June 7, 2018 When I first graduated law school, it was the height of the Great Recession. I was lucky enough to be one of the few that got a job right after graduating, a 1-year fellowship with Legal Aid in a town way off in the western portion of North Carolina. I moved to … More South Mountains State Park
June 7, 2018 With a couple of days off in early June, the family headed out for more of the state park experience. With nice weather, no crowds, and the whole day, what could go wrong? Well, unbeknownst to us, there was a recent sewage leak into Lake James. We had fully expected to spend … More Lake James State Park
May 20, 2017 Nestled above West Jefferson and Jefferson (two different, adjacent towns) is Mount Jefferson. “Area residents gave the mountain other names until 1952 when Mount Jefferson received its official name.” (*1) Legend has it that slaves would hide in the caves of the mountain as they fled along the Underground Railroad. Thus, as … More Mount Jefferson State Natural Area
May 13, 2018 I disdain mountaintop development. Many times I have told my wife that if I was a billionaire, I would buy the eyesore known as the Sugar Mountain Resort and tear it down. There is nothing worse than climbing a peak and gazing upon the horizon to see a gaudy mountain chalet’s window … More Elk Knob State Park