2012

Pogo Rheinheimer was known for his individuality and determination. By the time of his death at age 16, he had hiked about half of the Appalachian Trail.

Kinship Remembered: Hiking With My Brother

Maryland Appalachian Trail section from U.S. 40 north to Pogo Campsite with side trail to Annapolis Rocks and back. 8 miles.
Dinner. Sort of.

Walking Off Dinner

Urban walk from home in Southwest Roanoke to Franklin Road business strip into South Roanoke and back home. About 6 miles.
Osage orange in fall leaves.

Where Are The Osage Oranges?

Andy Lane and Appalachian trails up and back to Tinker Cliffs area. 7.4 miles.
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

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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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