Responsible Outdoor Recreation in the
Smoky Mountains & beyond
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.
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