posted Nov 20, 2020
The Blue Ridge Tunnel was constructed between 1850 and 1858 beneath Rockfish Gap in the Blue Ridge Mountains of central Virginia. The tunnel is 4,273-feet-long and approximately 700 feet below the surface at its deepest point. It was originally constructed to move goods and people back and forth from the coastal plain to the Piedmont, Shenandoah Valley and beyond.
posted May 1, 2019
Gobin and Warrior Expeditions have successfully taken the spirit of what Earl Shaffer was talking about when he declared he was going to “walk off the war,” and extended that opportunity to those who, for either physical and financial limitations, would otherwise never be able to undertake it.
posted Jun 6, 2018
Over 1,000 kids annually complete a trail safety program sponsored by Spearhead Trails, and the project promotes trail-related outdoor recreation by opening private lands and linking trail systems to communities.
published Jun 1, 2009
An Eagle Scout Leadership Service Project.
posted Jan 16, 2018
Since joining the staff at Occoneechee State Park, Brian Detweiler has made great strides in adding new trail to the park, while maintaining almost 15 miles of existing trail.
posted Jan 16, 2018
Sally Aungier, a dedicated leader of the Virginia Horse Council, has worked for many years to change state policy regarding equestrian accommodation in Virginia state parks.
posted Jan 16, 2018
Since joining the staff at Fairy Stone State Park in 2005, Sam Jensen has worked diligently to maintain and improve the two trail systems in the park.
posted Jan 16, 2018
Larry W. Miller is the Director of Fauquier County Parks and Recreation Department (FCPRD).
posted Dec 29, 2017
The 45-mile W&OD Trail is one of the most-used greenway trails in the country.
posted Dec 18, 2017
Reese’s keen sense of purpose and visionary ideas have helped organizations to grow and prosper.