Tom, Chris and myself romped out in the wilderness yesterday for a spectacular fall hike. We hiked to Purchase Knob (and the Appalachian Highlands Learning Center), saw the Ferguson Cabin, skirted across the property of The Swag and ascended to the top of Hemphill Bald.

Talk about spectacular!!! From Hemphill Bald you can see everything … literally. There are views of Max Patch, Roan Mountain, Mount Mitchell, Craggy Dome/Gardens, Mount Pisgah, Cold Mountain, Waterrock Knob and Standing Indian Mountain (just to name the highlights) … plus Jonathan Valley, Canton, Lake Julaluska, Cataloochee Ranch and Cataloochee Ski Area.

Here’s some pictures …