June 9, 2018 Stone Mountain S.P. is located in the middle of nowhere. Nestled in between Alleghany and Wilkes counties in the northwestern portion of North Carolina, it took us nearly an hour and a half of back roads driving to find it. I remember going to the park about 15 years ago, but that … More Stone Mountain State Park
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
After my visit to the E.R. after the Benton Mackaye Trail, the doctor very sternly told me to “not hike for 4 weeks.” Even though I am as stubborn as they come, I followed her orders and have not hiked. That’s very hard for me to do, especially when springtime is upon us. As of … More North Carolina State Park Challenge