Over a long career as a wildlife biologist for state, federal and private interests I have had the… Read More
The Forest by Walt Hampton
“A sea of forest to the horizon.” This is how the Appalachian Mountains were described by various explorers… Read More
Dad’s War by Walt Hampton
As the years pass and we grow older, we gain an appreciation for those that came before us…. Read More
WATERHOLE
*First published in Sporting Classics magazine, this is a true glimpse of the Four Winds Farm mentioned in… Read More
Aunt Mae by Walt Hampton
First things first: It is pronounced “Ain’t” Mae. Writing about family is hard for me. Things seen through… Read More
The People by Walt Hampton
It has been said of me that I am a hard man. I never gave this type of… Read More
The Land by Walt Hampton
If you can get your hands on a good relief map of the central Appalachian region, and in… Read More
What We Have Lost and How We Get It Back by Walt Hampton
The Appalachian region of our country has a unique and storied past. This is an area of exploration,… Read More
Changing Times by Walt Hampton – Walt’s Campfire
I had an editor tell me “Times have changed”. Maybe so. With what we each perceive as different… Read More
Bruin by Walt Hampton – Walt’s Campfire
After a treaty meeting with the Cherokee at Ft. Chiswell in 1750, Dr. Thomas Walker, with three Cherokee… Read More