September 2012

The top of Apple Orchard Mountain is still home to a giant ball from the FAA.

Chiggers!

Overlook: Unnamed forest road to Glenwood Horse Trail to another forest road to Appalachian Trail loop. 10.8 miles.
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The History Channel Club Makes Note of Biltmore Estate

The Biltmore Estate is a well-known staple in our North Carolina region, bringing in tourists from all over to have a look at George Vanderbilt's architectural masterpiece. The History Channel Club took a deeper look at how and why the Biltmore Esta
The view from the top: 360 degrees.

A Counter-Clockwise Walk

Mt. Pleasant National Scenic Area: Henry Lanum/Mountain Pleasant loop. 7.2 miles.
Carvins Cove Reservoir: the natural reserve surrounding it covers 12,700 acres.

Hi-Dee-Ho!

Carvins Cove: Up the HiDeeHo Trail and along Brushy Mountain Trail and back. 6 miles.
Gail, the crayfish and the new binoculars. Disregard time/date stamp on photo (camera needs to be re-set).

Crayfish, Binoculars & Creek-Happy Puppies

Appalachian Trail along Brown Mountain Creek from U.S. 60 out and back. 5.6 miles.

Departments

Behind Blue Ridge Country

Even More Sweet Virginia Breezes

Casually cruising to Claytor Lake in southwest Virginia, I felt like I had come home – back to where it

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