Straddling the Centuries

A late 20th century tractor in an early 19th century barn. That's as modern as were going to get here.

Appalachian Barn

Appalachian barn in the Virginia highlands, Gate City, VA.

Hay Rake

Horse drawn hay rake, aka landscape rake. But we have moved into the 20th century.

Goin' into town for supplies...

Hitch up the buckboard. We're goin' into town for supplies.

Barn and Wagon Shed

The is the largest of the old outbuildings on the farm. An old buckboard wagon can be seen under the shed roof extension on the left.

All Cooped Up

Old chicken coop on a family homestead near Gate City, Virginia. The farm, which sits right on Daniel Boone's Wilderness Trail, has been in the same family since 1810. The coop isn't quite so old in comparison.

Next Stop - Staunton, Virginia

A little change of venue, if not subject manner. Did not hike to this spot. Stopped there for lunch while driving down to Kingsport, TN. This is not a defunct or museum station. Staunton, located in the beautiful Shenandoah valley, still has passenger rail service. We ate in a restaurant located in what was once the freight depot next to the passenger terminal.