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The Plane Crash of 1971 on the Slopes of Brush Mountain near Blacksburg, Va.
Audie Murphy, the most decorated Veteran of World War II was killed in a plane that crashed into the side of Brush Mountain on May 28, 1971. During WWII Audie Murphy was credited with killing nearly 300 enemy soldiers, capturing several others, and he did all of this while he was wounded. And after receiving every... »
Local Historical Pics and Images of the New River Valley.
I have compiled a collection of some of the best local books available. In these books you will find historical images from Christiansburg, Blacksburg, Radford, Giles, Pearisburg, Virginia Tech and more. These books are a treasure trove for the curious mind. I have been digging through these books recently, and I have discovered numerous... »
Man Vs Wild on Virginia Tech Campus
Sometimes in life we are put in situations that force us to rely on our instincts to survive. At any given time, a normal situation can quickly turn into a life threatining situation, and one can find themselves in an unfamiliar predicament, struggling for survival. What would you do if you found yourself stranded on Virginia... »
New River Valley Public Records Search
Millions of people turn to the internet everyday to search for public records, but they often find themselves lost in a sea of websites that charge for their services. These websites simply build search engines that scrounge through free public record databases, and when they are finished gathering the records you want, they repackage... »
The Montgomery County Shooting Range Near Blacksburg, Virginia.
If you live in the New River Valley and you are looking for a place to sight-in or shoot your gun, the only place around here worth visiting is the Montgomery County Shooting Range. Located near Blacksburg, this shooting range is considered by many to be one of the best ranges in this part... »
Where to Cut Firewood in Christiansburg, Blacksburg, Radford and Everywhere Else in Virginia.
Do you use a woodstove or a fireplace to heat your house? If so, have you been looking for a place to cut firewood? If your answer is yes, I have the solution that just might satisfy you. Did you know that $20.00 is all it takes to give you access to millions of... »
Bud Foster’s Restaurant. Hot Wing Heaven in Blacksburg, Virginia.
It is hard to believe that a friend had to twist my arm to get me to go to Bud Foster’s Restaurant. I have been on a hot-wing eating binge all year, and Fosters just didn’t sound like the kind of place to satisfy my cravings. I was all geared up for Buffalo... »
Hiking at Heritage Park in Blacksburg, Virginia.
Located beside Glade Road in Blacksburg, Virginia is a 169-acre birding and wildlife area known as Heritage Park. From the parking lot, you would not think there was much to this place other than a decent view of the mountains and a big empty field, but a few steps down the Park’s trail... »
Take a Short Hike in Ellett Valley. Blacksburg, Virginia.
If you are looking for a decent place to hike and you only have a little time to do it, I recommend the Ellett Valley Recreational Area, located on Jennelle Road in Blacksburg, Virginia. In only a few short steps from the side of the road, you can easily immerse yourself into nature and... »
