Sally Dixon Rakes

Sally Dixon Rakes grew up on the east shore of the New River just downstream from Fries Virginia. Her family operated the ferry which helped AT hikers across the New River for generations.

Feb. 21, 2023

The Lost AT

Today, we’re going to tell you a story from the earliest days of the Appalachian Trail, a time when trail scouts were still trying to find a complete route north or south through what was sometimes unmapped wilderness.