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beaver lodge at Fall Creek

Map and Guide to Chickasaw State Park - 01/25/16 - announcing the map and guide to Chickasaw

Hickory Ridge and Wilhoite River Trail - 11/21/15 - trip report and notes of hike in Henry Horton State Park

North Rim Trail - Savage Gulf Natural Area - 03/23/15 - trip report and notes from a backpacking trip with our pup

South Rim Trail - Savage Gulf Natural Area - 02/19/15 - trip report and notes from a hike with our pup

Pogue Creek Canyon State Natural Area Map - 01/21/15 - map of the Tennessee State Natural Area

Savage Gulf Trails Map - 12/05/14 - new trail map to the Savage Gulf Natural Area.

Minimum Impact Usage - Actions - Awareness and Prevention - 06/03/14 - lessen users impact

Running Red - 05/23/14 - running the Mossy Ridge, red blazed, trail in the spring heat

Mothers Day Hike - 05/13/14 - a hike on Mothers Day wearing mountaineering boots

Minimum Impact Usage - Actions - Giving Back - 04/25/14 - giving back helps users commit to minimum impact usage

Minimum Impact Usage - Actions - Planning - 12/06/13 - plan to avoid compromising our commitment for practicing minimum impact usage

Minimum Impact Usage - Actions - Knowledge - 11/22/13 - base your actions on knowledge

Minimum Impact Usage - Actions - 11/15/13 - actions to practice for minimum impact usage

Wilderness Responsibility - House Rules - 11/08/13 - know and follow the house rules

Wilderness Responsibility - Avoiding Damage - 11/01/13 - learning to use the land without damaging it

Lower Loop - Fall Creek Falls State Park - 10/28/13 - The cloudhiking.com guide to the great trail that tours the Park.

Wilderness Responsibility - Gracious - 10/25/13 - Be gracious for the opportunity to experience the wilderness

Wilderness Responsibility - Respect - 10/18/13 - Learning how to respect the wilderness and to change the feeling into action.

Wilderness Responsibility - 10/11/13 - Wilderness responsibility leads to Minimum Impact Usage

Wedding Bells - Running Trails - 10/07/13 - a trail run at Percy Warner Park, Nashville

Minimum Impact Usage - 10/04/13 - introduction to minimum impact in the wilderness series

National Public Lands Day at Cummins Falls State Park - 09/30/13 - trip report of participating on a work day project

Crowded Days in the Parks - 09/16/13 - tips on how to avoid the crowds on the trails

Good Saturday and Mossy Ridge Sunday - 05/20/2013 - Jake was sick but improved and able to walk the Mossy Ridge Trail.

Summer Stories - Mule Riders - 05/17/13 - feeling sorry for a saddle sore rider

Hidden Passage Trail - 05/13/13 - notes from the highly recommended trail

Summer Stories - The Duty - 05/03/13 - what to do with the poop bags

Natural Bridge Trail - Pickett State Park - 04/29/13 - short trail to a great landform

Cross Country Course - Montgomery Bell State Park - 04/19/13 - working on the MoBell course

Cross Country Course - Cedars of Lebanon State Park - 04/15/13 - preparing a map for the new middle school, 2 mile course.

Eagles Point Overnight Trail Map and Guide - 04/12/13 - the map and guide on cloudhiking

Summer Stories - Hiking Without Poles - 04/05/13 - a couple who were facing the fear of hiking without their poles

Mousetail Landing - Overnight Trail - 04/01/13 - trip report of our hike of the Overnight Trail

Cummins and Goings - 02/25/13 - the Cummins Falls State Park Marathon

Bells Bend Visit - 02/01/13 - a visit before changing the map

Standing Stone Park Map and Guide - 01/28/13 - the map and guide to Standing Stone is completed

Montgomery Bell Trail - West Loop - 01/21/13 - a hiking visit to the Park

Standing Stone Park and Trails - 01/07/13 - a visit to the Park to hike the Lake Trail

Self Rescue - Watch Your Time - 12/21/12 - always know your location, time, and speed

Self Rescue - No Food, No Fuel, No Fun - 12/14/12 - keeping the motor fueled

Self Rescue - Take a Break - 12/07/12 - avoid the dangers of pushing too hard

Montgomery Bell State Park Trail Map - 12/03/12 - new (updated) trail map for the Park

Self Rescue - Avoid Huffing and Puffing - 11/30/12 - controlling your speed and breathing

Self Rescue - Be a Lightweight - 11/16/12 - learn to hike light and easy

Mossy Ridge - Fall 2012 - 11/12/12 - a fall celebration

Cedars of Lebanon New Map - 11/11/12 - a new topo map and updated Adventure Guides of cloudhiking.com

Self Rescue - Be Kind to Yourself - 11/09/12 - be kind to yourself as you gain experience on the trail.

