Appalachian Trail, United States

Condé Nast TravelerJul 6

On Virginia's Crooked Road, the Hills Are Alive—With Bluegrass, Old-Time, and Country Jams

Writer Grayson Haver Currin chases tunes on the Crooked Road, a 330-mile route of glorious highway dedicated to homegrown music.

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New RiverSightOldest river in North America
Appalachian TrailTrailThe Appalachian Trail, also called the A.T., is a hiking trail in the Eastern United States, extending almost 2,200…
Blue Ridge ParkwayTrailThe parkway, which is the longest linear park in the U.S., runs for 469 miles (755 km) through 29 counties in Virginia…
The Rex TheaterSightJeff Little played keyboard here
IndependenceNeighborhoodJeff Little's forebears came from here
GalaxNeighborhoodIt is native to the southeastern United States from Massachusetts and New York south to northern Alabama, growing…
East Tennessee State UniversityPlaceETSU was founded in 1911 with a singular purpose: to improve the quality of life for people in the region and beyond.
FloydNeighborhoodFormer textile town with a Friday Night Jamboree
The Floyd Country StoreMarketOpened in 1910, hosts Friday Night Jamboree
The Crooked RoadTrail330-mile highway through Southwest Virginia
Dairy QueenIce cream shopHosts Thursday-morning jam in Rocky Mount
Blue Ridge Institute & Museum (BRIM)MuseumOutpost of Ferrum College
Shooting Creek RoadTrailRoad outside Floyd with hairpin turns
Wayne C. Henderson School of Appalachian ArtsPlaceCommunity hub and arts center in Marion
Birthplace of Country Music MuseumMuseumBirthplace of Country Music, parent nonprofit of Birthplace of Country Music Museum, Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion,…
Franklin CountyNeighborhoodWe apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience as…
Grayson CountyNeighborhoodGrayson County Welcome to Grayson County, Texas, located just 60 miles north of Dallas in the North Texas region.
Roanoke-Blacksburg RegionalAirportAirport near one end of the Crooked Road
Tri-CitiesPlaceAirport near Bristol
The Carter Family FoldSightHosts shows mostly on Saturday nights
Nicewonder Farm & VineyardsHotelLuxury option in Bristol
The Farmer's SupplyHotelApartments converted from a hardware store
Grayson & WhitterPlace
Stanley BrothersPlace
Alison Krauss and Union StationPlace
BristolNeighborhood
Farmer's Supply Co.Market
WesterpuntSight
De Panne beachSight
Royal Sand Yachting ClubPlace
Petit Comité restaurantRestaurant
CalliePlace
WalloniaNeighborhood
Dumont quarterNeighborhood
Zwin Nature ParkSight
KnokkeNeighborhood
the Carter FamilyPlace
408 State StreetSight

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OutsideApr 28

The Best National Park Escapes Hiding Just Outside America’s Biggest Cities

Gas prices are insane, and air travel is chaotic and expensive right now. This is a problem, because you still love to travel. Summer is rapidly approaching and you need a break, but you don’t want to sacrifice your savings for a far-flung trip. Don’t worry; I have you covered. Our country’s largest metropolitan areas … Continued

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Fire IslandSightNational Seashore with wild beaches and historic buildings
Otis Pike High Dunes WildernessSightFederally designated wilderness area with maritime forest
Appalachian TrailTrailThe Appalachian Trail, also called the A.T., is a hiking trail in the Eastern United States, extending almost 2,200…
PhoenixSightRequest services and report issues using myPHX311.
Santa Cruz IslandSightIt is the largest island in California and largest of the eight islands in the Channel Islands archipelago and Channel…
Channel Islands National ParkNature reserveFive islands with remote beaches and steep cliffs
Burma TrailTrailSandy path through dunes, offers beach access
Watch Hill CampgroundPlaceOffers tent and safari-style tents near beach
Middle Delaware RiverParkNational recreation area with 40 miles of free-flowing river
Edge of the Woods OutfittersPlaceOffers kayak and tube rentals and shuttles
Worthington State ForestPlaceHas campsites near water with trail access
Long IslandNeighborhoodIt constitutes a significant share of the New York metropolitan area in both population and land area.
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation AreaNature reserveLargest urban park with over 500 miles of trails
Point Mugu State ParkNature reservePark with two campgrounds, Sycamore Canyon best
Backbone TrailTrail67-mile trail through mountains with 12 trailheads
Mishe Mokwa TrailTrailPart of a scenic loop to Sandstone Peak
Sandstone PeakViewpointHighest point in Santa Monica Mountains
Santa RosaSightScenic island with Torrey pine forest and meadows
Island PackersFerry terminalOffers ferry service to the islands
Skunk PointSightWhere sand dunes and cliffs meet the Pacific
Water CanyonHotel15-site campground on Santa Rosa island
Indiana Dunes National ParkNature reserveProtects coastal wilderness on Lake Michigan
Cowles Bog TrailTrail4.7-mile loop through park ecosystems to beach
Dunewood CampgroundHotel66 sites located a mile south of the lake
Big Thicket National PreserveNature reserve97,000-acre preserve with nine ecosystems
Cooks Lake to Scatterman Paddling TrailTrail4.8-mile loop through rivers, swamps, and lakes
Village Creek State ParkParkAdjacent park with campsites near a free-flowing river
Tonto National MonumentNature reserveProtects Sonoran desert and two ancient cliff dwellings
Smithfield BeachSight
Kittatinny PointSight

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OutsideApr 7

Nick Gagnon Just Set the FKT on Hiking’s Triple Crown. Here’s What It Took to Do It.

Thru-hiker Nick Gagnon burned through 14 pairs of shoes, averaged 32.5 miles per-day, and ate too much junk food to remember during his eye-popping Fastest Known Time on America’s longest trails.

Gagnon completed it in 231 days

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Pacific Crest TrailTrailNick Gagnon completed it in 77 days
Continental Divide TrailTrailGagnon completed it in 77 days
Appalachian TrailTrailGagnon completed it in 231 days
Great Western LoopMotelGagnon completed this 6,800-mile circuit in 200 days
Kitchen ConfidentialPlaceGagnon listened to the audiobook four times during hike

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On Virginia's Crooked Road, the Hills Are Alive—With Bluegrass, Old-Time, and Country Jams

The Best National Park Escapes Hiding Just Outside America’s Biggest Cities

Nick Gagnon Just Set the FKT on Hiking’s Triple Crown. Here’s What It Took to Do It.