About 2 weeks ago I purchased my first pair of vibram fivefingers shoes and I have not looked back since. Here is my personal vibram fivefingers review.
I had seen other wearing them and after researching the idea behind barefoot running, barefoot hiking, and Vibram’s initiative to create shoes to enhance the experience I was intrigued.  I am a big believer in doing things naturally.

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This is a video of a hike to Anglin Falls in Berea, Kentucky.

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Rocky Top

It was Helen and my 1 year anniversary and to celebrate we decided to hike Rocky Top, TN.   We could not think of a better to way to celebrate!

We headed out, from Berea, KY,  at 3am and made it to our favorite Pancake House in Gatlinburg, TN in just a few hours.  The idea was to get down there before the rest of civilization found out that we wanted to go there for the weekend. So far our plan was working perfectly.

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With the rains over the weekend I was curious to see if Anglin Falls was flowing.  I hadn’t been there in a couple of years and was looking for an excuse to go.   It was not flowing as much as I had hoped but it was still very peaceful.

History of Anglin Falls

Dedicated Dec. 10, 1996, John B. Stephenson Memorial Forest State Nature Preserve in Rockcastle County protects a 123-acre wooded gorge with a rich spring floral display. The preserve honors John B. Stephenson, the former president of Berea College who enjoyed the area’s beauty and solitude and worked hard to preserve the forest surrounding Anglin Falls. Long open to the public, the preserve will remain a significant source for education, interpretation and inspiration for the people of Kentucky and the students and faculty of Berea College.

  • Features – Anglin Falls (75 feet), spring wildflower display, Anglin Creek, forested gorge.
  • Access – one-mile foot trail over uneven terrain, moderate to strenuous
  • Activities – hiking, nature study, birding, etc.
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