Alan came to Knoxville in 2018 in search of mountaintops and rolling rivers, and now goes backpacking and fly fishing as much as time allows. When he’s not out and about, he’s usually in the kitchen trying out new recipes. Though he’s lived in Miami, Indiana, New York City, Boston, and Washington, D.C., he’s ready to plant his roots in the country for good – just in time to bring you along as he writes about all things outdoor Knoxville.