On The Trail With Dwight McCarter

Dwight McCarter, with a sprig of mint tucked in his hair to keep the bugs at bay.

Looking down on the Great Smoky Mountains.

McCarter uses jewelweed to lessen the itch of poison ivy.

Striking off into the mountains that surround Blackberry Farm.

McCarter’s well-worn hiking boots.

Pages of personal notes from years spent in the woods fill McCarter’s field guide.

McCarter in his element.

A Gorgone Checkerspot at rest.