It seemed like a marvelous idea, transforming the abandoned railroad bed into a bicycle trail, returning purpose to the once-vital pathway. But even the most wonderful ideas are not embraced by ...

If your dream vacation is exploring the back country, hiking or biking through the best trails in America, then this Virginia town is just the ticket.

DAMASCUS, Virginia — It was an invitation even teenagers who had hoped to be watching college football or playing video games couldn’t resist: a mountain bike ride — all downhill. Visitors to the ...

ABINGDON, Va. — Discover inspiration while going from rail to trail in a 34-mile-long bike ride on the Virginia Creeper Trail. Watch the full story by Dave Parker in the video player above.

ABINGDON, Va. — Fall season has arrived in full force on the East Coast. But this year in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, the season will look differently for dozens of communities across the ...

The Virginia Creeper Trail has been on my bucket list for a while. It’s a 34-mile shared-use trail connecting Abington, Va., with the state’s North Carolina border. Originally a Native American ...

DAMASCUS, Va. – Looking down from the old railroad trestles, the pastures glow almost gold in the late afternoon sun. The quiet rumble of bicycle tires over the wooden planks is nothing like the steam ...

It seemed like a marvelous idea, transforming the abandoned railroad bed into a bicycle trail, returning purpose to the once-vital pathway.