Va Ramblin

Adventures of Nature

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“Men and nature must work hand in hand. The throwing out of balance of the resources of nature throws out of balance also the lives of men.” Franklin Deleno Roosevelt—by Chris Helzer.

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Roaring Run 

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Roaring Run Furnace

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Roaring Run has two trails that lead to the falls creating a 1.5 mile loop trail.

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Roaring Run 

Roaring Run Furnace and Picnic Area is in Botetourt County, 8 miles northwest of Eagle Rock. Roaring Run Furnace is a 19th century iron furnace on National Register of Historic Places. Informational signs explain the turn of the century furnace operation. Trails run along the old tram lines and is full of large hemlocks and birches on the creek's edge.

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The Cascades

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The Cascades

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The Cascades

Near Pembroke, in Southwest VA, is one of the most beautiful waterfalls and creek trails in Virginia in our opinion. It is a 4 mile loop trail with 2 options for ascent. http://www.hikingupward.com/JNF/TheCascadesBarneysWall/