Discover the New River Valley

The town at mile 0 of the trail, with lodging, dining, and trail access.

The story of the Norfolk & Western Railway, Colonel Francis Henry Fries, the Washington Mill, and how the rail line became a beloved trail.

How the river, the railroad, and the mill helped shape American country music, from Henry Whitter to the fiddlers of Galax.

Local groups and social channels for fishing, biking, photography, paddling, and old-time music.