The Good Walk

CURRENT The Good Walk

The Worthington House was built in 1851 and remained in the family until 1953. It was used as a field hospital during the Civil War.

The Hike: Monocacy National Battlefield

This easy walk amid the history of 150 years ago also includes a ridge-line oak-hickory forest.
Appalachian Trail in Georgia

Wait, Walk 8.8 Miles Just to Get to the Appalachian Trail?

The Approach Trail to the southern terminus of the AT is a rewarding walk.
Mountain laurel bursts forth into bloom in late spring and early summer.

Craggy Pinnacle Trail

There’s at least a mild threat to the continued existence of this beautiful trail with 360-degree views, so get on up there.

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.

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