I went hiking in the Jefferson National Forest a few weeks ago, and I got a little more than I bargained for. I was about 7 miles from US 460 on Craigs Creek Road and a good little ways off the beaten path. I was hiking through an area where I... »

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... »

If you’ve ever visited post office in downtown Christiansburg, there is a good chance that you walked away thinking that the postman working the counter is one of the nicest, most humble guys on earth. The Man’s name is Marvin Jarrels, and it is sad to say that he will no... »

Around 4:00 this afternoon I was listening to the scanner, and I heard something about a train being stuck on the tracks near Ellett. At first I didn’t think too much about it, but as I listened I heard someone say that it was a circus train, and that captured my... »

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... »

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... »

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... »