Travel

In 1934, decades before other municipalities began to think about greenways, the citizens of Lynchburg were envisioning such places.

Saltville, Va.’s director of tourism, Charlie Bill Totten, stands outside the Mahanaim Church, near Clinchburg, Va., proclaiming a vision: “I can see people traveling,” he says. “Not by vehicles, but by bicycles, walking.”

Two of Blue Ridge Country’s enthusiastic interns headed to historic Lexington, Va., to explore its eclectic downtown, populated by artists, gardeners, Civil War figures, a bookstore cat and a singing waiter.

Want a true sense of just who the Appalachian Trail thru-hiker is? Saunter on into tiny Damascus, Va., May 14-16 for the full flavor.

Friday: Behold the Beauty. Learn about nature, horticulture and native plants through educational programs or a walk along the landscaped trails at the Edith J. Carrier Arboretum and Botanical Garden, located on the campus of JMU.