FYI
• The Copper Creek viaduct is 185 feet in height, and its length is 1,160 feet.
Rye Cove
Rye Cove is one of the premier karst areas in Virginia. The term "karst" is used to describe a landscape that contains numerous caves, underground waterways, rock outcroppings and sinkholes.This landscape has given rise to the world famous Natural Tunnel that lies just west of Rye Cove. The caves underlying the area are also home to a globally rare cave isopod called the Rye Cove Isopod. Stop by Rye Cove Intermediate School Nature Center on the Daniel Boone Birding Trail to learn more about the natural history of this terrain.
The name Rye Cove refers to the native prairie grasses found here in the 18th century.This grassy cove played a major part in the westward expansion of the nation, with many travelers passing through Rye Cove on the Daniel Boone Wilderness Trail starting in 1775.
On May 2, 1929 tragedy hit Rye Cove when a rare tornado destroyed the Rye Cove High School. Thirteen people lost their lives that day, twelve students and one teacher. Many of the dead and injured were carried to nearby houses and barns for care. One such house is known as the Red Cross Building and stands today on the grounds of the Rye Cove Intermediate School. This tragedy was captured by the famous Carter Family through the song entitled “The Cyclone of Rye Cove.”
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Fincastle Loop
The Fincastle Turnpike was one of the routes settlers used to reach the Daniel Boone Wilderness Trail as they traveled west across the mountains. Today, a driving tour follows this route to many of Scott County's most historic spots.
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Daniel Boone Birding Trail
Within a few miles of the interstate, you can visit Ruffed Grouse breeding grounds, seek out wintering shorebirds and neotropical summer visitors, and catch soaring raptors during hawk migration.
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Natural Tunnel State Park
Natural Tunnel State Park offers a variety of short trails close to the interstate along with picnic areas, visitor's center, campground, playground, swimming pool, chair lift, canoe trips, and much more.
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Daniel Boone Wilderness Trail
This guided driving trail through Tennessee, Virginia, and Kentucky is one of the nation's most historic routes.
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Points Of Interest
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Crissman's Fort
- By 1774 settlers in Scott County (and all across the Appalachian Frontier), were facing a serious...
Rye Cove Intermediate School Nature Center
- This small, 3 acre woodland is managed by the local school as an outdoor classroom. The well-main...
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