Hiking Trips

So you want to come to Southwest Virginia to backpack Grayson Highlands State Park? Why? To see the wild ponies the park is famous for. Of course. Or maybe you just want to day hike it. After all, it’s supposed to be one of the best hiking areas in the country. Then, there’s the gorgeous … Read more

Visiting Tennessee: When I first came to Johnson City, TN, prospecting for a new town to live in, I’d heard of Roan Mountain but I’d never hiked it. With all the buzz surrounding it, I thought it might be just another overhyped tourist attraction. So when I was in the neighborhood, I never visited the … Read more