The Blue Ridge Snorkel Trail offers an immersive nature experience

By Paul Garber

Published June 30, 2024 at 7:59 AM EDT

Snorkeling is not just for coral reefs. There's a lot of beauty in Appalachian mountain streams, along the Blue Ridge Snorkel trail. (This story first aired on Morning Edition on June 27, 2024.)

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