BEST 10-mile HIKE in Virginia | Let’s find out // Mount Rogers // Grayson Highlands Camping

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

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[@raybetts3795]

@@VANTREKKINGlifestyle I just did.

[@lindashaw1723]

Great video loved it all the horses where grest

[@FromShetoMe]

What a beautiful hike on a beautiful day with beautiful people. ❤

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Thank you, we appreciate you watching.

[@lxl8093]

Bazinga. Love the video and the long hike.

[@johnlindley121]

I like it when you play your guitar and sing us a song

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Thank you!

[@annsmith6772]

Bazinga you play very well! Glad you felt better the next day .that was a long hike! Enjoy your videos every week,

[@papananalunasadventures]

Bazinga! Our favorites parts were seeing you two surrounded by wild horses and Owen singing! We watch every single one of your videos to the very end! Thank you for sharing them all! ❤

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Thank you for always watching and of course watching until the end on this one.

[@jwoutdoors8384]

BAZINGA! We honestly enjoyed the entire video! Just as we do with all of your videos. You never let us down when it comes to being sincere and just genuine watching you just be yourselves is what we truly enjoy. Oh, and Maggie! This is Jack and Rachel. We had the pleasure of meeting y’all at Tomoka in Jan 2023. We enjoyed an evening bike ride and sunset with y’all and Maggie. You say thank you for watching well I say Thank you for bringing us along on your travels. You continue to inspire my wife and I to get out and live our best life.

[@SueFletcher-k4r]

Congratulations on your hiking accomplishment! Beautiful video! My absolute favorite part was Owen singing.

[@EKKOdocker]

BAZINGA! That hike was beautiful and what serendipity to get to have a moment with the wild horses. We may head up there in August and ride the Creeper Trail too.

[@jenniferrobinson9474]

Bazinga! Seeing the wild baby horses was my favorite part. So sweet and beautiful!

[@lynnolson7045]

Bazinga! Loved Owens singing!

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Thanks for watching until the end.

[@karenrogers6149]

BAZINGA!!!! I think my favorite parts were the ponies. and Maggie smiling while sitting in the Toto basket! So cute!

[@dave4nier]

BAZINGA! We enjoy watching your travels, started watching when we were planning a trip from Mass to Florida and were researching state parks...starting with St Andrews. The serenades are always a nice surprise....were you in a band before? I started out as as a machinist and retired as a CNC programmer in 2023. But since I was a teenager I played in bands, I play keyboards. I retired from that on New Years Eve, a few weeks before everything shut down with covid. If you are ever passing thru Massachusetts and need a place to camp for a bit, we live in Western Mass, and have plenty of room. A few times each year we have campouts with our friends, usually Memorial Day, 4th of July, and Labor Day weekends and have 4 to 6 campers in the yard. Keep up the great work! Dave and Cher

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Owen has played in several bands since high school. Later in life he played as a one man band, playing drums with his feet, guitar, harmonica and singing… it was a show.

[@stevebailey3047]

Bazinga!!!! The Horses and Owen singing are our favorite parts.

[@babsshaffer2652]

So glad you got him that guitar-and so glad he played it for us! We take ours everywhere in our Revel and play every day but it’s a hobby for us, not a career.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

I’m glad I got him that guitar too, now if I can keep him playing.

[@philjackiebauer3389]

BAZINGA! We loved all of the variety in your video, from the bike ride, to the hike, to the wild horses, to the campfires, to cooking at the campsite, to Owen playing the guitar and singing. You are an inspiration to us and great entertainment on a relaxing evening when we are in between our camping trips.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts. We appreciate you watching.

[@johnwilliamson9453]

And a musician...never knew!

[@cjfergi]

Okay, Bazinga. Sorry I asked the question before I watched the whole video. You were at Grayson on my birthday, June 9th. A great video. We love you guys, but we love Maggie just as much.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

That is fine, I was just looking back to see when we went. We got really lucky with all the rhododendron blooming.

[@ElizabethHague-fh1nk]

Of course we watched until the very end! We couldn't tear ourselves away! Great video. You ought to win a prize for that one. The views, the horses, the flowers, the photography, the songs - impossible to choose just one favorite part.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Thank you so much for your kind words, and for watching until the end on this long one.

[@michaelbecnel63]

Kudos on that hike. That might be my favorite VTL video...really loved that hike. It's a little longer than we normally do but my wife said we can give that one a try. Happy Trails 🐕 Bazinga

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

It was a long one for sure not something we normally do. We do thank you for watching.

