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CASEY: Author finds 'Virginia’s Lost Appalachian Trail,' in new book about the famed path's old route Mills Kelly was researching a book about AT hikers’ experiences when he found a nugget of ...
A five-hour drive from Truist Park, Bristol is easy to reach for Braves fans eager to see this unique MLB showcase in person. And once you’re there, you’ll discover there’s plenty to do amid the ...
Appalachian Trail Jun 1, 2025 U.S. 58 repairs near Damascus to finish ahead of schedule U.S. 58 repairs to finish early, helping restore access to Damascus and the Virginia Creeper Trail, crucial for ...
Damascus, for instance, offers exquisite trout fishing and sits on a staggeringly scenic rail-to-trail route. Roanoke, Virginia, boasts a killer craft brewery and restaurant scene.
In 2024, Hurricane Helene damaged some sections of these trails, including the now-closed stretch between Whitetop Station and Damascus on the Virginia Creeper Trail.
The unassuming blue exterior of Damascus Diner stands like a quiet promise – extraordinary flavors await inside this Trail Town USA landmark. Photo credit: John “Astrogator John” Carrico Nestled in ...
In this corner of Virginia, wild ponies roam, fiddles sing, and the views go on for miles. Here's what to do on your next trip to Independence, Virginia.
Farmers in well-worn caps sit alongside hikers taking a break from the Appalachian Trail, which famously runs right through Damascus. Young families with children coloring on paper placemats share the ...
Woodward’s efforts are not just a childhood dream, however, she’s also raising funds for the Appalachian Trail Conservancy as the group celebrates its 100th anniversary.
Hiking the Appalachian Trail has always been on Rocky Lodestars bucket list. Despite his vision impairment, Rocky insists it hasn't hindered him; he even opted to tackle the journey solo.
U.S. 58 repairs to finish early, helping restore access to Damascus and the Virginia Creeper Trail, crucial for local tourism and economy.
A Massachusetts man faces federal charges in the brutal attack Saturday on two Appalachian Trail hikers that left a man dead and a woman hospitalized with severe stab wounds, authorities said Sunday.