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I am a guy who loves living life to the fullest. You will find me out hiking the trails of East Tennessee, adventuring in the backcountry, or just visiting historical sites. I record it all here to share and hopefully inspire others to get outside. 

As always my friends, hike on and stay safe!
L. Alex Hauck
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Other Updates:

December 10, 2025 - I still have at least three video of 2025 left to edit and get up on my YouTube Channel, but I would say do to a busy work schedule these will be out early 2026. So stay tuned. 

- WHERE ADVENTURE BEGINS-

Current Adventures

By: Alex Hauck

Return to Frank's Rock 

June 14, 2025 - I return to a special place that Frank and I spent time at while out on the trial. I reflect on our time together and just how special he was to me and the family. This video has been a long time coming and I took me time to get it right. My tribute hike for Frank

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Publish Date: December 21, 2025

By: Alex Hauck

Day Hiking Red River Gorge II: Redemption 

August 22-24, 2025 - Just over a year ago Greg and I went up to Red River Gorge to Hike the Indian Staircase and the Double Arch Loop. On both those hikes we took wrong turns, and it has been bugging me for a year now. I set out on this adventure to rectify the errors made.

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Publish Date: December 10, 2025

By: Alex Hauck

Backcountry w/ Wife, Dogs

August 8-10, 2025 - Spent a couple nights in the Backcountry of Cherokee National Forest. Second night the wife and dogs joined.

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Publish Date: December 3, 2025

By: Alex Hauck

Camping Along Bald River

July 26-27, 2025 - Camped along Bald River, cooked up some good food, and enjoyed the sounds of nature.

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Publish Date: October 3, 2025

By: Alex Hauck

Climbing the Indian Staircase

August 23, 2025 - The unedited video of the climb on YouTube. I hope you enjoy.

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Publish Date: August 27, 2025

By: Alex Hauck

In Search of the Needles Eye

April 17, 2025 - Went up to Big South Fork for a two night journey searching for the Needles Eye. I was able to see some pretty cool land...

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Publish Date: June 11, 2025

By: Alex Hauck

Overnight on the Little River

March 22, 2025 - Hiked down the Little River to the Three Forks Campsite for an overnight in the Smoky Mountains. 

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Publish Date: May 12, 2025

By: Alex Hauck

Chestnut Top Trail

December 1, 2024 - Great little day hike right inside the Townsend, TN park entrance to the Smoky Mountains.

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Publish Date: December 4, 2024

By: Alex Hauck

Slickrock & Citico Creek...

November 15, 2024 - My attempt at this loop hike that boarders the two wilderness areas. Slick terrain and a navigational error make this one... 

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Publish Date: November 25, 2024

By: Alex Hauck

Fall Family Camping

October 27, 2024 - Took all three dogs on a camping trip to Frozen Head State Park. This was Maggie's first time.

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Publish Date: January 26, 2025

By: Alex Hauck

Breakfast in the Backcountry

October 12, 2024 - Hiked in to an off trail spot I know for some coffee, breakfast, and stream watching. Made for a great morning.

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Publish Date: November 10, 2024

By: Alex Hauck

Hiking Burnt Mill Loop

October 5, 2024 - Took Maggie up to Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area to stretch our legs on this very pleasant trail.

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Publish Date: October 5, 2024

By: Alex Hauck

Forney Ridge / Creek Loop

July 1-2, 2024 - Hike Forney and Forney Creek Loop with an overnight at Campsite No. 69. This was one of my most challenging hikes to date.

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Publish Date: August 6, 2024

By: Alex Hauck

Day Hiking Red River Gorge

May 2-5, 2024 - Greg and I head up to Red River Gorge to explore and do some day hiking. Had a few wrong turns, but it was a great trip.

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Publish Date: July 23, 2024

-Past adventures -

Featured Posts of the Past

Tippecanoe Battlefield 

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Battle Ground, Indiana

November 23, 2012

On this Blog feature I am going way back to one of my first historical day trips. Back in November of 2012 I visited the Tippecanoe Battlefield ware William Henry Harrison and the United States fought with Tecumseh and his Indian coalition over land rights... 

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Hiking Mount Mitchell via Loop

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Mount Mitchell State Park, NC
Saturday, August 13, 2022

In honor of Mount Mitchell State Park finally opening after Helene damage I only thought it fitting to feature my loop hike. Just under nine miles this hike was beautiful and the only things I could of wished for was a clear view from the top of Mitchell. 

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