More Places to Play! Maybe . . . · Nov 7 by Kurt Peterson
We’re a little late in saying this, but WOOOHOOOOO!!!!!!
After 3 long and arduous years in Congressional limbo and over 1,000 signatures collected at our Virginia stores, the Virginia Ridge and Valley Act has passed the US House of Representatives, and now sits fervently awaiting its opportunity to pass in the Senate like Pooh the Bear eagerly awaiting a pot of honey. But as most bears, Pooh will probably go into hibernation and sleep the months (or years) away before he gets the opportunity to make it through the political obstacle course that is the US Senate and get to that pot of honey. But what a tasty pot of honey it could be for us outdoor enthusiasts:
National Scenic Areas would include:
*Seng Mountain in Smyth County
*Bear Creek
Wilderness designation would include: (with the most environmental protection):
*Stone Mountain, a 3,270-acre stretch of forest adjacent to the North Fork of the Powell River.
*Raccoon Branch, 4223 acres of rugged, high-ridged country prized by hunters, anglers, hikers, and horseback riders.
*Brush Mountain, 4,794 acres of slope characterized by its remoteness and opportunities for solitude.
*Brush Mountain East, 3,769 acres of remote country with stunning creek and mountain views.
*Garden Mountain, 3,291 acres that extend along the rugged south face of Garden Mountain, bordered by the Appalachian Trail.
*Hunting Camp Creek, 8,470 acres of remote country crossed by the Appalachian Trail.
*Lynn Camp Creek, a 3,226-acre tract of forest that includes the northern slope of Brushy Mountain and tranquil Lynn Camp Creek, as well as parts of the Appalachian Trail.
That’s more than 50,000 acres of sweet wilderness playgrounds in beautiful Virginia. So be sure and contact your local senators to help support this important legislation.
How sweet it could be . . .
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