South Rockfish Rural Historic District

Several members of the community have formed a committee under the Rockfish Valley Foundation to investigate a Rural Historic District designation for their area. It has been designated the South Rockfish Rural Historic District. A rural historic district is a...

Birding Along The Rockfish Valley Trail System

It is the time of year for some of the best birding along the trail system. the migratory birds, the weather and trail conditions all are excellent. TIM HODGE, MARSHALL FAINTICH, PAUL DAVIS, and BILL AND PAGE KAMPMEIER as Volunteers for the Rockfish VAlley Foundation...

Nelson Scenic Loop is under construction

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...

Earth Day and Arbor day

ROCKFISH VALLEY FOUNDATION Earth Day celebration –Wednesday, April 22, 2009 7:30 –9:00 AM Early Bird walk in the Rockfish Valley. Meet at Rockfish River Trail head with Tim Hodge and Marshall Faintich. 9:00 AM – 3 PM Hike and bring lunch. Walk on Crawford’s Knob with...

Blue Ridge Parkway clebrates 75th anniversary

In 2010 Virginia will be celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Blue Ridge Parkway, one of America’s favorite scenic drives. The parkway is the most visited unit of the National Park System and winds its way through the highest mountains in the East. Incredible vistas,...