Do you ever make it as far as Damascus,VA ? They just finished up another “Trail Days” week which is quiet a big to-do, with folks from all over attending. Our pipe band plays for their parade each year and it’s one of our favorite jobs because of the people.
Yes, I’ve been to Damascus. Hiked from near there north on the AT to Mt. Rogers and beyond. I’ve been a member of the AT Conference since 1984 but never attended the Trail Days insanity. If I had known your pipe band was playing, I would certainly have dropped by. Maybe next year. It’s a tribute to Damascus that they tolerate us crazy hikers as well as they do.