your outdoorsy guide

Hey y’all! I’m Alexys — an East Tennessee-based outdoor travel blogger and Great Smoky Mountains National Park volunteer. I’ve been hiking, camping, backpacking, and exploring US state and national parks for 10+ years!

Now that I call the Smokies my backyard, I’m here to help you responsibly recreate outdoors, step outside your comfort zone, and hit the trails with confidence—all through first-hand experience and research-backed advice.