Tim Murphy
The Blowing Rock
The Blowing Rock is a small park in western North Carolina that has entertained tourists for nearly ninety years, while its legend has...
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Tim Murphy
Feb 23, 20194 min read
Chimney Rock State Park
The anomalous geologic formations of Chimney Rock have been captivating the inhabitants of North Carolina’s Hickory Nut Gorge for...
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Tim Murphy
Feb 10, 20196 min read
Trail Trials: Mount Mitchell
The Black Mountains of western North Carolina bear some of the tallest peaks in the eastern United States. Mount Mitchell, which measures...
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Tim Murphy
Jan 26, 20191 min read
The Virginia Creeper Trail Video
Hi everyone! A few weeks ago, I ventured down to southwest Virginia and biked the Virginia Creeper Trail--a 34.3-mile rail-trail situated...
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Tim Murphy
Jan 20, 201910 min read
The Virginia Creeper Trail
The Virginia Creeper Trail is a 34-mile bike path that follows the Abingdon branch of the old Norfolk and Western Railway. The railroad,...
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Tim Murphy
Jan 13, 20196 min read
Trail Trials: Mount Rogers
Mount Rogers, measuring in at 5,729 feet above sea-level, holds the distinction as the tallest point in Virginia and the fourth-highest...
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Tim Murphy
Dec 16, 20187 min read
Belle Isle
Amidst the roaring rapids of the James River and the towering skyline of downtown Richmond, Virginia, Belle Isle stands out as one of the...
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Tim Murphy
May 25, 20186 min read
Great Falls
Two states. One incredible destination. The rapids at Great Falls are some of the most majestic on the East Coast and draw millions of...
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Tim Murphy
Mar 21, 20182 min read
Trail Trials: Thurston Griggs Trail to Black Rock
Along the mountainous landscape outside of Smithsburg, Maryland, the Thurston Griggs and Appalachian Trails combine to form a lightly...
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Tim Murphy
Mar 18, 20184 min read
Virginia's Natural Bridge
Towering high above the cascades of Cedar Creek, Virginia, stands one of America's most revered geologic formations--The Natural Bridge!...
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Tim Murphy
Mar 10, 20186 min read
Pine Grove Furnace and Sunset Rocks Trail
Needing a rebound from my last hiking experience at Signal Knob, I ventured up to Pennsylvania's Michaux State Forest to hike the Sunset...
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Tim Murphy
Jan 21, 20182 min read
Trail Trials: Signal Knob
The Signal Knob Trail is a 10-mile out-and-back path that runs outside of Front Royal, Virginia, in the George Washington National...
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Tim Murphy
Jan 14, 20184 min read
Trail Trials: Dahlgren Chapel to Washington Monument
Yesterday, despite the bitter cold and howling winds, I decided to venture out and hike along the Appalachian Trail from Dahlgren Chapel...
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Tim Murphy
Dec 1, 20179 min read
The Washington and Old Dominion Trail
The Washington and Old Dominion (W&OD) is a 45-mile paved rail trail that runs from Shirlington, VA to Purcellville, VA. The path follows...
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Tim Murphy
Nov 13, 20177 min read
Trail Trials: Catoctin Mountain and Cunningham Falls
This past weekend I explored the backwoods of Thurmont, MD, at Catoctin State Park. This park is approximately 8 square miles in area and...
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Tim Murphy
Sep 30, 20175 min read
The Richmond Canal Walk
The Richmond Canal Walk is a 1.25-mile historic trail that follows a reconstructed portion of the James River and Kanawha Canal through...
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Tim Murphy
Aug 10, 20173 min read
Trail Trials: Old Rag
In the heart of the Shenandoah Valley, located just outside of Sperryville, VA, stands one of the most impressive and tallest peaks in...
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Tim Murphy
Jul 30, 20173 min read
Sky Meadows State Park
Last week I traveled to Delaplane, Virginia, to visit Sky Meadows State Park, a sprawling 1600-acres rich in history and surrounded by...
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Tim Murphy
Jun 25, 20172 min read
Trail Trials: Sugarloaf Mountain
Located just outside of Dickerson, MD, Sugarloaf Mountain is arguably one of the most popular hiking destinations in the state. Its close...
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Tim Murphy
Jun 22, 20172 min read
Trail Trials: Weverton Cliff
Weverton Cliff is one the lesser-known hiking gems in the tri-state area of Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia. Overlooking the...
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