Searching for true wilderness in Cleveland National Forest, a desperate longing to escape the noise and rush of the city with hikes in the mountains and moments of quiet solitude.

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SMOKY MOUNTAINS IN SUMMER

A visit to the Gatlinburg Trail, then venturing deeper into the mountains to hike up to the Grotto Falls, and finally, the Cataract Falls.

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COTTONWOOD IN WINTER

TravelTera VannoyDecember 2, 2021cottonwood arizona, sedona, arizona, arizona wines, arizona trails, nature photography, nature photographer, nature trail, USAComment

Photography and Artwork

Reflections on how humanity is Interconnected and our relationship with nature