Cedars of Lebanon - Hidden Springs Trail - 11/05/12 a trip report

Self Rescue - Plan Ahead - 11/02/12 - hike safely - plan ahead

Beaman Map Update - 10/29/12 - new map on cloudhiking

Self Rescue on Trails - 10/26/12 - the trailhead for the Self-Rescue series

100 Miles of Trails - 10/19/12 - planning a 100 miles of trails

Down Bound is Optional - Up is Mandatory - 10/10/12 - preventing a rescue

Summer Stories - Delicate Arch Pictures - 10/05/12 - trying to get a pristine picture of the arch

Vaughn Creek Cross Country Trail - 09/28/12 - new trail map and mini - Adventure Guide

Edwin Warner Nature Trails - 09/24/12 - a look at the Nature Trails

Radnor Lake - New Trail Map - 09/17/12 - new map fro the trails at Radnor on cloudhiking

Missing a Turn on the Harpeth Woods Trail - 09/10/12 following hikers instead of the trail

Barfield Map Update - 09/03/12 - An update for the Barfield Park trail map.

No Orange Juice - 08/31/12 - How we got the catch phrase of the summer

Devils Garden - 06/30/12 - Arches best hike

Bills Canyon - 06/30/12 - a great introduction to canyon hiking

Syncline Loop - Canyonlands classic trail on the Island.

Moab and Delicate Arch - visiting the desert mecca.

Angels Landing - Zion - hiking the classic trail

Grand Canyon - Bright Angel Trail - pt 4 - a few hot tips

Grand Canyon - Bright Angel Trail - pt 3 - the ascent, climbing into the sun

Grand Canyon - Bright Angel Trail - pt 2 - the descent into the canyon

Grand Canyon - Bright Angel Trail - pt 1 - preparing to walk the trail.

Grand Canyon - Rim Trail - 06/15/12 camping at Mather Campground and hiking the Rim Trail

Cummins Falls State Park - 05/24/12 the Falls becomes an offical State Park

Trail Sense - Hypothermia - 05/22/12 tips on how to avoid hypothermia

Trail Sense - Blisters - 05/14/12 causes and tips on prevention of blisters

Trail Sense - Snakes - 05/07/12 tips on snakes

Trail Sense - Lightning - 04/30/12 tips on what to do if caught in a storm

Trail Sense - Training - 04/24/12 training to be a hiker

Just Radnor Lake - 04/17/12 a short visit to the State Park

Trail Sense - Mosquito Control - 04/16/12 damage control in mosquito land

Fall Creek Falls Map - 04/12/12 map of the popular state park

Easter Hike - 04/10/12 hiking the Day Loop Trail at Long Hunter State Park

Trail Sense - Mosquito Moments - 04/09/12 mosquito stories

Trail Sense - Ticks - 04/02/12 All about ticks

Trail Tales - Friendly - 03/30/12 a humorous story of a dog possibly named Friendly

Chinquapin Ridge Trail - 03/27/12 a less crowded alternative to the other hiking trails in Fall Creek Falls State Park as well as a great mountain biking trail

Trail Sense - Packing a Pack - 03/26/12 tips on how to pack a backpack

Fall Creek Stories - 3/23/12 stories from our recent visit to Fall Creek Falls State Park

More Fall Creek Falls Trails - 3/22/12 another visit to the park to gather data for a map.

Cummins Falls - 03/20/12 trip to the soon to be newest State Park

Trail Sense - Cooking - 03/19/12 tips on backcountry cooking

Trail Sense - Kitchen Extras - 03/12/12 tips on all those little extra kitchen chores

Collins Gulf and More - Part 2 - 03/08/12 notes on the Collins Gulf Trail and more

Collins Gulf and More - 03/06/12 walking the Marathon route

Trail Sense - Kitchen - 03/05/12 what comes first the kitchen or the food

Trail Sense - An Edible Diet - 02/27/12 food needs to be nutritious and edible

Just Missing the Group Hike - 02/23/12 meeting a large group of hikers on the trail

