Videos
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... »
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 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... »
Train Exiting the Backside of Montgomery Tunnel in Christiansburg, Va.
The Montgomery Tunnel consist of two train tunnels, the main-line-1 tunnel and the main-line-2 tunnel. This is a video of a double-stacked train exiting the rear side of the tunnel on main-line-2. Currently, this is the only tunnel that has enough clearance to allow for double-stacked intermodal trains to pass. »
A Chevy Chase Christmas in the New River Valley.
For some people, a simple strand of lights stapled across the porch railing and a tree adorned with decorations is enough to ring in the Christmas season, but for the residents of Cove Hollow Road, anything short of a Chevy Chase Christmas just isn’t enough. In Elliston, Virginia, a couple mile drive off the beaten... »
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... »
High Water in Shawsville, Virginia.
Last night’s rain and the melting of this past week’s snowfall cause river to overflow in Shawsville, Virginia. »
Top and Back View Of Train Entering Montgomery Tunnel In Christiansburg, Va
This is a video of a train entering the Montgomery Tunnel In Christiansburg, Va. Most people are familiar with the view of the front side of the tunnel, which can be seen from Den Hill Road, but this is a completly different view. This video was taken while standing above the backside of the... »
