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Walking Fort Mountain State Park

The expertise and work of the Civilian Conservation Corps is abundantly evident in walking this 4,058-acre park.

South Carolina Botanical Garden: A Whole State on 295 Acres

Located at Clemson University, the gardens offer easy walking amid plantings and habitats from all across the Palmetto State.

Waynesboro, Virginia: Easy Walk with Art Show Preview

The South River Greenway offers an easy walk along its namesake river. And before you start, feast your eyes on award-winning mural artworks.

Whitesburg, Kentucky: Walking the Old L&N

The paved Tanglewood Trail offers just over four miles of level and enjoyable walking with touches of history and friendliness.

Stumphouse Tunnel: A Tunnel, A Falls and History

This South Carolina mountain walk is the result of an effort of save the land for public use.

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The Cool Springs Overlook looks onto the Holly Creek Valley.

Walking Fort Mountain State Park

The expertise and work of the Civilian Conservation Corps is abundantly evident in walking this 4,058-acre park.
The duck pond sits near the cove habitats and the mountain bog.

South Carolina Botanical Garden: A Whole State on 295 Acres

Located at Clemson University, the gardens offer easy walking amid plantings and habitats from all across the Palmetto State.
“Kaiya with Tulips” by Nils Westergard (from a distance)

Waynesboro, Virginia: Easy Walk with Art Show Preview

The South River Greenway offers an easy walk along its namesake river. And before you start, feast your eyes on award-winning mural artworks.
The old train tunnel has become a highlight of the trail.

Whitesburg, Kentucky: Walking the Old L&N

The paved Tanglewood Trail offers just over four miles of level and enjoyable walking with touches of history and friendliness.
The bridge over Canes Creek leads to the Issaqueena Falls Overlook.

Stumphouse Tunnel: A Tunnel, A Falls and History

This South Carolina mountain walk is the result of an effort of save the land for public use.
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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.
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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.

June 26, 2026

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