The Pony Whisperer: A Birthday Hike in Grayson Highlands

For Daria’s birthday week, we hit the trails of Grayson Highlands, Virginia—wild ponies, mountain views, and Ollie stealing the show. A perfect return to hiking post-surgery (snip snip). #vanlife
Hiking
Virginia
Author

Mark

Published

April 20, 2025

Almost finished up a with a #vanlife trip to Grayson Highlands, Virginia with Darya for her birthday week. It was my first real hike post-surgery, and it felt so good to get back out there.

Ollie turned into the Pony Whisperer. Ponies were walking right up to us like he’d summoned them.

Great people on the trail, beautiful views, and we’ve still got a little more time before we head home. Feeling thankful, recharged, and already thinking about the next trail.

Happy Birthday, Darya.