The Mud Kingdom

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Tag: Dog-Friendly

  • Dog-Friendly Destinations Near Washington, D.C.

    Dog-Friendly Destinations Near Washington, D.C.

    The area within a single day’s drive of Washington, D.C. is utterly rich with natural resources for recreation and industry. Host to mountainous Appalachia, seasonal beaches on the warm Atlantic, the city itself lies on one of the mighty rivers of North America that empties into the largest estuary in the United States and once…

  • Trip Report: 2021-05 George Washington National Forest, Lee District, VA

    Trip Report: 2021-05 George Washington National Forest, Lee District, VA

    On the face of Green Mountain, a synclinal ridge that separates Fort Valley and Little Fort Valley lies a network of trails maintained by a dedicated volunteer group, running through the Virginia wilderness. Access to this part of the National Forest is a little out of the way and much of what I make use…

  • Trip Report: 2020-12 White Grass Ski Touring Center, WV

    Trip Report: 2020-12 White Grass Ski Touring Center, WV

    White Grass Ski Touring Center is a cross-country ski resort about three hours outside of the DC metropolitan area. Nestled right outside of the Dolly Sods Wilderness and the Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge, the resort is uniquely positioned to access hundreds of miles of trails across the Canaan Valley for virtually unlimited exploration during…