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,...
The Central Virginia Master Naturalist Chapter has 21 members. These are graduates from the 40 hour curriculum presented in 2008. The Master Naturalist Program is a statewide program focused on the natural sciences and the environment. The president of the local...
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
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...
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 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...
CALLING ALL SHUTTERBUGS!! Scenic Virginia Viewshed Photo Competition Scenic Virginia wants your beautiful photos of the Commonwealth’s breathtaking vistas for our 2008 Viewshed Photo Competition. The competition is open to all. We are seeking viewshed photos in...
Bryan Wender from VA Dept of Conservation and Recreation will lead a walk along the Rockfish River Monday June 16, 2008. Those interested should meet at 10:00 AM Monday at the Rockfish River/Rt 151 Trail Head – wear comfortable walking shoes. The walk will...
The work of the foundation has created a lot of paper and we are appreciative of the internship of Heather Gibb in late spring for getting so much organized, data bases created and publicity rolling for our major events. July Event: The Rockfish Valley geology event...
STEWARDSHIP We at Rockfish Valley Foundation participate in a number of programs that preserve and protect land resources. What follows is a listing of our commitments and links to sites where you may learn more about such opportunities. We invite you to visit and see...
