🌱 How Glasgow volunteers helped reopen storm-damaged stretches of the Appalachian Trail

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• How Glasgow volunteers helped reopen storm-damaged stretches of the Appalachian Trail

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• Volunteer Crew Clears Appalachian Trail After Storm (thenews-gazette.com) — Trail volunteers from Rockbridge communities, including Glasgow's Charlie Rogers, helped clear severe storm damage along the Appalachian Trail near U.S. 60 and the Lynchburg Reservoir. Working over multiple days in September, Natural Bridge Appalachian Trail Club crews removed dozens of downed trees and are now repairing treadway damage, while inviting interested local hikers to join future maintenance and hiking activities.
   

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