The Good Walk
Recent Stories
The Good Walk: Nature. History. Neighborhoods. Dining. Shopping.
The Rivanna Trail and other walkways in and around Charlottesville, Virginia make for a rich and varied walk. more
Courtesy of Capon Springs & Farms
The Good Walk: Step Back in Time at Capon Springs
This other-era resort offers a getaway like few others, along with 10 miles of trails. more
Leonard M. and Laurie M. Adkins
The Good Walk: Sky Meadows State Park
Being less than an hour’s drive away, Sky Meadows State Park became a favorite destination when Laurie and I were employed by George Mason University’s Outdoor Education Center. more
Leonard M. and Laurie M. Adkins
Stunning Tallulah Gorge
The three options to explore north Georgia’s 1,200-foot-deep Tallulah Gorge offer every walker a chance to experience the drama of the falls. more
Leonard & Laurie Adkins
North Carolina Arboretum: Delights for Sight and Stride
With surprises ranging from a collection of bonsai trees to delicious lunch fare, the Asheville destination is pure pleasure. more
Leonard and Laurie Adkins
Walking Dolly’s Hometown
Downtown Sevierville and the adjoining West Prong Greenway make for a walk that has ample connections to the town’s favorite daughter, along with many other treats. more
Leonard Adkins
Hot Springs to Lover’s Leap
The little North Carolina town is one of the Appalachian Trail’s most-fun walk-through towns. And just beyond: A great viewpoint. more
Leonard Adkins
The Riverwalk at Lynchburg, Virginia
This pleasant, flat walk combines out-in-the-woods with right-next-to town. more
Ruby Falls Expansion, Bristol Marks 90 Years, Tweetsie Railroad Celebrates
A few tidbits on the Ruby Falls expansion, Tweetsie Railroad milestones and more. more
Leonard Adkins
Tennessee Tweetsie: Walk from Johnson City to Elizabethton
The flat 9.6-mile rail-trail moves through contexts from urban to wooded, and is wonderfully customizable for distance and experience. more
Leonard Adkins
Mini Thru-Hikes in the Mountains
Don’t have half a year to hike the full length of the Appalachian Trail? Consider these shorter and distinctive alternatives, able to be hiked in full in a week to a month or so. more
Jenny Wiley: Toughest Trail Section in Kentucky's State Parks?
This nine-mile hike includes a section about half that long that offers a serious aerobic challenge. more
An Appalachian-Mackaye Loop
The 12.4-mile North Georgia loop hike contains as much history as it does beauty. more