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Kurt’s Hikes

CURRENT Kurt’s Hikes

Roaring Run Hikette

Roaring Run Creekside Trail to falls and back. 1.2 miles.

Woods Hike vs Beach Hike: Even the Peepee Technique is a Little Different

Blockade Runner Hotel in Wrightsville Beach, N.C. south on the beach to end of spit and back x 2. About 5 miles.

A Favorite Trail Well Enjoyed

Andy Lane Trail to Appalachian Trail to Tinker Cliffs and back. 7.2 miles.

All-Dayer in the Grayson Highlands, All-Nighter in the Grayson Highlands

FR 613, Appalachian Trail, Pine Mountain Trail, Scales Trail, Highlands Horse Trail loop. About 10 miles.

Hoop Hole Havoc

Lower Hoop Hole Trail. 4 miles.

Current Issue

Grayson tries to master the water bladder at the end of the hike as Lily smiles at having done the walk.

Roaring Run Hikette

Roaring Run Creekside Trail to falls and back. 1.2 miles.

Woods Hike vs Beach Hike: Even the Peepee Technique is a Little Different

Blockade Runner Hotel in Wrightsville Beach, N.C. south on the beach to end of spit and back x 2. About 5 miles.
View west from Tinker Cliffs looks across North Mountain, Potts Mountain and into West Virginia.

A Favorite Trail Well Enjoyed

Andy Lane Trail to Appalachian Trail to Tinker Cliffs and back. 7.2 miles.
We saw a few wild ponies along the Appalachian Trail, and soon after that we saw this sign, about which Gail said, "I sure hope the ponies can read!"

All-Dayer in the Grayson Highlands, All-Nighter in the Grayson Highlands

FR 613, Appalachian Trail, Pine Mountain Trail, Scales Trail, Highlands Horse Trail loop. About 10 miles.
Little Reese didn't jump in, but did get into the cold water, while Daddy Ben jumped in later.

Hoop Hole Havoc

Lower Hoop Hole Trail. 4 miles.
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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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