by Jeff | Apr 24, 2025 | Blog
I first learned about Old Rag in the 1980’s, living in Washington D.C., when I met a Fairfax man who was training for Kilimanjaro. His regimen was to hike Old Rag twice a day, three days a week. Hearing him talk made me determined to hike Old Rag. It was a hike for...
by Jeff | Jul 5, 2023 | Blog
Peace Pilgrim: Paving the Way as the First Woman AT Thru-Hiker The Appalachian Trail (AT) holds a special place in the hearts of outdoor enthusiasts and adventure seekers. Spanning over 2,100 miles from Georgia to Maine, it challenges hikers with its rugged terrain...
by Jeff | Mar 22, 2023 | Blog
Hikes near Front Royal, Virginia are plentiful! Front Royal is nestled in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley, making it the perfect location for outdoor enthusiasts to explore the nearby hiking trails. With the Appalachian Trail passing through Front Royal,...
by vibrissaadmin | Jan 5, 2022 | Blog
Shenandoah is absolutely gorgeous right now. But its beauty changes season to season: from autumn leaves, to frozen water falls, to flowering rhododendron, to amazing vistas, to picture-perfect swimming holes. Front Royal Brewing Co. sits right here at ground...
by vibrissaadmin | Jan 4, 2022 | Blog
Shenandoah is one of the very best spots in the US to experience the brilliance of fall. The lush hardwood forests that blanket the mountains turn technicolor: scarlet, maroon, gold, purple, bronze, russet, bright orange. Early in the season, as the nights begin to...
by vibrissaadmin | Jan 3, 2022 | Blog
Shenandoah It’s a stretch of mountains and valley ranging from the Blue Ridge in the east to the Alleghenies in the west and from the James river in the south to the Potomac river in the north. But Shenandoah is so much more than a geographic region. Visitors from...
