence.
A majority of people favor sunsets over sunrises mainly because of their appearances at …

The coming of winter signifies for many a time to store one’s hiking boots until the springtime brings warmer temperatures.
For others, winter is preferable to hiking in the other seasons …

Named for a Mountain in the Plott Balsams, Lake Junaluska is a scenic body of water created by chance.
When Methodist leaders sought to create a Chautauqua-like Assembly in the South, …