Tim Murphy
Trail Trials: Cathedral Ledge
The White Mountains of New Hampshire possess some of the most spectacular scenery in the eastern United States—their natural splendor the...
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Tim Murphy
Jan 714 min read
Mammoth Cave
An ethereal environment lies beneath the hills of Kentucky; a gargantuan natural phenomenon unrivaled in magnitude and sublimity. Mammoth...
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Tim Murphy
Nov 26, 202314 min read
The Tennessee Riverwalk
The Tennessee Riverwalk is an 11.1-mile trail that meanders through the urban landscapes and diverse communities of Chattanooga,...
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Tim Murphy
Aug 13, 20238 min read
The Silver Comet and Chief Ladiga Trails
With a combined distance of nearly 95 miles, the Silver Comet and Chief Ladiga Trails follow the former Seaboard Railroad’s...
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Tim Murphy
Jun 25, 20233 min read
The Dunlap Coke Ovens
The scientific innovations conceived during the Second Industrial Revolution stimulated technological advancements in transportation,...
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Tim Murphy
Mar 19, 20233 min read
Trail Trials: Marietta Paper Mill Ruins
The Georgia Piedmont underwent significant geoeconomic transformations during the mid-19th century. Profound population growth,...
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Tim Murphy
Dec 11, 20223 min read
Trail Trials: Cloudland Canyon
The high country of Northwest Georgia is home to many fascinating natural landmarks, but few can compare to the popularity and...
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Tim Murphy
Nov 6, 20222 min read
Trail Trials: McAfee Knob
Widely regarded as the “most photographed spot along the Appalachian Trail,” McAfee Knob is a sight to behold. The prominent precipice...
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Tim Murphy
Mar 6, 20227 min read
West Point Foundry Preserve
Prior to the Revolutionary War, the American colonies—rife with natural resources—were practically devoid of any large-scale industrial...
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Tim Murphy
Jan 30, 202212 min read
High Bridge Trail State Park
“There have been higher bridges not so long and longer bridges not so high, but taking the height and length together, this is, perhaps,...
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Tim Murphy
Nov 21, 20215 min read
The Blue Ridge Tunnel
The emergence of locomotive engines during the early 19th century revolutionized the capabilities of commerce and transportation across...
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Tim Murphy
Oct 17, 20217 min read
The Roanoke Canal Trail and Museum
Inadequate infrastructure was a prevailing problem in 18th Century America, particularly in the Piedmont regions. While land and...
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Tim Murphy
Sep 5, 20213 min read
Trail Trials: Crabtree Falls, VA
Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains are home to some spectacular waterfalls, but none quite compare to the scale of Crabtree Falls. At nearly...
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Tim Murphy
Jul 25, 20211 min read
The Virginia Capital Trail Video
The Virginia Capital Trail (VCT) is a 51.7-mile bike path that runs from Jamestown to Richmond, Virginia. Though recently completed in...
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Tim Murphy
Jul 18, 202123 min read
The Virginia Capital Trail
The Virginia Capital Trail (VCT) is a 51.7-mile bike route that extends from Jamestown to Richmond, Virginia. Though recently completed...
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Tim Murphy
Aug 2, 20205 min read
Trail Trials: Mount Beacon
Standing 1,610 feet above sea-level, Mount Beacon is the tallest point in New York’s Hudson Highlands. The mountain—scarred with the...
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Tim Murphy
Mar 22, 20205 min read
Trail Trials: Kaaterskill Falls
The wilderness of New York’s Great Northern Catskill Mountains bear witness to the captivating cascades of Kaaterskill Falls—a 260-foot,...
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Tim Murphy
Mar 1, 20208 min read
Ohiopyle State Park
Nestled in the sprawling wilderness of southwest Pennsylvania sits the tiny borough of Ohiopyle, whose population barely exceeds fifty...
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Tim Murphy
Jul 28, 20193 min read
Trail Trials: Stone Mountain
Stone Mountain is the centerpiece and namesake of one of North Carolina’s largest state parks. The 600-foot granite dome stands 2,305...
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Tim Murphy
Jul 14, 20196 min read
Grandfather Mountain
Grandfather Mountain is the highest peak in the Blue Ridge Range, towering prominently over the highlands of North Carolina at 5,946 feet...
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