I’ve been working too much for too long and have neglected this hiking blog. If you have a hiking trip, or any other trip really, that you would like to share please send it to me at geckotales @ gmail.com.
For now check out the Ubertramp blog. My friend Nath is on a great Asian adventure […]
Ok, ok, I know I haven’t posted in a while, but I’ve been working on other projects like my North Carolina project and this one on hiking in Georgia that includes a lot of outdoor info as well as some other good Georgia travel guides. Let me know what else you would like to see […]
There’s going to be a lot of people visiting China and Hong Kong this year. Some will be avid hikers and those that want to get away from the Olympic sized crowds for a while. I love a big party and event as much as the next person, but I need my solitude as well. […]
Sir Edmund Hillary died today. He not only conquered mountains but helped others reach their highest potentials. He made the world a better place.
The “person of interest” Gary Hilton was picked up by police last night at a convenience store where he was cleaning out his van. Meredith’s dog, Ella, was found yesterday many miles away from Blood Mountain. Read the complete story at AJC.com
We send our prayers and best wishes to Meredith and her family at this time. […]
Most believe that climbing is very dangerous, and it can be if not done properly. But life is also dangerous as this picture shows. While the climber was climbing a rock slide occured and crushed his car. Different timing would have left him dead from the rock slide. Life happens so live it.
One of the best places in America to see fall leaves is the Great Smoky Mountains of Tennessee and North Carolina. Millions of people visit this National Park each year and for good reason. It is beautiful. And not just in the fall, but year round. Back in college we would travel from Young Harris to […]
This is the first posts for this new site covering the best hikes in North America. Please send me your hiking trip reviews and pictures to geckotales @ gmail.com