by Collin Stuart Chambers
A SHOUT-OUT TO MY NEW NEIGHBORS… THANK YOU. Nothing makes you appreciate good neighbors quite like riding out a storm, especially when you live in the middle of nowhere. Living alone on top of a mountain comes with a steep learning curve, and mine was steeper than any...
by Collin Stuart Chambers
I had the pleasure of sharing a wild Smokies Appalachian Trail adventure with the ATC’s newest ridgerunner, Andy… His excellent trail-maintaining skills were continually being put to the test. He’s going to make a great Smokies Ridgerunner! I saw my first blooming...
by Collin Stuart Chambers
I have to be honest. My first two “hitches” (each 4-day stretch on the trail is called a hitch) have been relatively intense. I knew the weather could potentially be brutal in the Smokies… in February. But until you experience it firsthand, it is hard to imagine the...
by Collin Stuart Chambers
Martin Luther King Jr.’s compelling dream, eloquently articulated and fueled by a profound commitment to justice, has indeed altered the trajectory of history. His vision, etched in the hearts of millions, was a beacon that cut through the darkness of...
by Collin Stuart Chambers
[Summer Solstice Wednesday, June 21st, 2023 10:57am EST] The Summer Solstice, a moment of profound inspiration and significance, marks the pinnacle of sunlight and the longest day of the year. As the sun reaches its zenith, its radiant energy envelops the world,...
