For physically and mentally demanding treks, try one of these famous Virginia hiking trails.

Damascus is the real deal – a genuine mountain town where outdoor adventure isn’t just an activity; it’s a way of life. Situated in the southwestern corner of Virginia, this charming hamlet has earned ...

This isn’t just another dot on the map – it’s a sanctuary where the Appalachian Trail, Virginia Creeper Trail, and several other major trails intersect, earning it the well-deserved nickname “Trail ...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service awarded construction and engineering firm Kiewit Infrastructure a potential $240.6 million contract for the Virginia Creeper Bridge and Trail ...

One of the few trestles on the Virginia Creeper Trail that survived south of Damascus, as seen in September. Photo by Ben Earp/Ben Earp Photography. The reconstruction of half of the Virginia Creeper ...

The U.S. Forest Service has awarded a $240 million contract to an engineering company to rebuild the Virginia Creeper Trail. The biking trail was heavily damaged last year during Hurricane Helene, and ...

A Georgia-based company has won a nine-figure contract to repair the devastated eastern half of the Virginia Creeper Trail. The Town of Damascus announced the award from the U.S. Forest Service on ...

A damaged bridge at Trestle 18 of the Virginia Creeper Trail, along Highway 58, east of Damascus, Virginia. A Georgia-based company has won a nine-figure contract to repair the devastated eastern half ...

A "yes" vote supports allowing the state legislature to conduct congressional redistricting between January 1, 2025, and October 31, 2030. A "no" vote opposes allowing the state legislature to conduct ...

Virginia Democratic lawmakers on Friday took the first big step in a complicated maneuver to redraw the state's congressional map before next year's midterm elections. The Virginia state Senate on ...