Hiking and Backpacking with Goose

In this episode I take a fun, waterfall hike on Ravennaschlucht Trail in Germany’s famous Black Forest. The trailhead is located at Hofgut Sternen. https://www.hofgut-sternen.de/en/ Photos and a video taken during this hike can be found on Instagram - @gooseahikin https://www.instagram.com/gooseahikin?igsh=bW9hZ2t5d20yYnk2&utm_source=qr 45 Day Hikes in the Smokies Book: https://www.amazon.com/...

On this episode I share my exploits writing and publishing a new book: 45 Day Hikes in the Smokies -Your Guide to Great Hiking Adventures in the Park https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H361QCLF ©️ SBR Services

In this episode I hike the Finley Cane, Bote Mountain, Lead Cove Loop in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. This 7 mile hike is off of Laurel Creek Rd between Townsend and Cades Cove. I saw two bears on the trail during this hike. Photos of this hike can be found on Instagram - @gooseahikin https://www.instagram.com/gooseahikin?igsh=bW9hZ2t5d20yYnk2&utm_source=qr Copyright SBR Services

In this episode I take an easy hike on the Gatlinburg Trail in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. I also discuss the Sugarlands Visitor Center. Photos taken during this hike can be found on Instagram - @gooseahikin https://www.instagram.com/gooseahikin?igsh=bW9hZ2t5d20yYnk2&utm_source=qr #hiking #gatlinburgtrail #gatlinburg #tennessee #gsmnp #greatsmokymountainsnationalpark #smokies #sug...

Celebrate the 50th episode of the podcast with me! On this episode I hike to Baskins Creek Falls on Baskins Creek Trail in the Roaring Fork area of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park near Gatlinburg Tennessee. Photos and a video taken on this hike can be found on Instagram - @gooseahikin https://www.instagram.com/gooseahikin?igsh=bW9hZ2t5d20yYnk2&utm_source=qr #baskinscreekfalls #gsmnp #g...

In this episode I review some of the most popular hiking mobile apps. Photos taken during my hikes can be found on Instagram - @gooseahikin https://www.instagram.com/gooseahikin?igsh=bW9hZ2t5d20yYnk2&utm_source=qr #mobileapps #ios #android #hiking Copyright SBR Services

In this episode I hike Palmer Creek Trail in the Cataloochee area of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. I also discuss the elk that can be seen in Cataloochee. Photos taken during this hike can be found on Instagram - @gooseahikin #hiking #palmercreektrail #cataloochee #gsmnp #greatsmokymountainsnationalpark #wayesville #maggievalley #northcarolina Copyright SBR Services

In this episode I hike the Little Cataloochee Trail in the Cataloochee area of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. This hike connects Big Cataloochee with Little Cataloochee. This trail is also a horse trail. Photos taken during this hike can be found on Instagram - @gooseahikin https://www.instagram.com/gooseahikin?igsh=bW9hZ2t5d20yYnk2&utm_source=qr #hiking #gsmnp #cataloochee #greatsmo...

In this episode I hike to Grotto Falls on the Trillium Gap Trail on a rainy day in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. I also get up close and personal with a bear. I also ramble on a bit about the USGS topo maps available for free online: https://ngmdb.usgs.gov/topoview/viewer/#4/40.01/-99.98 Photos and a video taken during this hike can be found on Instagram - @gooseahikin https://www.insta...

In this episode I discuss hiking and other activities in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park during the winter. Photos and videos taken on hikes discussed during this episode can be found on Instagram - @gooseahikin https://www.instagram.com/gooseahikin?igsh=bW9hZ2t5d20yYnk2&utm_source=qr Current conditions in the park: https://www.nps.gov/grsm/planyourvisit/conditions.htm #hiking #smokies #gs...

In this episode I hike to Ramsey Cascades on the Ramsey Cascades Trail in the Greenbrier section of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. I also get stung in the face by a yellow jacket. Ramsey Cascades is the tallest waterfall in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Photos and a video taken during this hike can be found on Instagram - @gooseahikin #hiking #backpacking #waterfalls #greenbri...

