In the early 1980s at what was then the Old Rag trailhead, there was a parking lot that perhaps a couple of dozen cars could squeeze into. If you arrived early, there was almost always a space or two ...

Shenandoah National Park in Virginia is launching a pilot program at one of its most popular hiking trails aimed at protecting the ecosystem of the trail and enhancing the hiking experience, the ...

There are plenty of parks in the Richmond area for long nature walks, but I wouldn't call strolls on level ground "hiking." As far as I'm concerned, hiking is only properly done in the mountains. Some ...

In the early 1980s at what was then the Old Rag trailhead, there was a parking lot that perhaps a couple of dozen cars could squeeze into. If you arrived early, there was almost always a space or two ...

If there's one thing the Washington area does not lack, it's places to go for a walk in the woods and knowledgeable people to go with. The nation's capital probably has as many hikers and hiking clubs ...

One of Virginia’s most popular hikes is planning to soon resume its ticket requirement. After March 1, anyone hiking on Old Rag Mountain needs a $1 ticket in addition to paying a fee to enter ...

Nestled near Madison County, Virginia, is Shenandoah's most popular — and most difficult — destination for hiking: Old Rag Mountain.

A ribbon cutting more than 10 years in the making was held at the base of Old Rag two weeks ago. After years of planning and negotiations, the park service celebrated the opening of a new parking lot ...