[@gracegarden1]

See! This episode is a winner! You were worried for nothing. And it is a great episode that deserves every view you get! Bazinga for hiking with horses! Peace & Prayers.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

It was a long one and you just never know how a video is going to be received when you do something different. Thanks so much your continued support.

[@susanclay3692]

Bazinga❤❤ Fantastic video. But this must have taken you days and days to edit! Thank you for the gift to us!

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

It it take long to edit this one but we didn’t want to leave anything out mainly for our own personal reasons of being able to look back and experience it again.

[@brianwalter687]

BAZINGA BAZINGA. Your campfire serenades are always a fun surprise. I tracked you 3 down many moons ago from your 1 man band videos to your fishing videos and finally to here. It's cool that Maggie lets you share what is now kinda her channel :) Happy Tails back at you!

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Wow, you’ve have been following for a long time. Thanks!!!

[@sandrap3047]

Beautiful views! The ponies were beautiful too! That little rust color baby horse reminded me of another rust color baby horse that got the zoomies on the trail. I was watching John & Amy a few yrs ago. They were filming the beautiful view from inside their tent & all you could see was a rust colored flash fly by their tent & then it would flash across the front of it again. They were rolling. They came outside and saw that precious baby horse zooming everywhere. It was the cutest thing ever! Great video! Don’t think this one is going to flop! ❤

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

That would have been awesome to see one of the ponies have the zoomies. Thanks for sharing.

[@rdrindy]

Good video. Thanks

[@bpmcalist]

BAZINGA love the hike with the horses!

[@susancrane9207]

Bazinga! Loved the beautiful views but listening to Owen sing was our favorite. ❤

[@charlenesullivan2620]

BAZINGA! Loved seeing all the vistas on your hike, the horses and ponies, the cooking. All of it!

[@rv2travel]

Bazinga! My favorite part is the natural way you record and present your material. It looks effortless! It is so easy to watch your video's. You two are what I strive for in life and our travels. Thanks for sharing.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Thank you for your kind words and it makes us happy that “natural” is the way the video is betrayed.

[@sheilarounds5286]

Great video. Loved Owen singing and playing the guitar. It was the best. The whole video was great. Thanks for sharing

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@Cricket-vh4rw]

Bazinga. Love the new format. Favorite part were the baby ponies. 😍. Thank you for doing this. Also loved the serenade.

[@timmcintire7542]

Cool video as always and we got an Owen tune too! A big old BAZINGA!

[@donaldshultis7885]

Hey guys, we've been following you all for about 3 years now and love your videos. We've even camped in your footsteps on some of our trips based on your recommendations. Tonight we watched this video and think it was absolutely epic, the hike, the horses, the chicken dinner and Owen's singing stole the show. I have to say we were thoroughly entertained throughout the entire video. You both inspire us in the way you look out for each other, love one another, plan your trips and activities and also how maggie is involved. Keep them videos coming guys. Best wishes to you both and continued success.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Thank you so much for your kind comments. It is so much appreciated.

[@kathrynsummers2607]

What amazing views, the ponies, the rhododendrons, the countryside, just breathtaking! Thank you for taking us on your journey! Quite the hike!

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Thank you for watching and commenting.

[@MarkZajac-oh5ci]

BAZINGA ! wild horses and boom boom chicken 😊

[@PhillyGirl_70]

BAZINGA!!! Our Favorite part was you serenading us. That was soothing, relaxing and jammen. Thank you to you both😊 God bless and safe travels❤

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Thank you for sharing you favorite part and for watching until the end. God bless you too.

[@careymeek9450]

Owen and Lynn, being with you two and Maggie through your videos is just a warm place to be . This video made my eyes water too. And Lynn you are so right, the vistas are beautiful and spectacular. Owen please keep serenading us at the campfire. You are so talented. Wish I could pop in a cd or stream your music. Anyway, BAZINGA! Love you guys.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Thank you so much for your kind comment… and we appreciate you watching until the end.

[@JillYounkin-es4fc]

Bazinga! Loved it all, but especially the views and the ponies on the trails!

[@jimenneking7156]

BAZINGA!! Love Owen’s music and the views on the hike were pretty cool too!! Thanks for the videos. My wife and Imlook forward to them each week. We are one of your 8 year veterans. You are the reason we own a Travato!

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Thank you for sticking with us so long… much appreciated. Hope you are enjoying your Travato.

[@johndagricola]

BAZINGA Owen and Lynn! My favorite moments were you walking among the horses on your way down. We travel regularly down 77 to visit our son in Florida. This will make a beautiful stop to rest and take in the mountains😉

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

I agree, it would make a great place to stop.