Virgin Falls Map and Guide - 02/21/12 the map and guide for Virgin Falls is complete, follow the link for adventure

Trail Sense - Importance of Food - 02/20/12 feed the fire

Edwin Warner Visit - 02/16/12 a visit to Edwin Warner Park

State of the Parks - 02/14/12 observations after visiting three parks

Trail Sense - GPS Navigation - 02/13/12 tricks and tips for navigating with a GPS

Virgin Falls - Part Two - 02/09/12 notes from the trail

Warner Parks Map - Revised - 02/07/12 the revised map

Virgin Falls - 02/06/12 trip report on the natural area

Trillium Gap Trail - Part Two - 02/02/12 notes from the trail

Trillium Gap Trail - 01/31/12 trip report for the Mount LeConte Trail

Stone Mountain, Ga - Part Two - 01/30/12 notes from Stone Mountain

Stone Mountain, GA - Part One - 01/27/12 trip report to Stone Mountain

Trail Sense - GPS Settings - 01/23/12 GPS setting tips

Trail Sense - More Navigation Tips - 01/09/12 tips on navigating with a compass

Low Batteries - 01/06/12 the humor of "Batteries Low" on a GPS

Trail - Dog Walking - 01/05/12 tips on dog walking to avoid dog encounters

Trail Sense - Basic Map and Compass - 12/19/11 tips on orienting the compass and map.

Short Visit to Beaman Park - 12/15/11 a visit to check on the natural area

Trail Sense - Navigation - How Do I Get There - 12/12/11 tips on route finding

Short Springs Adventure Guide - the guide to the natural area is published on cloudhiking

Trail Sense - Navigation - Where Am I Going? learning how to choose a destination.

Warner Parks - 12/01/11 trail running in the local Park

Trail Sense - Navigation - Where Am I? - 11/28/11 how to know your current location

Short Springs Natural Area - 11/22/11 trip report to the natural area.

Trailsense - Holidays on the Trail - 11/21/11 tips on spending the Hoidays hiking.

Trail Sense - Shortcutting - 11/14/11 learning to stay on the trail

Updated Bells Bend Map - 11/08/11 updating the map to include over eight miles of trails

Trail Sense - Canister Stove Tips - 11/07/11 tips on operating a canister stove

Trail Sense - Gas Stove Tips - 10/31/11 tips on using gas stoves

Ellington Agricultural Center Trail System - 10/27/11 finishing up the map and the Seven Mile Creek Greenway

Trail Sense Road Trips - 10/24/11 tips for the road

All the Lightest - 10/17/11 what we use and what we like of the big three - packs, shelters, and sleeping gear

Ellington Agricultural Center Trails - 10/13/11 a visit to the Ag Center and a walk on their trails.

Trail Sense - Sleeping Systems - 10/10/11 a look at sleeping bags and pads

cloudhiking news - 10/07/11 update on our cloudhiking site

Bells Bend - Farmstead -10/04/11 trip report of the Farmstead pathway

Trail Sense - Tents - 10/03/11 choosing a tent

Old Stone Fort, Again 09/27/11 re-visiting the Park

Trail Sense - Choosing a Pack 09/26/11 choosing a pack that fits.

Trail Sense - Pack Weight 09/19/11 the world of compromising

Trail Sense - Fitness 09/12/11 getting in shape

Old Stone Fort 09/08/11 trip report of Old Stone Fort

Trail Sense 09/05/11 making sense of hiking and backpacking

Trail Work 08/22/11 working on the trails at Fall Creek Falls

Thunderhead - Trip Report 6/24/11 a trip report for a classic trail.

Thunderhead - Trail Snippets 6/21/11 a few small tales from the trail.

Hikers Code - Share with Others 6/20/11 share the code with others to help prevent emergencies.

Hikers Code - Emergencies 06/13/11 tips on how to avoid emergencies.

Motivation - 06/10/11 how to reach mountains of goals.

Hikers Code - Turn Back - 06/06/11 if things are not quite right, it might be time to turn back.

National Trails Day - 2011 - 06/04/11 celebrating the trails.

Hikers Code - Leave Your Plans - 05/23/11 leave your plans with a contact and you will always be able to be found.

Radnor Lake Repaired - 05/20/11 the trails that sustained damage from the flood last year are open and better than ever.

Hikers Code - Gear 05/16/11 the gear you carry will ehlp you tolerate extreme the conditions and hazards of the trail, safely.

