Chessie Nature Trail: In late fall, ash, oak and beech trees burn brilliant shades of red, orange and yellow in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley, where the Blue Ridge Mountains meet the Allegheny range.

Southwest Virginia’s 34-mile Virginia Creeper Trail (VCT) is timeless. The trail is a beloved regional asset and economic boon.

This study assesses the effects of zig-zag pavement markings at trail crossings on the W&OD Trail in Virginia.

Trail User Surveys and Economic Impact: A Comparison of Trail User Expenditures

The Virginia Creeper Trail: An Assessment of User Demographics, Preferences, and Economics