For enthusiasts and supporters of the Appalachian Trail, July 25 is the deadline to secure the initial 350 pre-paid applications necessary to finalize the project.

The new plates will establish a revenue sharing license plate that will provide funds to the Appalachian Trail Conservancy for long-term capacity to help A.T. volunteers manage, maintain, and conserve the Trail. It is obviously also a great way to show your support for the A.T.

For more information, visit a FAQ page here.

You can download an application here.

With warm weather upon us, it’s good to get out of the house and get some fresh air and exercise. Around the New River Valley various public parks are available to have an afternoon outing or to simply get away from the office for lunch. From softball fields to hiking trails to a red caboose to explore, there is always something to discover at the many parks the New River Valley has to offer.

In the heart of the New River Valley lies Bisset Park. Along the New River in Radford, the park includes a driving range with putt-putt golf and shelters with grills to host picnics. Plenty of space allows for a backyard football game or just enjoying the scenery Radford has to offer. Along the river enjoy the walking trail with a bird watching overlook. (more…)