Discovering a Sandstone Rockhouse in Carter County, Kentucky
The charmingly rustic Rock House Road lies on the east side of Tygarts Creek in Carter County, Kentucky. This one-lane gravel path winds through an impressive sandstone rockhouse, a natural marvel that gives the road its name.
A Winter Expedition Off Roading in West Virginia’s Allegheny Mountains
Kicking off 2024 with a winter off-roading adventure in West Virginia's Allegheny Mountains presented an unparalleled experience.
Rebuilding Hocking Hills: Old Man’s Creek Bridge
In the serene setting of Ohio's Hocking Hills State Park, a remarkable concrete bridge spans Old Man's Creek. Made from a series of cast-in-place concrete platforms and piers, this bridge is a testament to both resilience and design.
Capturing Jackson County’s Covered Bridges
Jackson County, West Virginia boasts a rich history, especially when it comes to its iconic covered bridges: The Staats Mill Covered Bridge and the Sarvis Fork Covered Bridge. Both structures serve as a testament to the craft, innovation, and heritage of the area.
Revisiting Two Eastern Kentucky Railroads
I visited two former Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad branch lines in eastern Kentucky that have been transformed into rail trails on a pleasant spring afternoon.
Exploring the Highland Scenic Highway
The Highland Scenic Highway is one of the most underrated scenic byways in West Virginia.
Winter at America’s Newest National Park: New River Gorge
After a warm and mostly snowless December, January has produced one snowstorm after another. Taking advantage of the last storm over the past few days, I camped out near Fayetteville, West Virginia, and captured New River Gorge National Park and Preserve, Thurmond, the Glade Creek Grist Mill at Babcock State Park, and various other scenes.