Insights - The Heavy Weight of the Pound River
The Heavy Weight of the Pound River (Pound River. Photo by Lynn Crump) Located between Wise and Dickenson counties is where 17 miles of varied landscape nestles the Pound River. On July 1, 2020, 17 miles of the Pound River was designated as a Virginia Scenic River. The designation came at an ideal time, as Virginia celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Scenic Rivers Program. Since the program was established in 1970, Virginia has identified 36 waterways as the most outstanding in the state. The Scenic Rivers Program is administered by the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation an...
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