[@lorihouston8538]

Bazinga! All the ponies.

[@linettemilles9881]

BAZINGA! If you’re playing…I’m smiling, watching & enjoying! Thanks Owen!!! Also a thumbs up on that hike! It was beautiful and the pony’s were a nice bonus!

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Thank you so much for your sweet comment. We appreciate you watching until the end.

[@ArleneKorth]

Stunning photography and content!

[@WeberIMayRoam]

That trail is gorgeous! I need to make my way to that trail, BAZINGA! Oh, and also... it's great to see an RV couple that isn't spry 20-somethings, out doing amazing hikes and treks! Seeing you climb that big ass rock on the way down was a WIN for us old folks!

[@jlg0077]

BAZINGA! Love to hear MR. Owen sing and play. If I were as talented as him I would be singing and playing a tune in every video. Loved it !

[@leeb6758]

Bazinga! Another beautiful video. Loved the ponies!

[@thetravelingkites]

BAZINGA! The new format was great! It is impossible to say my favorite part. I loved it all! The hike was really nice. We will have to try the recipe. And Owen’s singing is always a treat, but this was the best I’ve heard. Thanks for bringing us along. ~Randy

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

You are so welcome and Thank you!

[@AngeHage5677]

BAZINGA. Love the video. Especially the singing and playing at the end. Owen singing "I'm so lonesome...." just perfect. My husband and I did that hike backpacking. I thought we were never going to make it back my feet were killing me sooo bad. It is beautiful there though.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

I’m glad we are not the only ones that had achy feet. We do need to get in better shape. Thanks so much for watching until the end.

[@wanda6626]

Bazinga!! We enjoy all of your videos. The hike, cooking, Maggie and the songs at the end were amazing.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Thank you so much, we appreciate you watching until the end.

[@William2N]

Beautiful! Great long hike!

[@hbjtf]

Bazinga🎉

[@JasonWicklund]

Bazinga! You had an epic day! I love living in Virginia!

[@lorilake7613]

BAZINGA! I loved this format. It totally relaxed me after all that happened in our country yesterday, on July 13. Thank you for your wonderful videos.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Thank you for your comment, we appreciate you watching.

[@Kathy_N1960]

Bazinga! Loved the hike, horses, and the campfire music!

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Thanks for watching until the end and for commenting.

[@mikefarrell5996]

Well done on a strenuous hike. Enjoyed the tunes too.

[@oplatt17]

Bazinga! Watch your video every week. This one was great. I loved the wild horse.

[@deborakendrick1667]

Great video! Always love when you give us a song.

[@JasonWicklund]

Glad you got to see some of the rhododendrons in bloom!

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

We were lucky to be there at the right time. Thanks for watching.

[@stevenbryant8382]

Bazinga , liked about everything, the hike with all the horses Maggie getting excited when you came back and the music at the end was great.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Thank you for commenting and we appreciate you watching until the end on this long one.

[@TomFord-f2c]

BAZINGA! Owen, really enjoyed your music at the end. Something new or at least in a while. Great voice and guitar playing. A mellow ride watching this video. Tom

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

We appreciate you watching until the end on this long one.

[@doreengardner2849]

Owen: so glad to hear ya sing! Beautiful music!!❤️ Lynn: wonderful hike. You are so adventurous!!❤️ This is probably my favorite video!!! You just make us feel so at home with you. Travel on!!❤❤

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Your favorite???? That is so cool! Thanks for letting us know that.

[@wendyrobertson-c6m]

I'm soooo glad that you're taking us along with you. I'm no longer able-bodied to do any kind of trail. My absolute favorite thing in the world was early morning hikes. Wheelchairs and trails very seldom make a great combination. Your video hikes give me the ability to to see the things I've been missing for almost 2 years. It's been a tough row but with practice I might get the ability to roll with it. Keep up the great work ya'll !!!!! Happy trails and safe travels to you and Maggie too!

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Thank you so much for your comment. I’m glad you are able to go along with us. Keep practicing and I hope you are able to get out there soon.

[@swansodi]

I really enjoyed this one, looks like a great trip!! BAZINGA!!!

[@Loriannlafond]

BAZINGA! We loved it! We loved all of it!

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Thank you!

[@danielsmyth2646]

Great documentary video!

