Michael C. Upton

Michael C. Upton is a writer covering arts, leisure, and adventure. He is actively published by trade journals, specialized websites, and regional and national magazines, and considers Virginia his favorite destination state.

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Small Town, Big History: The Stories of Abingdon

Long before the first European settlers ventured into the American wilderness, the Delaware and Catawba tribes tracked a buffalo trace through the Shenandoah Mountains. Abingdon—once known as Wolf Hills—emerged along this trail, today’s Route 11. Frequented by westward expansionists on the Great Valley Road, Main Street grew. Today, the city of 8,336 residents hugs Route […]