by Paul | Apr 6, 2025 | Virginia, Walks On Main
McKenney, Virginia, is a small yet charming town in Dinwiddie County, part of the Richmond metropolitan area. Established in the late 19th century as a railway town, McKenney owes its origins to the expansion of the railroads that crisscrossed the rural South. The...
by Paul | Mar 22, 2025 | Virginia, Unites States, Walks On Main
Take the last train to Clarksville, but no one will meet you at the station because there isn’t one! Clarksville, Virginia, established in the early 19th century, has a rich history tied to its strategic location on the banks of Kerr Lake, also known as Buggs Island...
by Paul | Mar 21, 2025 | Virginia, Unites States, Walks On Main
Clifton Forge, Virginia* A small town nestled in the Alleghany Highlands, it has a rich history rooted in railroads and industry. Founded in the 19th century, Clifton Forge flourished with the growth of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway (C&O) and later became a...
by Paul | Oct 20, 2024 | Virginia, Unites States, Walks On Main
Discover the Hidden Charm of Galax: A Journey Through Time, Music, and Community Tucked away in the picturesque hills of southwestern Virginia, the town of Galax beckons with its timeless charm, rich musical traditions, and welcoming spirit. Known for its namesake,...
by Paul | Jun 15, 2023 | Unites States, Virginia
A roughly 80 mile (ca. 129 km) loop starting in Tappahannock up to Port Royal, crossing the Rappahannock river, and down through Leedstown to 360 and back to Tappahannock finishing at the Rappahannock River Valley National Wildlife Refuge for a beautiful sunset. I had...
by Paul | Dec 26, 2022 | Virginia
Intro We have been to Bath County at least three times in the past 5 years. It is a beautiful area of the Allegheny Highlands, about in the middle of the Virginia, West Virginia border. Bath county is dotted with various types of natural springs, which are one of the...
