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Wineries

June 3, 2022 / / 0 Comments

On Friday, we visited a couple wineries along with Dick, Becky & Victoria.

First, we visited Shelton Vineyards in Dobson, NC. Very nice tasting experience. This is a large operation, and they were hosting a concert in the evening. We were able to taste 5 2oz classes of wine for $20. The presentation was fantastic, and the outside seating was very nice. Highly recommend.

Second, we visited Stony Knoll Vinyards also in Dobson. This is a family run farm. We visited with the owner who told us the history of how this farm has been in the family for over 100 years and has transitioned over the decades from tobacco to other cash crops to grapes. Highly engaging. Pam had a glass of Rose she did not love (it happens). Dick and Becky shared a flight of 6 red wines that they enjoyed. Victoria has a flight of 3 “Reserve” wines she loved. Another great setting.

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Bluegrass Concert

June 2, 2022 / / 0 Comments

Dick and Becky arranged for a group to perform at Cool Breeze Campground. The concert was very nice. They played a bunch of local music, original songs and told jokes along the way. It was a nice way to cap off a travel day.

Erynn Marshall and Carl Jones are old-time musicians and inspired tunesmiths from Galax, Virginia. Their website is Dittyville – The Musical Home of Erynn Marshall & Carl Jones

Scott and Betsy Heron are from the New England area and are perform as Green Heron

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Travel Day 4 – Just Driving

June 2, 2022 / / 0 Comments

Drove from Spruce Pine, NC (Milepost 280) to Galax, VA (Milepost 217)

This was a simple day of driving with clear skies and not so hilly.

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Virginia Creeper Bike Ride

June 1, 2022 / / 0 Comments

On Wednesday, the group went to “The Bike Station” and rented bikes to ride the “Virginia Creeper Trail”

The trail is a downhill biking trail suitable for almost any age. The elevation at Whitetop Station is 3500 feet (1.07 km), descending to about 1900 feet (0.58 km) in Damascus. The ride from White Top Station to Damascus is about 17 miles (27.36 km).

After the ride, some of us had lunch at the Wicked Chicken. Nice outdoor dining with great wings and cold beer.

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We made it. for perspective, the swinging bridge is above Kelly's head.

Grand Father Revisited & MacRae Peak

May 31, 2022 / / 0 Comments

On Tuesday, a group of us revisited Grand Father Mountain and the Swinging Bridge. What a difference a few days makes. It was sunny and warm.

Pam, Celeste and I then decided to take the Grandfather Trail to MacRae Peak. It was a 0.9 mile hike to the peak with some challenging climbing up rocks and ladders. We lost count, but there were at least 8 ladders. What a fantastic and challenging hike. The views from the top were amazing.

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