Missing Time - 05/15/11 only gray hairs wear watches; but everyone wants to know what time it is.

Radnor Lake - Otter Creek Road - 05/10/11 a few good reasons to pace the pavement.

Hikers Code - Knowledge - 05/09/11 knowledge makes the hiker more responsible.

Bells Bend Park - 05/07/11 hiking the park's trails and roads.

Hikers Code - Trailhead - 05/02/11 an overview of the Hikers Responsibility Code.

LNT - Interaction - 04/25/11 interacting with the wilderness making decisions to Leave No Trace.

LNT - Southeast - 04/18/11 highlighting the principle points for hiking and camping in the southeast.

Defacing - 04/15/11 a man is caught and sentenced defacing a petroglyph.

LNT - Be Considerate to Other Visitors - 04/11/11 learn to shaere your visit with others.

Moving Over Loose Stones - 04/08/11 tips and techniques on moving over loose rocks.

LNT - Respect Wildlife - 04/04/11 learn to keep a safe distance from wildlife and learn how not to disturb them.

LNT - Minimize Campfire Impact - 03/28/11 carry a stove and build campfires only in areas where you can adhere to the LNT principles.

Smoky Rescue - 02/25/11 a hiker survives 4 days.

LNT - Leave What You Find - 03/21/11 a good campsite is found not made.

Radnor Lake - 03/20/11 what to do with a crowded park.

LNT - Waste Disposal - 03/14/11 what to do with the poo!

LNT - Travel and Camp on Surable Surfaces - 03/07/11 lessons on lessing our impact in the wilderness

Top Ten Items for a Sixth Grader Camping Trip - 03/04/11 things to bring on a cmaping trip with 6th graders

LNT - Plan Ahead and Prepare - 02/28/11 planning for an outdoor activity prepares you for the adventure.

Mount Le Conte Trip Report - 02/25/11 a winter hike on Mount Le Conte, ascending Rainbow Falls Trail and descending Bull Head Trail.

Trail Closed - 02/24/11 a trail is closed because of misuse.

Hiking Skills - Leave No Trace 02/21/11 Into to the Leave No Trace series.

Hiking Skills - Missing Essentials - Communications 02/14/11 A look at communications a missing essential.

Hiking Skills - Missing Essentials - Repellents 02/07/11 Bug prevention is an essential to me.

Millenium and Merritt Ridge Trails, Edgar Evins State Park 02/04/11 Hiking the ridges and hollows surrounding Center Hill Lake.

Hiking Skills - Missing Essentials - Toilet Kit 01/31/11 An overlooked essential!

10 Items for a Backcountry Kitchen 01/28/11 Equipping a backcountry kitchen.

Hiking Skills - The Ten Essentials - Sun Protection 01/24/11 Protecting yourself from the sun.

Top Ten Reasons to Hike in the Snow 01/21/11 Fun hiking in the snow.

Hiking Skills - The Ten Essentials - Fire 01/17/11 Gear and tips for starting a fire.

Multi-Use Horse Trail Packing List 01/14/11 Top ten packing ideas.

Hiking Skills - The Ten Essentials - Shelter 01/10/11 Shelter in the storm.

Hiking Skills - The Ten Essentials - Repair Kit 12/27/10 The gear for repairing gear.

Hiking Skills - The Ten Essentials - First Aid 12/20/10 Medicine in the pack.

Hiking Skills - The Ten Essentials - Light 12/13/10 - Lighting the way.

Percy Warner - Horse Trails 12/10/10 - Hiking the horse trails in the dark.

Hiking Skills - The Ten Essentials - Navigation 12/06/10 - The need for carrying navigation equipment and to possess the skill to navigate.

Hiking Skills - The Ten Essentials - Extra Clothing 11/29/10 - Carrying extra clothing.

Hiking Skills - The Ten Essentials - Food 11/22/10 - The extra just in case food.

Hiking Skills - The Ten Essentials - Water 11/15/10 - The extra just in case water.

Hiking Skills - The Ten Essentials 11/08/10 - Intro to the ten essentials that should always be packed.

Barfield Wilderness Station Trails 11/05/10 - A trip report.

Hiking Skills - Efficient Systems 11/01/10 - Develop systems to keep moving.

Hiking Skills - Efficient Movement 10/25/10 - Improve your efficiency of movement.

Hiking Skills - Rhythm - 10/18/10 - Syncing body and motion.

