Interesting. Thanks for the info.  When I worked for the Army Security Agency (and later, INSCOM... Intelligence Command), I was stationed at a tiny little-known army post (field station) in Faquier (sp?) County (near Warrenton). On the way to Skyline Drive. Faquier County was horse country...LOTS of rich horse owners. And I drove out to Luray Caverns one day. I like those mountains.

I actually, though, grew up in the mountains of North Carolina. About 20-25 minutes from Grandfather Mountain, Short-Off, Mile-High Swinging Bridge, Linville Gorge, Boone (etc.). In fact, about 10 minutes away from where a lot of "Last of the Mohicans" was shot (Lake James and near Morganton).

A lot of people refer to the Appalachain chain as not really being mountains but I've never felt that way...especially when you start hiking them. LOL

I like the mountain laurel in those mountains.

Anyway, just had to ask.  :)