Three Ridges Hiking 13 mile roundtrip route 2130 max elevation difference 3850 climb / 3850 descent Download a .gpx Download a .kmz Driving Directions Lowesville, VA - Just west of Charlottesville, the Appalachian Mountains rise and the Blue Ridge Parkway snakes northwards. Just off the parkway, [...]
West Augusta, VA – A short drive west on US 250 leaving Staunton, travelers will come upon another slice of the remote George Washington National Forest. Here, a rocky mountain stream and wooded valley surrounded by towering mountains help to create an awesome loop trail. At a length of 16.8 miles (round-trip), this strenuous hike [...]
Janis worked really hard this past spring and earned a great trip to Atlantis in the Bahamas. We turned it into a 10 day trip thanks to Christine coming down mid-week and letting us stay with some of her family. A good time was had by all! [view-the-gallery galleryaddress="Bahamas"]
After climbing the Shuckstack Fire Tower, you're above the trees. Note the stark contrast between the aging steel and fresh green leaves, it's nice.
Fontana Dam, NC – Shortly after Appalachian Trail hikers cross the Fontana Dam, they quickly ascend onto the higher peaks of the Smokey Mountain National Park. On this ascent, one can take a short detour and explore the abandoned Shuckstack Fire Tower. Brave hikers can climb to the top of the tower for an awesome [...]
Pleasant Grove, NC – The Chestnut Knob Trail is located in South Mountain State Park, just southwest of Hickory. Starting at the Jacob Fork parking area, a short hike past the picnic area and amphitheater on the High Shoals Falls Loop Trail leads to the trailhead. Although it starts out steep, the trail levels off [...]
Albemarle, NC – Hattaway Mountain is a modest mountain in central portion of Morrow Mountain State Park. As part of Uwharrie Mountains, it is one of the oldest mountains in North America. Starting at the park’s swimming pool, the trail moves counter-clockwise around the base of the mountain, before heading up to the summit and [...]
Because it had been a while since our great Northeast Train Trip, Janis and I decided it would be fun to travel up to the New York City area for New Years. We embarked on the morning of the 30th, driving all day to get there, fortunately only hitting moderate traffic around DC. The next [...]
