Tim Murphy
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
- 3 min
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
- 3 min
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, 2022
- 3 min
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, 2022
- 2 min
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, 2022
- 7 min
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, 2022
- 12 min
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, 2021
- 5 min
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, 2021
- 7 min
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, 2021
- 3 min
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, 2021
- 1 min
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, 2021
- 23 min
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, 2020
- 5 min
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, 2020
- 5 min
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, 2020
- 7 min
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, 2019
- 3 min
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, 2019
- 6 min
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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Tim Murphy
- Jul 7, 2019
- 4 min
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, 2019
- 4 min
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, 2019
- 6 min
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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