Oh wow, sounds amazing LH. That area is beautiful. Are you going to bring a camera? I hope you get a glimpse of the ponies. Excites for you.
We went to a place called Massanutten when my children were little, I called it a Mass of Nuthin. But we really did have fun there.
Yeah, I.ve been here before, but not backpacking. It was a day trip to Grayson Highlands State park, which is within the Mt. Rogers NRA. Always have my camera handy! This time I'm going to Damascus, a.k.a. Trail Town USA, and taking a shuttle to Massey Gap, then hiking the A.T. back to Damascus, about a 33 mile trip.
Have not been to Massanutten yet...my son went there with his mom, stepdad and family a few years ago, I guess there's a resort and indoor water park. He had fun. I'd like to try a ski trip there someday.