Kurt’s Hikes

CURRENT Kurt’s Hikes

This is one of the earliest photos of the hiking oddity; four years in, in 2008, Matthew and Aden had just turned six--they'll graduate from high school this year. Good dawg Fluff left us about 8 years ago.

17th Annual Return to Site of First Hike

Hikes for January/February 2021
The Day Hiker used a long pole as a sort of safety blanket on her first few hikes back.

The Greatest Day Hiker, Interrupted

Our weekend hikes oddity, now in its 17th year, saw an unprecedented bump in the trail over this period—my best excuse for not reporting in at better frequency.

Departments

Smith Mountain Lake Virginia is a hidden gem within the Blue Ridge Mountains. This beautiful area features boating, sailing, hiking, shopping, fishing, and much more.
From The Editor

Sarah Smiles: The Lake Effect

Growing up, many of my weekends were spent at my late step-grandmother’s house on Smith Mountain Lake in Virginia.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS