Scott Little of Green Cove Collective comes on the show to discuss the Virginia Creeper Trail as it exists post-Helene and what the impact the hurricane had on the trail and it's close knit community of shops, restaurants and outdoor enthusiasts. In this episode we chat about how Scott started his online shop and then the brick and mortar store in Green Cove during Covid as a way to both support and be an essential part of the biking and outdoors community that has been created around the Creeper Trail.

The Virginia Creeper Trail is a 35-mile (56 km) multi-purpose rail trail. Located in southwestern Virginia, the trail runs from Abingdon to Whitetop, near Mount Rogers National Recreation Area and the North Carolina border.

The trail accomodates hikers, cyclists and equestrians on its descent from Abingdon to Damascus.

18 miles of the 34-mile mile Creeper Trail, from Damascus to Whitetop, have been devastated. To date, 18 trestles have been lost – destroyed or washed away. In extended sections, the trail itself no longer exists… reclaimed by the rushing, flooded creeks. Trailheads, access points, amenities and signage have been destroyed as well (Credit: Virginia Creeper Trail Conservancy).

To connect with Scott/Green Cove Collective and learn more:

Instagram: @virginiacreepertrail, @greencovecollective

Web: greencovecollective.com

Music clip credit:
"Whiskey on the Mississippi" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Maria Wishart aka Wheezy-Pee chats with Lori about hiking with your dog and as a hiker how to interact with dogs on trail.

Some of the things we chat about:

• What makes your dog a candidate to accompany you on your hike
• Reactive dogs
• Town food and dog caloric needs on trail for a thru hike
• Considerations for backpacking and section hiking with dogs
• Your dog's gear set up based on season and care needs

Companies mentioned:

Down Dog Bags

Alpha Pak

Red Paw Packs

Sea to Summit

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Instagram: @hike_woof_wiggle_repeat

Facebook: Maria Wishart

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In this premiere episode of the Explore Virginia Podcast, host Lori Prima brings on guest Bill Henry of the Blue Ridge Heritage Project.

The project's vision is:

• Develop a memorial site in each of the eight counties where land was acquired to create the Shenandoah National Park; and
• Educate visitors about the lives and culture of the people who lived in the mountains through living history presentations, exhibits, and demonstrations.

In this informative episode you will learn more about the history of the project, the families who were removed from the land that is now Shenandoah National Park and how the chimney memorials came to be placed in eight counties where families called the mountains home.

You can learn more by visiting:

https://www.blueridgeheritageproject.com/

List of recommended books and other resources can be found here

Reach out to the podcast:

Loriprima@explorevirginiapodcast.com

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https://explorevirginia.buzzsprout.com/

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