Category: New River
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Sandstone Falls
Sunday, October 9, 2021 I am on a photography workshop with Mark Zablotsky at https://www.markzphotoworkshops.com. We were rained out from a shoot of Sandstone Falls earlier in the week, so Mark suggested I go by there on my way home. We have had a great week, seeing some spectacular places and kicking my photography up…
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Grandview/Little Beaver Lake
Sunday, October 9, 2021 “Grandview is a peaceful place to relax and unwind while enjoying outstanding views of the New River. From 1400 feet above the river at Main Overlook, visitors are rewarded with one of the most outstanding views in the park. On a clear day you can see directly into the heart of…
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The New River Bridgewalk
Saturday, October 8, 2021 I am on a great photography workshop with Mark Zablotsky (https://www.markzphotoworkshops.com) touring some of the best places in West Virginia. After an early shoot at Babcock State Park, Mark and I went to Bridge Walk LLC for a walk across the New River Bridge on a catwalk running underneath the highway.…
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Bike The New River Trail
Saturday August 8, 2020 Karen was determined to get in a good ride on the New River Trail. This time I checked everyone’s tires, making sure Josh’s were good. His brake was also too tight, not letting the wheels turn freely, so we fixed that. Mark and Sue Ann told us about a good section…
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Hike Fisher Peak Loop Trail
Friday August 7, 2020 On the Blue Ridge Parkway, we went for a hike on Fisher Peak Loop Trail. Less than three miles, it is a moderate hike, although it took us two hours. It’s a winding trail through woods and a meadow. I would call it a wandering trail, wandering so it will make…
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Galax, Virginia: Golf, Fishing, Biking New River Trail
Wednesday August 5, 2020 There is a fishing pond on the golf course, so Josh and I walked over to give it a try. It wasn’t long before Melissa came to join us. I was impressed by her interest, then by her patience and observation. However, we had no luck. The pond was a bit…