It should have been a beautiful morning hike. We followed a footpath along a mountain stream to a plateau shaded by towering beeches and maples. It was an idyllic spot in Pisgah National Forest—a scenic shelf nestled high in the forest with panoramic vistas of rolling mountains. But it was completely trashed. This encampment had … Continue reading Trashed: Garbage hauling stinks, but it’s a good workout