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Walking Connemara: Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site

The moderate, three-mile walk around the North Carolina home of Carl and Lilllian Sandburg includes an abundance of healthy hemlock trees.

Walking Bristol, Walking Two States

We are in Bristol, the city that straddles the Tennessee/Virginia state line that has been made famous by a cartoon gecko standing in the middle of its main street and is also the congressionally designated “Birthplace of Country Music."

A Challenging 4.5 Miles: Walking Amid Kentucky Old Growth

Blanton Forest State Nature Preserve is home to healthy 100-foot hemlocks and other natural wonders.

Keeping History and Nature Alive: Cowpens National Battlefield

The South Carolina site of the Revolutionary War battle makes for an easy and informative walk.

Exploring Helen, Georgia and Unicoi State Park

Nothing too hard here, but lots of old-world-themed fun (and plenty to eat.)

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The Sandburg home is reflected in Front Lake.

Walking Connemara: Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site

The moderate, three-mile walk around the North Carolina home of Carl and Lilllian Sandburg includes an abundance of healthy hemlock trees.
The mural on State Street celebrates Bristol’s unique spot in the history of country music.

Walking Bristol, Walking Two States

We are in Bristol, the city that straddles the Tennessee/Virginia state line that has been made famous by a cartoon gecko standing in the middle of its main street and is also the congressionally designated “Birthplace of Country Music."
The 45-degree ascent of Knobby Rock is made over a bed of knotty rocks.

A Challenging 4.5 Miles: Walking Amid Kentucky Old Growth

Blanton Forest State Nature Preserve is home to healthy 100-foot hemlocks and other natural wonders.
The battle took place on Green River Road on a cold winter day.

Keeping History and Nature Alive: Cowpens National Battlefield

The South Carolina site of the Revolutionary War battle makes for an easy and informative walk.
Downtown Helen, Georgia, features Bavarian-style architecture.

Exploring Helen, Georgia and Unicoi State Park

Nothing too hard here, but lots of old-world-themed fun (and plenty to eat.)
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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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