Picture of the day - June 23, 2006

The Mount Rogers National Recreation Area

Today's picture features the W. Pat Jennings Visitor Center near Marion, Virginia, the gateway to the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area. The MRNRA consists of 20,000 acres of some of the highest land in the Commonwealth of Virginia, including the state's two highest peaks: Mount Rogers and Whitetop Mountain. Cheria and I took our granddaughter Olivia to Marion a few days ago to visit the State Fish Hatchery, and while we were in the area we decided to take the short drive up Route 16 to the MRNRA Visitor Center where we saw many interesting displays of natural and historic artifacts as well as books and other items for sale in the gift area. We also enjoyed talking to the Ranger on duty, a very nice lady who just happened to be from our neck of the woods! The Mount Rogers National Recreation Area is a veritable paradise for those who love nature and the outdoors. Over 400 miles of trails, several campgrounds and numerous streams, ponds and lakes await the thousands of visitors who visit the region every year. Whether you enjoy hiking, biking, camping, swimming, fishing, or simply watching wildlife frolic around in its natural habitat, if you like the outdoors you'll love southwestern Virginia and the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area!   Picture Of The Day Homepage | Submit a photo Interesting Articles