Scott Metcalf grew up on a small farm in the Appalachian Mountains of Northeastern Tennessee. He and his three older brothers worked hard with their dad raising tobacco, tomatoes, and cattle. They played even harder. With access to the Cherokee National Forest, clear streams, and plenty of wildlife, it was a nature lover’s dream.The author still lives in the same county of Unicoi. Within is a plethora of wooded trails and grassy balds to hike and explore!This is the author’s first published work with hopes of many more to follow.