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The Devils Bathtub and Nearby Waterfalls
Tucked away in rural southwestern Virginia is a waterfall a place called the Devils Bathtub. I was a little disinterested…
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The Great Channels Slot Canyons
Possibly my favorite adventure in western Virginia last fall was The Great Channels, located north of Abingdon. The hike was…
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A Few of the Best Trails in SW Virginia
I never thought I’d voluntarily explore southwestern Virginia. East Coast scenery just pales in comparison to the Rockies and beyond,…
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Lovely Stiles Falls
Stiles Falls is a hidden gem deep within Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains. In fact, it’s so hidden that I would…
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Views of Roanoke from the Roanoke Star
When I looked up the best hikes around Roanoke, Virginia, one of the most popular was the Roanoke Star. Mind…
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Scrambling Up Dragon’s Tooth
When I talked with locals last summer about the possibility of hiking in the Blue Ridge Mountains near Roanoke, everyone…
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Day Hiking the Famous McAfee Knob
They say that McAfee Knob is the most-photographed point of the Appalachian Trail. Even thru-hikers stop to get their picture…
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Top Posts on Anne’s Travels in 2023!
It’s time for the annual round-up of the top-performing pages on Anne’s Travels in 2023! I’m very happy with the…
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The Poor Farmer’s Market in the Meadows of Dan
Today I’m taking a break my typical grind of hikes, views, and definite wilderness to talk about a cute little…
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Rocky Knob Overlooks on the Blue Ridge Parkway
I’ve heard about the Blue Ridge Parkway most of my life, but I didn’t have a chance to really enjoy…
