A mountain playground named for its glistening white quartz centerpiece, the Shining Rock Wilderness is home to 13,400 acres of wild backcountry, half of which rises above 5,000 feet in elevation. Nestled high on the northern rim of Pisgah National Forest in Western North Carolina, this mountainous landscape is sure to scratch that itch for […]
4 Fantastic Spots for Fall Backpacking in the Southeast
It might not feel like it, but fall backpacking season is almost upon us again. Come the end of August, as the air gradually starts to cool off and the leaves slowly begin to change their colors, outdoor enthusiasts across the Southeast will rejoice and start to wonder where they might wander to find that […]