4 articles tagged with appalachian trail
Standing at the overlook on Mill Mountain as dawn breaks over the Roanoke Valley, I'm struck by how the morning fog creates microclimates throughout the Blue Ridge Mountains. As an epidemiologist who studies environmental patterns, I find these Appalachian valleys...
There's something structurally perfect about the Blue Ridge Mountains in autumn. As an engineer, I find myself analyzing not just the trails beneath my boots, but the geological formations that have withstood millennia of erosion to create these rounded, ancient...
G'day, fellow wanderers! After spending the past year establishing my dermatology practice in Arlington, I've been itching to explore more of Virginia's natural wonders. Last month, I finally carved out a week to tackle the legendary Blue Ridge trails around...
There's something alchemical about the Blue Ridge Mountains in autumn. The transformation happens gradually, then suddenly—like the perfect reduction sauce simmering on a back burner while you're distracted by other things. One moment, you're squinting through summer haze at uniform...