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A replica of a historic tobacco barn stands in a clearing next to a traditional split rail fence, in early spring. Located in rural Tennessee, in the Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area, the barn is part of the 1850s Homeplace Working Farm. The farm paints a portrait of farm life in rural Tennessee and Kentucky, in the 1800’s.

Tobacco was a valuable cash crops in this region, beginning in the 1806’s. Dark-fired tobacco, the type grown in this region, derives its name from the curing process. Over a 13-month period, the tobacco is grown, fired, and cured. The firing and curing process is done by building smoldering fires in trenches built into the floor of the barn, and tobacco is hung on racks above it, similar to the process for smoking meat.

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A historic one room Appalachia schoolhouse, located in a rustic log cabin with wooden benches, a chalkboard, and antique wooden stove. Sunlight filters through windows, illuminating the historic charm and simplicity of the structure. Clinton, Tennessee.

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Mt Timpanogos is an 11,752 ft peak in the Wasatch Mountain Range that rises above the surrounding Utah and Heber Valleys. Even though the shortest hike to its summit is more than 14 miles, it is one of the most hiked mountain peaks in the Rocky Mountains. The two primary trails to it summit are from Aspen Grove via Provo Canyon and the Alpine Loop near Sundance Resort, and the Timpooneke Campground in American Fork Canyon.

The mountain derives its name from a native american tribe that inhabited the area around the mountain at the time of the arrival of Mormon pioneers in Utah.

In addition to being a designated wilderness area, the mountain also hosts a national monument near its base, that was setup to protect beautiful cave system discovered by various individuals between 1887 and 1921.

It has been said that the mountain resembles a sleeping indian princess, and that its a legend that came from local tribes, but its more likely the tale as its known today came from Eugene Lusk “Timp” Roberts, a professor at Brigham Young University, who was trying to promote the mountain to the world. Roberts was also the creator of an annual one day hike that attracted thousands of people between 1911 and 1970. The hiking event was ultimately cancelled due to the damage done being to the mountain over the years.