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Outdoor activities abound for all nature lovers

June 21, 2009

New students must find classes, dorm rooms, and dining halls, but they also may discover local outdoor attractions such as the Cascades, McAfee's Knob, and Dragon's Tooth.

Local spots offer natural summer entertainment

May 7, 2009

Although a slew of responsible students forfeit all-night parties for academic all-nighters, trade in alcoholic beverages for empty red solo cups at the Math Emporium, and use the Internet for research rather than Facebook, most students find themselves u

Town awarded grant to construct nature trail

July 24, 2008

The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation has issued the Blacksburg Town Council a $100,000 grant to build the Ellett Valley Nature Trail.