I am not a cyclist. I repeat: I. Am. Not A. Cyclist. The last time I was even on a bicycle was during the early days of the pandemic, when I thought I would become a bike person the way some people started baking all of their bread from scratch. It didn’t stick (me andContinue reading “The Virginia Creeper Trail: A Beginner’s Guide”
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Hiking the Blue Ridge Tunnel: What to Know When You’ve Got a Toddler in Tow
Though Virginia is home to quite a few rail trails, only one features a giant, explorable tunnel cut through a mountain. That honor belongs to the Blue Ridge Tunnel in Nelson County. The tunnel was constructed in the 19th century for train traffic, which was its primary purpose until the mid-20th century. It was donatedContinue reading “Hiking the Blue Ridge Tunnel: What to Know When You’ve Got a Toddler in Tow”
Old Dominion for Young Virginians 