Hiking Skills - Stride - 10/11/10 - Adjusting stride for the terrain.

Hiking Skills - Pace, Page Two - 10/04/10 - Pacers and pacesetting.

Hiking Skills - Pace - 09/27/10 - Setting a good pace.

Hiking Skills - Balance - 09/20/10 - Hiking in balance.

Hiking Skills - Mileage - 09/13/10 - Becoming a better hiker, putting in the miles.

The Labor of the Trail - 09/06/10 - The joys of backpacking.

Mossy Ridge Trail Run - 08/30/10 - Supporting the President.

Hydration Lessons - 08/23/10 - A thirsty story.

A Good Trail - 07/28/10 - Good trails make you want to hike them.

Campground Host - 6/23/10 - A story.

Black Mountain Loop Trail - 06/16/10 - Trip report.

National Trails Day - 06/09/10 Making a map.

Honey Creek Trail - 06/02/10 Trip report.

Cordell Hull State Park - 5/31/10 Bunkham Cave Loop Trail - trip report.

Byrd Creek Trail Run - 5/26/10 Event report.

Burgess Falls - 5/24/10 Trip report.

Vaughn Creek Cross Country Course - 4/19/10 Trip report.

Devil’s Backbone - 4/10/10 Trip report.

Mossy Ridge Trail - 3/29/10 Trip report.

Fall Creek Falls Trails - 3/22/10 Trip report.

Warner Woods Trail - 3/15/10 Trip report.

Bledsoe Creek State Park - 3/8/10 Trip report.

Big Creek Loop - 3/1/10 Trip report.

Where are the Marshmellows? - 2/22/10 A campout.

Not Losing it - 2/19/10 Tips on how not to lose it.

Harpeth Woods in the Snow - 1/30/10 Trip report.

Garrison Creek Trail - 1/25/09 Trip report.

Gilbert Gaul and Others - 1/18/10 Trip report.

Cumberland Trail and Other News - 1/13/10 News.

We Found Hidden Lake - 1/11/10 Trip report.

Narrows of the Harpeth Trails - 1/3/10 Trip report.

Volunteer Trail - 12/30/09 Trip report.

Long Hunter Without the Dog - 12/23/09 Trip report.

Day Loop, Long Hunter State Park, TN - 12/7/09 Trip report.

Radnor Lake Again - 11/30/09 A natural area.

A Recipe for a Great Weekend - 11/25/09 Just add adventure.

Cumberland Mtn State Park - Crossville, TN - 11/23/09 Trip report.

Montgomery Bell Park - Burns, TN - 11/16/09 Trip report.

Rescue Me - 11/06/09 A teen is fined for his rescue.

Cedars of Lebanon Park - Lebanon, TN - 11/1/09 Trip report.

Radnor Lake - Nashville - 10/26/09 Trip report.

Are You One? 10/23/09 Sharing time.

Beaman Park - Nashville - 10/19/09 Trip report.

Bells Bend Park - Nashville - 10/12/09 Trip report.

Pisgah ’09 - 10/7/09 Field trip.

RIP Mr Deer - 10/2/09 Dog on the loose.

A Lost Story - 9/18/09 Up a cave without a ...

5 Steps to Lost Prevention - 9/16/09 Staying found.

Saving a Butt - 5/27/09 A bit of salve goes a long way.

A River Experience - 5/22/09 Canoeing with the Third Grade.

Quiet Preservation - 5/20/09 The roar from the highway below.

Home Alone - 5/18/09 I got to hike, she didn’t.

Savage Gulf - 4/13/09 A backpacking trip to Savage Gulf.

Con’sore’tium - 3/27/09 Sore for days after a trip.

Good, Bad, and Ugly - 3/23/09 Comments from Big South Fork trip.

The Case of the Missing Wallet - 3/20/09 Our lucky day.

Big South Fork - 3/16/09 Prepping for the trip.

Park Passes and Fees - 3/4/09 Fees or free?

Tales of the Trails - 3/2/09 Running at night story.

Walking Easier - Steps - 2/25/09 How to walk, seriously.

Evolution My Friend - 2/23/09 Going outdoors.

Park Of Confusion - 1/14/09 Parks or resorts?

Location, Location, Location - 12/18/08 Knowing where I am.

Pacing - 12/8/08 Setting a good pace.

The Dog - Leave No Trace 11/21/08 Dogging in the backcountry.

Running 101 - Injuries - 11/7/08 Listen to your body.