For a more summit-focused hike, head south on the Big Pinnacle Trail to two of Virginia’s highest peaks: Big Pinnacle and ...

Travelers in search of charming downtown areas, outdoor recreation, and sweeping vistas should set their sights on these North Carolina mountain towns.

The Crooked Road, Virginia’s heritage music trail, winds for some 300 miles ... were wearing what looked to be tap shoes. When the Grayson Highlands Band came on, a wave of audience members ...

For hikers, Grayson Highlands offers an embarrassment of riches, with trails ranging from accessible interpretive loops to challenging backcountry routes. The Rhododendron Trail provides access to the ...

Now, let’s talk trails, because Grayson Highlands offers some of the most rewarding hiking in the entire state. The park serves as a gateway to the Appalachian Trail, which means you can dip your toe ...

Grayson Highlands doesn’t provide horses for riding ... Planning a long trip? You can access both the Appalachian Trail and the Virginia Highlands Horse Trail from this area. This Alabama Trail Has ...

From Grayson Highlands State Park, hike the highest mountain in Virginia, Mount Rogers. It requires a 3.5-mile trek along the Appalachian Trail, so it is a popular area that can get crowded at times.

More than 114 miles of the Appalachian Trail in the Pisgah National forest reopened, the Forest Service announced. With the support of partners and volunteers, the Forest Service has successfully ...

There are still three sections of the Appalachian Trail that remain closed. More than 3 million people visit the Appalachian Trail each year, and more than 3,000 attempt to hike the entire trail.

Rogers National Recreation Area, sections of the Blue Ridge Parkway, and Grayson Highlands were also shut down due to the severe damage within the forested areas. In the wake of Hurricane Helene, the ...

The Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC), the organization that oversees the Appalachian Trail, turns 100 years old in March. About 68 miles of the 2,190-mile trail from Maine to Georgia lie along ...

After retiring on March 28, Bedford Fire Chief Scott Hunter will set out to hike the Appalachian Trail ... Hunter said he is looking forward to seeing Grayson Highlands State Park in Virginia, which ...