by jenpharrdavis | Mar 10, 2023 | Uncategorized
Hello! I’ve been fielding a lot of the same questions about the sale of Blue Ridge Hiking Company so I figured I’d do a short Q&A to spread some info. Thanks for reading/sharing. Why sell Blue Ridge Hiking Company? Because it was the right time and to the right...
by jenpharrdavis | May 21, 2022 | Uncategorized
If you follow me on social media, you know that for the past few years, I’ve been infatuated with wildflowers. I’ve sought them out in the Smokies, journaled about them, and posted on my “Wild Flower Wednesdays.” I’ve received tips from friends for nooks and crannies...
by jenpharrdavis | May 11, 2022 | Uncategorized
The Appalachian High Route is a ~ 330-mile loop that combines the Appalachian Trail, Mountains-to-Sea Trail, and Black Mountain Trail using the newly established “Burnsville Connector” as a connector. The route also provides access to nearly all the 6000+...
by jenpharrdavis | Apr 18, 2022 | Uncategorized
It turns out that diving into a Sustainability Initiative is a lot like trying to backpack a long-distance trail. You start out thinking it’s going to go one way, and quickly it looks and feels totally different than the Instagram images of what you thought it would...
by jenpharrdavis | Mar 8, 2022 | Uncategorized
Not many people get to turn their dream career into a reality, but I’m so grateful to have had that opportunity. In 2008, I started Blue Ridge Hiking Company and have spent the last 15 years introducing people to the wonders of the natural world through writing,...
