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View from the top
It’s hard to adequately describe the view from the tops of the balds of Grassy Ridge. This particular vantage is from Jane Bald. While hiking along here it is immediately clear why people would want to...
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Rhododendron Tunnel
The Rhododendrons growing around Roan Mountain are out of control. Filed under: North Carolina, Tennessee Tagged: Appalachia, Appalachian Trail, Green, outdoors, Rhododendrons, Roan Mountain, summer
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Laurel Falls
In order to get to Laurel Falls from Hampton, TN you need to inch along a narrow ledge above the river or, especially when the water’s high, take the high water route up and over. Definitely worth it....
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Misty River
Early morning on the Laurel Fork. Before the morning mist burns off, walking along the river is like walking through a fantasy novel. Filed under: Tennessee, Tri-Cities Tagged: Appalachian Trail,...
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Roan Highlands
The Roan highlands are spectacular. Filed under: North Carolina, Tennessee Tagged: Appalachian Trail, Green, HDR, hiking, hills, outdoors
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Trail Buddies
Another shot of the ponies in the Grayson Highlands in southwest Virgina. These ones came up shamelessly begging for food (which, as per the signs posted, we declined to provide). When we declined to...
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Appalachian Rocks
You don’t have to pass through these rocks on the Appalachian trail in the Grayson Highlands, but its a lot more fun if you do. Filed under: Grayson Highlands, Uncategorized, Virginia Tagged:...
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Fall Vista
The Appalachians aren’t my favorite mountain range but they’re in the top 5. The vistas from the AT are pretty spectacular. Filed under: Grayson Highlands, Virginia Tagged: Appalachian Trail, fall,...
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Spring Falls
I sure am looking forward to getting back into spring when all the grey turns to green again. Filed under: Tennessee, Tri-Cities Tagged: Appalachian Trail, HDR, hiking, Laurel Falls, outdoors, Rocks,...
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Watauga Lake
Watauga lake is a pretty spectacular man made lake which, judging by the view down the other side of Watauga Dam (the top of which makes up part of the Appalachia Trail) used to be a pretty spectacular...
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Forest Stroll
Spring time is one of my favorite times for a hike. The leaves are green but its not too buggy, not too hot, and not too hazy. Filed under: Tennessee, Tri-Cities Tagged: Appalachian Trail, Forest,...
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Watauga Dam, Front and Back
It’s hard to tell from looking at the lake, even with the plaque in front of you, just how massive the Watauga Dam is… until you turn around. It’s actually pretty disorienting to look at what looks...
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Roan Highlands
It’s said to be one of the nicest parts of the AT. With spectacular views from the tops of the balds along this section of the trail, I can see why.
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