Category: Hiking

Damascus, Virginia: Trail Town USA, Friendliest Town on the Appalachian Trail & Home of the Virginia Creeper Trail

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Adventure, Appalachian Trail, Hiking, Mountain Town

Damascus is a small town with a big claim to fame: Seven nationally known trails, including the Appalachian Trail and the Virginia Creeper Trail intersect within the town’s borders.  The Damascus lifestyle is adventurous and creative, yet laid-back and well-paced. It’s a place where you can be super-active, or where you can reconnect with nature, … Read More “Damascus, Virginia: Trail Town USA, Friendliest Town on the Appalachian Trail & Home of the Virginia Creeper Trail” »

Hickory Nut Gorge State Trail: A Magnificent Jewel in Western North Carolina, with Peter Barr

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Adventure, Chimney Rock Village, Conservation, Hiking, Lake Lure, Mountain Biking, Rock Climbing

The Hickory Nut Gorge is a magnificent jewel in the mountains of Western North Carolina. This 14-mile-long canyon cuts a picturesque pass exposing spectacular sheer granite cliffs, and contains an abundance of undisturbed forests. In this episode, I sit down with Peter Barr who led the development of more than 20 miles of new sustainable … Read More “Hickory Nut Gorge State Trail: A Magnificent Jewel in Western North Carolina, with Peter Barr” »

Old Fort Trails Project Partnership Aims To Help Build A Healthy & Economically Vibrant Community.

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Hiking, Mountain Biking, Mountain Town

In this episode I sit down with the G5 Trail Collective, US Forest Service, People on the Move for Old Fort, and the Eagle Market Streets Development Corporation to discuss plans to expand the trail system in the Grandfather District to include 40+ miles of new multi-use trails. We talk about how expanding the trail … Read More “Old Fort Trails Project Partnership Aims To Help Build A Healthy & Economically Vibrant Community.” »

Fonta Flora State Trail: Connecting Mountains, Waterways & Main Streets From Morganton to Asheville

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Hiking, Mountain Biking, Mountain Town

The 100-Mile Fonta Flora State Trail will connect Morganton to Asheville with hiking and biking trails along the Catawba River, creeks, around Lake James, through the mountains and into our charming downtowns like Morganton, Marion, Old Fort, Black Mountain, and Asheville’s River Arts District. It will provide an unparalleled experience for people of all ages … Read More “Fonta Flora State Trail: Connecting Mountains, Waterways & Main Streets From Morganton to Asheville” »

Something In The Saluda Air Fills The Heart And Soul

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Family, Fly Fishing, Hiking, Inns, Kayaking, Mountain Cabins, Mountain Town, Mountains, Nature, Scenic Drive, Small Business, Tourism, Waterfalls

Saluda, North Carolina, a tiny town of a little over 500 fulltime residents, is a mountain oasis with a Historic Downtown surrounded by rugged and accessible wilderness. The 18,000 acres of the Green River Game Lands and the Greenville Watershed have served as natural buffers, helping to preserve and protect the authentic character of this … Read More “Something In The Saluda Air Fills The Heart And Soul” »