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Bad Weather and Good Friends at Tremont

April 28, 2017 By Val Weston 5 Comments

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Let's face it, life dishes out the unexpected and undesired. A lot. The only thing we're in control of is how we respond, right? I have just returned from a whirlwind trip to Georgia. Part of the … [Read more...] about Bad Weather and Good Friends at Tremont

Filed Under: Photography, Uncategorized Tagged With: flexibility, foothills parkway, great smoky mountains, great smoky mountains institute at tremont, great smoky mountains national park, macro photography, nature photography, smoky mountain raptor center, spring workshop, steve zigler, tennessee, tremont, weather

North America’s Best Campgrounds: Elkmont

May 12, 2013 By Val Weston 10 Comments

This week my fellow outdoor enthusiasts and I are highlighting our favorite campgrounds in North America. While I have several favorites across the country, I wanted to bring the love down south into … [Read more...] about North America’s Best Campgrounds: Elkmont

Filed Under: Outdoors, Uncategorized Tagged With: campgrounds, camping, cloudland canyon, elkmont, great smoky mountains, great smoky mountains national park, Reviews, tennessee

Postcards from Real Life: Winter

January 25, 2013 By Val Weston 1 Comment

We're in the thick of winter finally. It was beginning to look like we wouldn't have to break out the heavy coats here in Georgia this season but it is here now. And just in time for me to head off to … [Read more...] about Postcards from Real Life: Winter

Filed Under: Outdoors, Uncategorized Tagged With: Clingman's Dome, great smoky mountains, great smoky mountains institute at tremont, great smoky mountains national park, Postcards from Real Life, snow, tennessee, weather, winter

Postcards from Real Life: Artistry

October 19, 2012 By Val Weston Leave a Comment

It's time! Time to head back to Tremont for the Autumn Brilliance workshop. As I set forth this morning, it's more about getting a break from the house-selling insanity than the photography but I'm … [Read more...] about Postcards from Real Life: Artistry

Filed Under: Outdoors, Photography, Uncategorized Tagged With: Clingman's Dome, experiential education, great smoky mountains, great smoky mountains institute at tremont, great smoky mountains national park, Postcards from Real Life, tennessee, will clay

Time to Get Your Tremont On…

September 27, 2012 By Val Weston 2 Comments

In just a few short weeks I will again set off to the Great Smoky Mountain Institute at Tremont for the Autumn Brilliance Workshop with Will Clay. My thoughts... Just to refresh your memory on … [Read more...] about Time to Get Your Tremont On…

Filed Under: Photography, Uncategorized Tagged With: autumn, experiential education, great smoky mountains, great smoky mountains institute at tremont, great smoky mountains national park, pat kennedy, steve zigler, sue milinkovich, tennessee, tom vadnais, tremont, will clay, workshop

Going Solo

September 6, 2012 By Val Weston 6 Comments

I know you parents out there feel my pain. As rich as our kids make our lives, sometimes you need a little adult time. And when you spend as much time together as we do in our roadschooling pursuits, … [Read more...] about Going Solo

Filed Under: Outdoors, Photography, Uncategorized Tagged With: cades cove, camping, Clingman's Dome, foothills parkway, great smoky mountains, great smoky mountains institute at tremont, great smoky mountains national park, north carolina, SANCP, solo, tennessee

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