[@Crrichmond2]

BAZINGA! What a great video! You guys are truly awesome, I know it takes a lot of time to make these videos for us, but y'all are ROCKING IT! Love the long videos. I would say I have more than one favorite part, but the horses are at the top, the views and seeing Maggie so excited when you come back. Thank you for the delicious meal ideas also. Owen, you crack me up, I just wanted to get up and dance. Please play more often you are amazing at it.❤ until next time, keep climbing, singing, and having a blast!

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Aaah. Thank you. Glad you're loving the longer videos. We won't do everyone of them this long but we like them too and when we look back on older ones it's the longer ones that make us "feel" more like we were there again.

[@michaelcox6559]

Bazinga! Of course we like your video. We love them all! Thanks for the recipe, the hike and the ponies. Loved the singing too.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Hey guys. Hope it's been a good summer.

[@LoveReignsX5]

Bazinga! I love this format. That hike was epic. You all are in my top 10 KZbinrs.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Thank you so much, we appreciate you watching until the end.

[@TimeoffwithCuzinEddie]

We always enjoy traveling with you guys. We stayed at our first Virginia state park this summer and were really impressed. We used to hike a lot on the Georgia portion of the AT. We raised our daughter out there hiking, and backpacking. That was a long time ago. You were definitely prepared; you never know what might happen. You gotta love those views.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

The AT is a special place, we need to explore the Georgia portion. Thanks so much for watching.

[@lauragarmon6969]

Bazinga! I loved the hike and campfire times, including the singing. This was another great video!

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Thank you so much for the kind comment and watching until the end.

[@lauragarmon6969]

@@VANTREKKINGlifestyle we can’t help but to see all your videos to the end! They are interesting, inspiring and informative.

[@jodyhoffman6836]

Great video! You guys are a true inspiration. Owen, sing for us more!

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Thank you!

[@BentonShirey]

We ride our horses here with friends from South Carolina over the 4th of July week. The video is great, but does not do it justice- absolutely stunning views.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

I agree, it’s hard to capture how beautiful it really is.

[@sippingwithsmalls7952]

BAZINGA. Great video. Talented. Thank you.

[@koalabear6722]

Wow! That's some hike! So rugged in places! Love the horses, flowers, scenery. I suppose that hike will let you know your limitations. Happy Camping 🏕 😊🦶🦶🦶

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

It din’t hit our limit was we were close.

[@kateyhaun1804]

Bazinga. My favorite part was all the wild ponies . What a great hike & video!

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Thanks for watching until the end.

[@mconner4043]

BAZINGA!!! I did this hike in 2018. Got off the AT on my way back somehow and added an extra 2 miles!! The ponies are obviously the highlight of this hike!! I also enjoyed taking a long break on top of one of those boulders. That is a beautiful location to camp.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

It would be an awesome place to camp on the trail. I hate when we make mistakes that adds miles to a hike but sometimes they are a blessing too.

[@misslindalou6479]

Bazinga! Can't pick a favorite part cuz it all contributed to a great video. The serenade is a fantastic way to sign off.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Thanks so much for comment and watching until the end.

[@pattir9681]

Bazinga. I love all your videos. ❤

[@ladikmk]

BAZINGA!!! Really, really enjoyed this video. Loved seeing all the Azaleas and Rhododendrons in bloom on the Trail, and those beautiful ponies too. The mountain views were simply breathtaking. Will definitely be trying the Bang Bang Chicken (or sub with Shrimp) and the breakfast tortilla seemed like it would make a great dessert, as well as a yummy breakfast. Thanks for serenading me good night Owen. You can sing us a song every week. :) Happy Tails to you too - safe travels & be well.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Thank you for sharing your favorite parts and we appreciate you watching until the end.

[@rm7095]

Wonderful location! Another terrific video folks. Owen you a very nice voice. Cannot wait for your next adventure.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Thanks, we appreciate you watching.

[@sandrasevcech690]

Wow you're are so talented. Love listening to you play and sing. My husband 5I both enjoyed it. We love you guys

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Thank you for your kind words… much appreciated.

[@DragonflightAdventures1]

BAZINGA! Loved the horses and flowers on the hike and seeing part of the AT. And your realness , and Owen singing, and food. . Ok , liked it all. Thank you for sharing your adventures with us!

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

You are so welcome and thank you for watching especially until the end on this long one.

[@acwindsor]

Bazinga! Loved the whole thing. After a hectic week, sometimes you just need something peaceful and beautiful. We appreciate you guys!

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Thank you.

[@karifletcher5294]

BAZINGA! I loved the songs by the campfire! ❤

[@barbaraspiecher4084]

Enjoyed the episode so much, and the music was awesome. Felt like we were sitting around the camp firer with both of you

[@MikeEllington2024]

Bazinga! Love the cooking and the music!

