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It’s Cooold!

Appalachian Trail from U.S. 11 in Troutville to Fullhardt Knob Shelter and back. 7 miles

Tinker Creek to Hay Rock

Appalachian Trail from U.S. 220 in Daleville to Hay Rock and back. 8 miles.

They’re Turkey Vultures, Kurt.

Appalachian Trail from Black Horse Gap along the Blue Ridge Parkway north through Harvey's Knob Overlook and about a half mile beyond, and back. 6 miles.

A Breezy Day on Tinker Cliffs

Andy Lane Trail to Appalachian Trail to Tinker Cliffs and back. 7.8 miles.

Back in the Mountains, Up to Apple Orchard Falls

Apple Orchard Trail, Appalachian Trail to and from Black Rocks, Cornelius Creek Trail. 8.6 miles.

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It’s Cooold!

Appalachian Trail from U.S. 11 in Troutville to Fullhardt Knob Shelter and back. 7 miles
The Day Hiker and her dog, with Carvins Cove in the background.

Tinker Creek to Hay Rock

Appalachian Trail from U.S. 220 in Daleville to Hay Rock and back. 8 miles.
The number of hawk watchers at Harvey's Knob had decreased slightly as we headed back south along the Appalachian Trail.

They’re Turkey Vultures, Kurt.

Appalachian Trail from Black Horse Gap along the Blue Ridge Parkway north through Harvey's Knob Overlook and about a half mile beyond, and back. 6 miles.
Gail and Beth on a beautiful breezy day on Tinker Cliffs.

A Breezy Day on Tinker Cliffs

Andy Lane Trail to Appalachian Trail to Tinker Cliffs and back. 7.8 miles.
The Greatest Day Hiker Of Them All, no doubt hoping the pretty yellow mushrooms draw attention from her wind-blown hair.

Back in the Mountains, Up to Apple Orchard Falls

Apple Orchard Trail, Appalachian Trail to and from Black Rocks, Cornelius Creek Trail. 8.6 miles.
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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
Synchronous Fireflies
Creature Feature

The Light Fantastic

Fireflies are struggling with the effects of artificial light.

June 29, 2026

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