Slow down, we move too fast now. Sometimes it’s good to stop and stare, soak up nature, and remind ourselves that we’re part of a complicated, grander design. Walking through the woods is wonderful. But if you prefer the comfort of viewing nature from a sitting position, try a scenic train ride. Eight scenic rides are listed at GreatAmericanCountry.com as the country’s best. Living in Virginia, we’re close to a few. One of those, the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad, captured our attention, and so on a recent extended weekend, we headed from Warrenton, Virginia, to Bryson City, North Carolina, a trip of some 500 miles. As a side note, if you’re of the persuasion that the trucking industry is a dying animal, see for yourself as you navigate I-81. This is truck heaven highway. It’s also the main way south out of Virginia. Truck traffic aside, the rolling verdant hills …