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In this episode I hike Kephart Prong Trail in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. 45 Day Hikes in the Smokies book: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H361QCLF⁠ Photos and videos taken during many of my hikes can be found on Instagram - @gooseahikin ⁠https://www.instagram.com/gooseahikin?igsh=bW9hZ2t5d20yYnk2&utm_source=qr ⁠ #hiking #greatsmokymountainsnationalpark #gsmnp Copyright SBR Services

In this episode I do some serious rock hopping and see a nice 18 foot waterfall on Meigs Creek Trail. I also visit The Sinks. Photos and a video taken during this hike can be found on Instagram - @gooseahikin https://www.instagram.com/gooseahikin?igsh=bW9hZ2t5d20yYnk2&utm_source=qr #hiking #backpacking #waterfalls #greatsmokymountainsnationalpark #gsmnp 45 Day Hikes in the Smokies Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H361QCLF Copyright SBR Services

In this episode I hike Porters Creek Trail in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park on a snowy day. I have difficulty finding Fern Branch Falls but enjoy several short detours near the trail. ​Cantrell homestead rock walls​Ownby Cemetary​Great Smoky Mountains Hiking Club Cabin​Cantilevered barn (being renovated)​Fern Branch Falls​Backcountry campsite 31Photos and videos from this hike can be found on Instagram - @gooseahikin https://www.instagram.com/gooseahikin?igsh=bW9hZ2t5d20yYnk2&utm_source=qr 45 Day Hikes in the Smokies Book https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H361QCLF Copyright SBR Services

In this episode I take a fun, waterfall hike on Ravennaschlucht Trail in Germany’s famous Black Forest. The trailhead is located at Hofgut Sternen. https://www.hofgut-sternen.de/en/ Photos and a video taken during this hike can be found on Instagram - @gooseahikin https://www.instagram.com/gooseahikin?igsh=bW9hZ2t5d20yYnk2&utm_source=qr 45 Day Hikes in the Smokies Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H361QCLF Copyright SBR Services

On this episode I share my exploits writing and publishing a new book: 45 Day Hikes in the Smokies -Your Guide to Great Hiking Adventures in the Park https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H361QCLF ©️ SBR Services

In this episode I hike the Finley Cane, Bote Mountain, Lead Cove Loop in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. This 7 mile hike is off of Laurel Creek Rd between Townsend and Cades Cove. I saw two bears on the trail during this hike. Photos of this hike can be found on Instagram - @gooseahikin https://www.instagram.com/gooseahikin?igsh=bW9hZ2t5d20yYnk2&utm_source=qr Copyright SBR Services

In this episode I take an easy hike on the Gatlinburg Trail in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. I also discuss the Sugarlands Visitor Center. Photos taken during this hike can be found on Instagram - @gooseahikin https://www.instagram.com/gooseahikin?igsh=bW9hZ2t5d20yYnk2&utm_source=qr #hiking #gatlinburgtrail #gatlinburg #tennessee #gsmnp #greatsmokymountainsnationalpark #smokies #sugarlands #sugarlandsvisitorcenter Copyright SBR Services

Celebrate the 50th episode of the podcast with me! On this episode I hike to Baskins Creek Falls on Baskins Creek Trail in the Roaring Fork area of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park near Gatlinburg Tennessee. Photos and a video taken on this hike can be found on Instagram - @gooseahikin https://www.instagram.com/gooseahikin?igsh=bW9hZ2t5d20yYnk2&utm_source=qr #baskinscreekfalls #gsmnp #greatsmokymountainsnationalpark #hiking #waterfalls #gatlinburg #tennessee Copyright SBR Services

In this episode I review some of the most popular hiking mobile apps. Photos taken during my hikes can be found on Instagram - @gooseahikin https://www.instagram.com/gooseahikin?igsh=bW9hZ2t5d20yYnk2&utm_source=qr #mobileapps #ios #android #hiking Copyright SBR Services

In this episode I hike Palmer Creek Trail in the Cataloochee area of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. I also discuss the elk that can be seen in Cataloochee. Photos taken during this hike can be found on Instagram - @gooseahikin #hiking #palmercreektrail #cataloochee #gsmnp #greatsmokymountainsnationalpark #wayesville #maggievalley #northcarolina Copyright SBR Services

In this episode I hike the Little Cataloochee Trail in the Cataloochee area of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. This hike connects Big Cataloochee with Little Cataloochee. This trail is also a horse trail. Photos taken during this hike can be found on Instagram - @gooseahikin https://www.instagram.com/gooseahikin?igsh=bW9hZ2t5d20yYnk2&utm_source=qr #hiking #gsmnp #cataloochee #greatsmokymountainsnationalpark #waynesville #maggievalley #northcarolina Copyright SBR Services

In this episode I hike to Grotto Falls on the Trillium Gap Trail on a rainy day in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. I also get up close and personal with a bear. I also ramble on a bit about the USGS topo maps available for free online: https://ngmdb.usgs.gov/topoview/viewer/#4/40.01/-99.98 Photos and a video taken during this hike can be found on Instagram - @gooseahikin https://www.instagram.com/gooseahikin?igsh=bW9hZ2t5d20yYnk2&utm_source=qr Copyright SBR Services #hiking #waterfalls #gsmnp #greatsmokymountainsnationalpark #grottofalls #trilliumgaptrail #gatlinburg #tennessee #bears

In this episode I discuss hiking and other activities in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park during the winter. Photos and videos taken on hikes discussed during this episode can be found on Instagram - @gooseahikin https://www.instagram.com/gooseahikin?igsh=bW9hZ2t5d20yYnk2&utm_source=qr Current conditions in the park: https://www.nps.gov/grsm/planyourvisit/conditions.htm #hiking #smokies #gsmnp #greatsmokymountainsnationalpark #winterhiking #winter #tennessee #northcarolina Copyright SBR Services

In this episode I hike to Ramsey Cascades on the Ramsey Cascades Trail in the Greenbrier section of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. I also get stung in the face by a yellow jacket. Ramsey Cascades is the tallest waterfall in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Photos and a video taken during this hike can be found on Instagram - @gooseahikin #hiking #backpacking #waterfalls #greenbrier #gsmnp #greatsmokymountainsnationalpark #smokies #yellowjacket #tennessee Copyright SBR Services

In this episode I hike the Old Sugarlands Trail in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The trailhead is located very close to the Sugarlands Visitor Center. Photos and a video taken during this hike can be found on Instagram - @Gooseahikin #hiking #Sugarlandstrail #smokies #gsmnp #greatsmokymountainsnationalpark #gatlinburg #tennessee Copyright SBR Services