The Smoky Mountain Brewery is our go to dinner spot for any hike in the Smokies. The food and craft beer are great, and the atmosphere is fun.
Miguel’s Pizza, Slade, KY – February 2020
Miguel’s Pizza is an iconic destination stop in the Red River Gorge area. It is far more than a pizza joint. It is a mecca for rock climbers from all over the world, and a must stop for backpackers.
Crockett’s Breakfast Camp, Gatlinburg, TN – March 2022
Crockett’s Breakfast Camp is a fantastic Gatlinburg breakfast restaurant. It’s the perfect place to get breakfast any Great Smoky Mountains NP backpacking trip.
Heart and Soul Cafe, Pinedale, WY – July 2021
The Heart and Soul Cafe on the main drag in Pinedale, Wyoming is a mandatory breakfast stop for any backpacking trip in the Wind River Range.
Boulder Creek Lodge, Hall, MT – July 2022
I found the Boulder Creek Lodge accidentally, but I’m glad I did. A special place in gorgeous southwest Montana setting, inexpensive, and spotlessly clean cabins. Get there if you can.
Many Glacier Hotel, Glacier National Park, MT – July 2022
‘Spectacular’ doesn’t adequately describe the Many Glacier Hotel and surrounding area. A trip there feels like a journey to the best of the Swiss Alps.
Jack Huff’s Motor Lodge, Gatlinburg, TN – March 2022
A stay at the Jack Huff’s Motor Lodge is a journey back in time to another era of travel, before the days of generic, big chain hotels. It has character. Jack Huff’s is now my go to place in Gatlinburg.
Log Cabin Motel, Pinedale, WY – July 2021
The Log Cabin Motel is a throwback to an earlier age, the time of the ‘motor court’ era. For any trip to the Wind River Range the Log Cabin Motel is Pinedale’s ‘must stay’ lodging.
West Baden Springs Hotel, Indiana – September 2020
In September 2020 we decided to take a quick ‘Coronavirus Escape’ family trip to the magnificent West Baden Springs Hotel. I wanted to share our experience – (spoiler alert… it was quite nice!)
Art Devlin’s Olympic Motor Inn, Lake Placid, NY – June 2020
Art Devlin’s Olympic Motor Inn in Lake Placid, New York is a special place, and a ‘must stay’ stop for the night if you ever find yourself in Lake Placid.
