The Appalachian Trail has always been a part of my life so I was delighted when the Appalachian Trail Conservancy contacted me about featuring my images in their Nov-Dec issue of A.T. Journeys.

I grew up in Harrisburg Pennsylvania and lived within a few miles of the Trail.  Here in Tennessee I am sixty miles away but spend a lot of time hiking and photographing on and around the Trail.

Two of my favorite places to photograph along the Trail are Grayson Highlands in southwest Virginia and the Roan Mountain Highlands on the border of Tennessee and western North Carolina.  They are both over a mile in elevation, have stunning views, and beautiful wildflowers. 

Additionally, there are wild ponies that graze on the Grayson Highlands and Roan Mountain has angora goats that are part of the Baa-tany Goat Project.

The cover of A.T. Journeys has an image of one of the wild ponies on Grayson Highlands.  In the photo essay within the magazine are additional images of the ponies, angora goats and views from both Grayson and Roan.     

This is Thanksgiving week.  Among the many things I am thankful for is the opportunity to experience the beauty found along the Appalachian Trail as it traverses these highlands.  

Take care,