Places To See
An In-Depth Visit to Draper Mountain Overlook. Draper, Va.
In a short 3-4 mile drive from the old town part of Pulaski, you will find this beautiful place called the Draper Mountain Overlook. The Draper Mountain Overlook gives you a birds-eye view of valleys and mountain ranges that are loaded with scenery and history. When you reach the top of the mountain, you can... »
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... »
The New Scoop on Radford’s Little River Dam
You may remember a recent post on nrvblog where I talked about being stuck in the mud in my canoe and the terrible fishing conditions at Radford’s Little River Dam. The dam has been clogged with mud and debris for years, and the fishing conditions above and below the dam have been worthless. However,... »
The Bones Of Civil War Soldiers Near Christiansburg, Va. Part 2
Please click here to read part 1 of this story. During my search to find this place, I was only able to find two sources that attempted to identify its location. One source was a piece of writing, and the other source was a historical map. The map was completely inaccurate and useless, and the... »
The Bones of Civil War Soldiers Near Christiansburg, Va. Part 1
If I told you that more than 200 Civil War soldiers were buried within a few miles from Christiansburg Mountain, would you believe me? I wouldn’t much blame you if you didn’t, for this is a piece of history that has been rarely mentioned and more-or-less forgotten. Very little information is available about this... »
The Massive Cliffs of Pembroke, Va.
On State Route 623 in Pembroke, massive cliffs can be seen on each side of the road. Throughout the years, I have mentioned these cliffs to several people, and to my surprise, almost everyone has said that they’ve never even heard of them. I’ve also mentioned them to people that have lived around here... »
Take a Scenic Drive in Pembroke, Virginia.
In less than a 20-mile drive west of Virginia Tech Campus, you will find an interesting little community known as Pembroke. If you were just passing through, you might not think that Pembroke has much to offer, but one short detour from 460 on to Castle Rock Drive will have you finding a little... »
The Smart Road Bridge, the Bridge to Nowhere. Christiansburg, Va.
Most people know the bridge that extends across Ellett Valley as the smart road bridge. The bridge rises 175 feet from the ground, stretches 40 feet in width and extends for a length of about 2,000 feet. It is a cantilever-style bridge, and it is the tallest and only bridge of its kind in... »
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... »
The Sinking Creek Waterfall. Giles County, Virginia
In Giles County, Virginia, you will find this powerful little waterfall spilling next to the side of the road. There really isn’t much of a place to park your car or get out and enjoy, but, in my opinion, it is still worth the drive. From Virginia Tech campus, take 460 west and go about... »
