Nestled in West Virginia's Monongahela National Forest, Chimney Top is my favorite easy overnight backpacking trip. This particular area of West Virginia is a favorite of mine, in addition to Monongahela National Forest, you have Dolly Sods Wilderness Area, Seneca Rocks National Recreation Area and Blackwater Falls State Park. These areas are a wonderland for hiking, camping, backpacking and climbing. Monongahela National Forest was established in 1920 and protects over 921,0

When I hear the word highlands, I instantly think of Scotland with mist floating over moors. But did you know there are highlands in...