Tag: Virginia State Park
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Leaf Peeping
We’ve been on a quest the last couple of weeks, searching out fall color before the trees go bare. We heard that Virginia’s Douthat State Park, about an hour southwest of our home, was a pretty park to explore. After a quick call to the office we learned that the color had peaked a few…
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The Most Sublime
Before becoming a popular tourist attraction for 18th and 19th century European settlers, Natural Bridge was a sacred place for the Native American Monacan Tribe. It is alleged that George Washington, as a young surveyor, visited the site in 1750. Today, tour guides suggest that his initials “G.W.” are carved on the wall of the…
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Maine or Bust 2022: Riding High
The idea of converting miles of unused railroad lines into safe and scenic hiking/biking trails was pure genius. We rode a few last year as we traveled across country and back, enjoying the smooth paths free from traffic and cross streets. This year, again with trailer in tow, we hit the road in search of…
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Maine or Bust 2022: Appalachian Trail Dream
A short drive to Virginia’s Grayson Highlands State Park allowed us a chance for a short hike with a link to one of the country’s most iconic national trails. The 2.3-mile Massie Gap and Wilburn Ridge loop trail overlaps a portion of the Appalachian Trail, the nearly 2,200-mile path that leads thru-hikers from Springer Mountain…