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Thank you so much for watching until the end.

[@302Walks-z4g]

Bazinga! We loved the entire episode! Thank you both for such great shows.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

You are so welcome and thank you so much for watching until the end on this one.

[@teresadurham6962]

BAZINGA 😂 - The best part was the colts/fillies walking with you down the trail. Thanks for closing us out with your beautiful singing. You both are great. Thanks for all the hard work. Always look forward to watching.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Thank you for watching him for the kind comment. We still smile when we think about hiking with the ponies. And we're glad you like the music too.

[@onelifelivinit7493]

Bazinga. Been watching you a long time and love all your videos, but this one was so special and beautiful. We loved all the nature and recipes and especially Owen sharing his wonderful talent with us again. Fantastic job. Love you all.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Thank you so much for your kind comment. We felt very blessed for the way this trip came together we could not have ask for a better time.

[@whtisit]

BAZINGA!!! I luv luv ALL your videos! I love the diff places you visit and info U share. I luved seeing the horses as well as the wildflowers!! ThankU 4 sharing! God bless U!!🙏🏽🌻🚙🐾

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Thank you for watching until the end and we appreciate you sharing your comment.

[@s.h.3495]

Bazinga and Happy Tails to you also! Thank for the great music at the end!!

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

You are so welcome and thanks for watching until the end and for leaving us a comment.

[@anitabillion]

BAZINGA!!! We are blessed to live not far from the Grayson Highlands State Park, as well as gaze at the north side of Mt. Rogers from our deck in VA! Watched all the way to the end reading your insert and found myself touched emotionally with a bit of watery eyes! Love ❤the pure genuineness of you both, it’s so refreshing! (Enjoyed our musical treat too!)

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

You are very blessed living in such a beautiful area. Thank you for your kind words.

[@GAFisherman]

Bazonga! Love the format and hike. The wife and I look forward to your videos every Sunday. Although you do sneek one in on other days. Don't worry, we'll know. Thanks for posting.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Thank you for your kind words and taking the time to watch this one until the end.

[@meritaraleigh5920]

Baking!! Hey guys, 5 stars 🌟 loved this video, awesome content thru out. My favorite part was watching the colts follow you down the path. Horses can sense a good natured person like dogs can and they showed no concern at all. Not sure if you have this in your packs or not but if not please add a ace bandage and disposable ice pack in case of a twisted ankle. Your food looked delicious and enjoyed your campfire singing. Thanks again for taking us along. Happy camping 🏕

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

We did not have ace bandage or ice pack, thanks for the suggestion, we will add that to our list for next time. We appreciate your comment and watching until the end.

[@togethersomewhere6911]

BAZINGA!! ❤️. Loved the whole video!! Thank you for making such an enjoyable episode!

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Thank you!

[@rollinwiththedavises1938]

Bazinga! "I'm so lonesome, I could cry". Thank you for sharing this. I think you made the right decision by not waiting to see the sunset. Bike ride back might have been sketchy in the dark. I have added this hike to my Google maps "saved list". A rest day after that hike makes total sense. What you packed was not overkill. Better safe than sorry. My husband and I both have ancestors that lived in Grayson County, VA. Now I want to spend more time there discovering our history.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

I agree about not riding back int he dark. What a great place to spend time discovering your history. Thanks so much for watching this long until the end.

[@David-jo4gt]

BAZINGA Good Video! Favorite parts were the wild horses and your singing. Nice to camp with y'all and see you in sweatshirts and around a camp fire. It was 102 degrees today. It gives me hope for the future. Happy tails and safe travels.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

It is a great place to escape the heat. It’s been really hot here too, but not 102. Stay cool.

[@Kim-SCUSA]

BAZINGA! Loved seeing those wild horses, and learning about a new area. Thanks so much.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

You are so welcome and thank you for watching.

[@sherryclyde4451]

Bazinga! We loved the horses and the songs at the end. Thanks for sharing your videos.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

You are so welcome and thank you for watching and commenting.

[@edmalin2225]

Bazinga!,great video…. My wife & I loved seeing your hike as well as Owen singing especially my wife’s favorite BJ Thomas song, so awesome. We’ve been watching you guys for a very long time & the one thing we always take away from the videos is you & Lynn are sooo authentic. You both are “real real” which is very refreshing. Thank you’re a blessing….Diane & Ed

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Thank you so much for your kind comment, it is much appreciated!