The idea of converting the unused north-south rail corridor in Shenandoah and Rockingham counties to a multi-use trail was sparked back in 2016 when the town of Woodstock formed the Woodstock Exploratory Rails to Trails Committee.
With more than 20 public comments* urging the Page County Board of Supervisors to pass the solar ordinance on Tuesday, [...]
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On a nighttime stroll or drive around your neighborhood or town, are you aware that lighting decisions have been (or can be) made that influence your experience?
Months of effort by both the Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors has produced a solar ordinance that protects our landscapes, wildlife and rural communities.
We are discouraged that the Front Royal Town Council has not yet asked for an extension of the project deadline to complete the work along Happy Creek.
Learn why riparian buffers – trees & natural plantings along the banks of waterways – are essential for clean water, erosion control, and wildlife habitat.
Hidden Springs Farm, operated by Walter and Joan Brown is not only a Virginia Century Farm, but is one of the last African American farms in Augusta County.
One of many shining examples in the Valley of how communities came together and rose to the challenges of this year to connect people in need to local food growers and producers.
Page County has long promised to install audio and visual equipment in order to record government meetings. We were excited when [...]
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It’s always been fun to play outside in Waynesboro and eastern Augusta County, but the city is taking it up a notch for its people, plants, fish and birds by strengthening its new relationship with the South River and existing natural and historic resources.