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9 Great Rail Trails in Virginia

What’s really going on beneath the surface at Smith Mountain Lake? 👀 As Virginia’s second-largest lake, this reservoir spans 20,000 acres and 500 miles of shoreline and is known for world-class striped bass fishing and endless opportunities for boating and recreation. From under-dock habitat structures to open-water designs for striped bass, juvenile sunfish, and crappie, DWR biologists and local partners are building a fishery that supports today’s anglers while protecting healthy fish populat

New rail trail offers unique tour through West Virginia mountains

The Virginia Rail is a secretive marsh bird found across much of North America, favoring wetlands thick with cattails, reeds, and sedges. About the size of a robin but far slimmer, it has a long, slightly curved bill and laterally compressed body that allow it to slip easily through dense vegetation. Despite its small size, it’s surprisingly adept at navigating its watery world, using its long toes to walk across floating vegetation. Its brown and rust-colored plumage blends seamlessly with its