In this episode I hike the Old Sugarlands Trail in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The trailhead is located very close to the Sugarlands Visitor Center. Photos and a video taken during this hike can be found on Instagram - @Gooseahikin #hiking #Sugarlandstrail #smokies #gsmnp #greatsmokymountainsnationalpark #gatlinburg #tennessee Copyright SBR Services

In this episode I aimlessly wander around on Jakes Creek Trail in the Elkmont area of the Smokies looking for Avent Cabin. Spoiler alert- I do eventually find it. Avent Cabin was built in the 1800’s and served as the art studio for Mayna Treanor Avent. Photos and videos can be found on Instagram - @gooseahikin #aventcabin #jakescreektrail #daisytown #elkmont #gsmnp #greatsmokymountainsnationalpark...

In this episode, I take a tranquil hike on Schoolhouse Gap Trail in the Townsend/Tremont/Cades Cove area of the Smokies. Photos of this and other hikes are on Instagram - @gooseahikin Copyright SBR Services

In this episode I review the short hike to the Kuwohi observation tower in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. This mountain was previously known as Clingmans Dome for well over century. I also have a brief discussion on safety when hiking during this episode. The Appalachian Trail and the trail to Andrews Bald can also be accessed from here. Photos can be found on Instagram - @gooseahikin Co...

In this episode I discuss different types of two way radios and other communication devices and their possible uses for hikers. Find me on Instagram and X - @gooseahikin #GMRS #FRS #HAM #CB #amateurradio #citizensband #satellite #hiking Copyright SBR Services

In this episode I take a 9 mile waterfall hike on the Middle Prong Trail in the Tremont area of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Resources mentioned during this episode include: https://hikinginthesmokys.com/alphabetical-trail-list/ Book by Adams and Barr https://a.co/d/4owY8Qs Photos of this episode can be found on Instagram - @gooseahikin Copyright SBR Services

In this episode I take a 14 mile day hike on the Swamp Fox Passage of the Palmetto Trail in South Carolina. Photos from this hike can be found on Instagram - @gooseahikin #palmettotrail #swampfoxpassage #swampfox #swamps #hiking #trails #southcarolina #charleston #myrtlebeach #georgetown Copyright SBR Services

This is the third and final installment of my three day hiking, camping and exploring journey in and around the Cades Cove area of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. In this episode I hike a popular loop route in the Elkmont area of the park. This loop hike includes Little River Trail, Cucumber Gap Trail and Jakes Creek Trail. This hike includes a dangerous stream crossing. After my hike I e...

This is the second in a series of three episodes covering my hiking, camping and exploring trip in and around Cades Cove. In this episode I hike a route that I call the Crib Gap Trail Lollipop which includes Crib Gap Trail and small sections of two other trails. This hike includes a wet walk through a hiker tunnel. I also see several bears in Cades Cove and have a very wet night in the tent. Photo...

This is the first of three episodes covering my hiking, camping and exploring trip in and around Cades Cove. In this episode I hike Chestnut Top Trail. Photos of this and other hikes are posted on Instagram - @gooseahikin #hiking #gsmnp #greatsmokymountainsnationalpark #smokies #tennessee Copyright SBR Services

In this episode I hike the Chimney Tops Trail in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park where I got a great view of a unique geological formation - Chimney Tops. Photos from this and other hikes can be found on Instagram - @gooseahikin Copyright 2025 SBR Services

In this episode I take a winter hike on Metcalf Bottoms Trail and Little Brier Gap Trail in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Destinations include: ​Little Greenbrier School ​Walker Sisters Cabin and Homestead https://www.nps.gov/thingstodo/little-greenbrier-school-and-walker-homesite.htm https://www.nps.gov/grsm/learn/historyculture/walker-sisters.htm Photos of this hike can be found on Instag...

In this episode, I recount my experiences during Hurricane Helene as well as my hike to Andrews Bald in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Copyright SBR Services

This episode is an audio guide to the Smokies. Topics include: ​An overview of the park ​Best views in the park ​Viewing wildlife in the park ​Waterfalls in the park ​Popular hikes in the park Copyright SBR Services