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Come Hear The History, Culture, Stories of the Rockfish Valley and Nelson County

by Rockfish Valley | Jan 30, 2023 | Education, Events, History, Hurricane Camille, Nelson County

FEB 26, 2:00 PM AT Tuckahoe Clubhouse, Nellysford VA. EVENT TYPE: In person and virtual ZOOM LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZItc-qgrTkoH9LAHAmceJ8Tl1T8ZdKd7bQX FOR A SEAT AT TUCKAHOE CLUBHOUSE: please email: info@rockfishvalley.org DIRECTIONS:...

Nelson Scenic Loop is under construction

by Peter | Jul 4, 2009 | Hurricane Camille, Nelson Scenic Loop, RVF News

We are very pleased to announce that the Rockfish Valley Foundation is undertaking to create a travel opportunity and informational text in Nelson County which we have called the NELSON SCENIC LOOP. The research, writing and website development are underway. We are...

On the Anniversary of Hurricane Camille August 19, 2008

by admin | Aug 19, 2008 | Hurricane Camille

Here is a recording we made at the dedication. Please listen to the event using the audio player below. Dedication of a Historic Marker honoring the victims of Hurricane Camille

August 19, 2008 at 2 PM – dedication of Hurricane Camille Marker

by Peter | Jul 20, 2008 | Hurricane Camille, RVF News

CAMILLE Historic Marker dedication – August 19, 2008 at 2 PM Everyone is invited to attend the dedication of the Hurricane Camille historic marker located at the Rockfish River Trail head on Rt 151 at the bridge over the S. Fork of the Rockfish River. The...

Introduction to Roar of the Heavens by Stefan Bechtel

by Peter | Jul 20, 2008 | Hurricane Camille

Roar of the Heavens – preface From Frances Fitzgerald’s house along the Tye River in the tiny town of Tyro, in Nelson County, Virginia, there is a soul-stirring view of The Priest. The bony, forested crest of this old knob rises to just over four thousand feet,...

Hurricane Camille and its impact described and illustrated

by Peter | Jul 15, 2008 | Geology, Hurricane Camille

Hurricane Camille and its impact described and illustrated Please imagine that the slide scars represent the headwaters of the S. Fork of the Rockfish River up near Wintergreen Mountain Village above elevation 3500. The torrential rains loosened the soil, the shrubs...

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    Our mission is to preserve the natural, historical, ecological, and agricultural resources of the Rockfish Valley. We accomplish this through enriching the lives of our community by supporting the Rockfish Valley Loop Trail system, Spruce Creek Park, and the lands associated with them. The mission furthers supports conservation, recreation, preservation and environmental education and promotes a rural tourism experience in the Rockfish Valley of Nelson County, Virginia.

    We aim to inspire a healthy lifestyle by offering hiking trails, campsites, programs and events. The open lands serve as an outdoor laboratory for students, the community, and visitors alike.

    • Hours: RVF Trails and Spruce Creek Park are open daily. The Natural History Center is open 12-4pm on Saturdays and on Sundays and 10-1pm. Weekdays by appointment.
    • Phone: (434) 361-0271
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    • Physical address: 1368 Rockfish Valley Highway, Nellysford, VA 22958
    • Mailing address: P.O. Box 235, Nellysford, VA 22958
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