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November 1, 2026
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From Blue Ridge Parkway at FR 191 (Salt Pond Road) to Appalachian Trail north to Wilson Creek and back. 7.6 miles.
Appalachian Trail from Va. 311 to McAfee Knob and back down, using the forest road from about 2 miles out. About 7 miles.
Appalachian Trail from Va. 311 to McAfee Knob, back via AT and forest road. About 7 miles.
Old Hotel Trail to Appalachian Trail; AT south to Bald Knob, then back north to Hog Camp Gap. 7.7 miles.
In the Hone Quarry Recreation Area from FR 62: Cliff Trail to Meadow Knob Trail to Pond Knob Trail to FR 62, to apparent end of FR 62 and back. About 13 miles.
From Blue Ridge Parkway at FR 191 (Salt Pond Road) to Appalachian Trail north to Wilson Creek and back. 7.6 miles.
Appalachian Trail from Va. 311 to McAfee Knob and back down, using the forest road from about 2 miles out. About 7 miles.
Appalachian Trail from Va. 311 to McAfee Knob, back via AT and forest road. About 7 miles.
Old Hotel Trail to Appalachian Trail; AT south to Bald Knob, then back north to Hog Camp Gap. 7.7 miles.
In the Hone Quarry Recreation Area from FR 62: Cliff Trail to Meadow Knob Trail to Pond Knob Trail to FR 62, to apparent end of FR 62 and back. About 13 miles.
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25 Years of Rhythm and Roots at the Birthplace of Country Music
Twenty-five years ago, a small festival dedicated to the music forged from the hills of the Blue Ridge Mountains took
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Singing in the Garden
Singing in the Garden: The Practically Perfect Pear
“There are only 10 minutes in the life of [the average] pear when it is perfect to eat.” —Abraham Lincoln,
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