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Grayson Highlands State Park

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 Grayson Highlands State Park - Virginia 

Historic Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary

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Historic Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary Visited Sunday, November 8th, 2020 Main entrance and intake into Brushy Mountain "B Block" Notice the cell block extends around 4 stories.  A row of cells on "B Block" The stairs on the left lead up to visitation and the cafeteria. Visitation - Notice the room off to the right is where the guards would watch over the cafeteria. After a brief visit with your friends and loved ones, this would be your view walking back to your cell. Looking out a gun hole in 2-inch thick glass into the cafeteria ensured inmates stayed in line.  "D-Block" from the prison yard. Outside "D-Block" "D-Block" Worst of the worst stayed here.  D-Block offered little freedom including isolated exercise yards. One of the many cells you will encounter on your visit to Brushy. "End-of-the-line" Row of cells in A-Block. Sure jump the wall! You will be greeted by mother natures wall! Go ahead and climb the wall - we...

Fall in the Prentice Cooper State Forest

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 Fall in the Prentice Cooper State Forest

New River Railway - Abandoned Train

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  Abandoned New River Railway Train More Information about the history of the line can be found HERE .  Southern Alco RS3 built in 1951

2020 Kayaking Trips in Photos

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  Photos from my 2020 Kayaking Trips