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Kurt’s Hikes

CURRENT Kurt’s Hikes

Of Newts and Thru-Hikers

Appalachian Trail from Black Horse Gap on Blue Ridge Parkway (MP 97.7) to Wilson Creek Shelter and back. 5 miles.

A Pretty and Pretty Easy 10.6

Andy Lane/unnamed blue-blaze/Appalachian Trail loop. 10.6 miles

Walking Around a Big, Red, Inland “Bay”

At Lake Waccamaw State Park, N.C.: Parts of the Lakeshore, Sand Ridge, Pine Woods and Loblolly trails. About 5 miles.

Pretty Urban, Pretty Cheap

Home to Rivers Edge Sports Complex and back home. About 5 miles.

The Deployment to Fullhardt Knob

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A girl and her dog along the Appalachian Trail.

Of Newts and Thru-Hikers

Appalachian Trail from Black Horse Gap on Blue Ridge Parkway (MP 97.7) to Wilson Creek Shelter and back. 5 miles.

A Pretty and Pretty Easy 10.6

Andy Lane/unnamed blue-blaze/Appalachian Trail loop. 10.6 miles

Walking Around a Big, Red, Inland “Bay”

At Lake Waccamaw State Park, N.C.: Parts of the Lakeshore, Sand Ridge, Pine Woods and Loblolly trails. About 5 miles.

Pretty Urban, Pretty Cheap

Home to Rivers Edge Sports Complex and back home. About 5 miles.
Tyler climbs Fullhardt Knob Shelter roof after climbing Fullhardt Knob

The Deployment to Fullhardt Knob

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Vibrant Monarch butterfly clings to its translucent dew covered cocoon
Creature Feature

Monarch Mimickers

It’s easy to mistake other orange species for the king of fall butterflies.

August 26, 2026
At Coopers Rock State Forest, new Stargazer cabins invite guests to look up through skylights and telescopes.
Country Roads

Even Closer to Almost Heaven

New Stargazer cabins at Coopers Rock State Forest offer a skyward escape in the mountains of West Virginia.

June 29, 2026
©Duncan Seaman
Country Roads

A Mountain Tradition Turns 90 

Visitors flock to Galax, Virginia, each summer for the Old Fiddlers’ Convention, a days-long celebration of Appalachian music.

June 29, 2026

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