The Virginia Creeper Trail is the latest outdoor recreation opportunity in Southwest Virginia to be declared off-limits to the public. The U.S. Forest Service and the towns of Abingdon and ...

DAMASCUS, Va. (WCYB) — Thursday marked a major milestone for the longest highway in Virginia. Route 58 in Damascus, the road that follows the Virginia Creeper Trail, is now open after losing ...

In this corner of Virginia, wild ponies roam, fiddles sing, and the views go on for miles. Here's what to do on your next ...

The trail is still open west of Damascus to Abingdon, Bell says, but visitation, especially overnight lodging, hasn’t bounced back yet. Lisa Quigley, the Virginia Creeper Trail Conservancy’s executive ...

The Virginia Creeper Trail was one of the first rails-to-trails projects in Southwest Virginia, stretching 34 miles from Abingdon to Whitetop Station.

VA 24363; 276-579-7092 Bring your bike—or rent one locally—and enjoy the region’s scenic rail-trails. The 57-mile New River Trail and the 34-mile Virginia Creeper Trail are two of the most ...

This small Southwest Virginia ... ride from Abingdon to Damascus is slightly uphill, but the views, he said, are better. “All the scenic-like photogenic spots on the Creeper Trail are on the ...

Marion offers small-town charm with a surprisingly low cost of living. This friendly community in southwest Virginia provides affordable options for retirees. Housing costs here run about 45% below ...