Explore Virginia

Scott Little of Green Cove Collective comes on the show to discuss the Virginia Creeper Trail as it exists post-Helene and what the impact the hurricane had on the trail and it's close knit community of shops, restaurants and outdoor enthusiasts. In this episode we chat about how Scott started his online shop and then the brick and mortar store in Green Cove during Covid as a way to both support and be an essential part of the biking and outdoors community that has been created around the Cre...

Friends of the North Fork of the Shenandoah River sit down with Lori to chat about what their organization offers to the community: Keeping the North Fork of the Shenandoah River clean, healthy, and beautiful through advocacy, community action, education, and science. Come Explore Virginia and the North Fork of the Shenandoah River! Connect with Friends of the North Fork socials: FaceBook Instagram TikTok YouTube Signing up for email is another great way to know what is go...

In this premiere episode of the Explore Virginia Podcast, host Lori Prima brings on guest Bill Henry of the Blue Ridge Heritage Project. The project's vision is: Develop a memorial site in each of the eight counties where land was acquired to create the Shenandoah National Park; andEducate visitors about the lives and culture of the people who lived in the mountains through living history presentations, exhibits, and demonstrations.In this informative episode you will learn more about t...

A new podcast that focuses on exploring Virginia is coming Summer 2025. Virginia has 43 state parks with more than 700 miles of trails, 24 wilderness areas, 22 national park sites and over 100,000 miles of streams and rivers. Whether you hike, bike, camp, paddle or are looking for a day trip itinerary, this podcast will highlight the best of what Virginia has to offer the outdoor adventure seeker. Coming to you from the experienced Host and Producer behind Hike podcast, episodes w...