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An Inside Look at Sugarland Cellars

If you loved our March/April story about Blue Ridge Spirits, check out this behind-the-scenes look at the Sugarland Cellars in Gatlinburg, TN. Video courtesy of VisitMySmokies.com

More Photos of the Wild Ponies of the Grayson Highlands

Along the trails and in the bald areas of Virginia's highest mountains, wild ponies are part of the beauty. No, you're not supposed to feed them and yes, they are monitored for health by park officials.

Shelter From the Storm

Our January 2014 hikes were all made in some deference to the weather.

Two Old Faves to Finish Up the Year

December 21: Chestnut Ridge Loop Trail near Roanoke. 5.4 miles. December 27: Appalachian Trail to McAfee Knob from Va. 311 and back. 7.4 miles.

Two New Trails for Us!

Mill Mountain Trails (Star, Woodthrush, Ridgeline, Riser, Big Sunny, Mill Mountain Greenway, Watchtower, Star loop); about 5.5 miles

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An Inside Look at Sugarland Cellars

If you loved our March/April story about Blue Ridge Spirits, check out this behind-the-scenes look at the Sugarland Cellars in Gatlinburg, TN. Video courtesy of VisitMySmokies.com
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More Photos of the Wild Ponies of the Grayson Highlands

Along the trails and in the bald areas of Virginia's highest mountains, wild ponies are part of the beauty. No, you're not supposed to feed them and yes, they are monitored for health by park officials.
Aw, lookit, a selfie . . . along the AT near Groseclose 1/12/14.

Shelter From the Storm

Our January 2014 hikes were all made in some deference to the weather.

Two Old Faves to Finish Up the Year

December 21: Chestnut Ridge Loop Trail near Roanoke. 5.4 miles. December 27: Appalachian Trail to McAfee Knob from Va. 311 and back. 7.4 miles.
The old black Chevrolet was allegedly found along the wide trail in the '60s and pushed down the hill to where it has rested and rusted ever since.

Two New Trails for Us!

Mill Mountain Trails (Star, Woodthrush, Ridgeline, Riser, Big Sunny, Mill Mountain Greenway, Watchtower, Star loop); about 5.5 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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