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November 1, 2026
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July 11: Hoop Hole lower loop. 4.0 miles. July 12. Andy Layne Trail to AT to Tinker Cliffs and back. 7.6 miles.
Appalachian Trail from Va. 311 northward to just beyond the forest road crossing and back. About 5.2 miles.
Little Cove Mountain Trail and a short section of Appalachian Trail and back. 6.5 miles.
Rock Castle Gorge Loop. 10.8 miles.
In Ramsey's Draft Wilderness: Road Hollow Trail, Shenandoah Mountain Trail, Jerry's Run Trail, Ramsey's Draft Trail. 7.8 miles.
July 11: Hoop Hole lower loop. 4.0 miles. July 12. Andy Layne Trail to AT to Tinker Cliffs and back. 7.6 miles.
Appalachian Trail from Va. 311 northward to just beyond the forest road crossing and back. About 5.2 miles.
Little Cove Mountain Trail and a short section of Appalachian Trail and back. 6.5 miles.
In Ramsey's Draft Wilderness: Road Hollow Trail, Shenandoah Mountain Trail, Jerry's Run Trail, Ramsey's Draft Trail. 7.8 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
September 14, 2026
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,
September 1, 2026
