![]() ![]() A parked ambulance and a county rescue crew remained watchful but unoccupied from a roadway above the lake.Ī $7,000 goal was set by event organizer and Humane Society of Warren County Executive Director Meghan Bowers. Her group was followed in quick succession by groups of 8 to 10 swimmers with everyone safely back ashore within about 15 minutes. On a cold but briefly sunny winter day, more than 50 mostly merrily clad swimmers plunged into the Virginia 4-H Center’s Lake Culpeper and quickly exited, laughing happily, to encouraging hoots and shouts from a crowd exceeding some 100 onlookers on Saturday, February 1.ĭue to its instant popularity – and unexpected financial success – this was the first of what promises to be many Polar Plunges in years to come to raise money for the Julia Wagner Animal Shelter.Įllen Aders, president of the Human Society of Warren County (HSWC), led the initial charge into the icy waters along with members of her board of directors. “Polar Plunge” unexpectedly nets $10,000 for Front Royal animal shelter swimmers splash into Culpeper Lake on a chilly Feb 1. Lee, Jefferson DavisĪnd others, together with arms, uniforms and historic Warren Rifles Confederate Museum - Exhibits here include memorabilia of Belle Boyd, Mosby's Museum, and archives with a good gift shop Warren Heritage Society - Friendly and Informative, featuring the community's historical society, Virginia Beer Museum - Fun combination of a love of history and great selection of beer & cyder, River & Peak Outfitter - Well stocked and friendly Mountain Trails Outfitters - Well stocked and friendly ![]() Mountain Home B&B - Hiker Friendly and just off the trail at Rt 522 Golden China Restaurant - Daily All you can eat Buffet at a reasonable price! Some of those places are listed here:īase Camp at Front Royal - Offered to hikers through the generous support of Front Royalīrewing Co, Mountain Trails Outfitters, Vinova Tapas & Wine Bar, Down Home Comfortįront Royal Brewing Company - Delicious food, friendly people, live music, and Great beerįront Royal Terrapin Station - Hiker Hostel & Shuttle Serviceįront Royal Visitors Center - Where it all begins ![]() From here you can take the Front Royal Trolley, (50 cent fare), to just about anywhere in town including the trail head at Rt 522.Īlthough it may appear from the video we spent all our time drinking beer, we actually enjoyed visiting a variety of different places. If you're an AT hiker, they will stamp your passport and they even have a nice little gift bag for you. Upon completing our Shenandoah section hike, we decided to spend a little time here and what a great time we had.įirst stop was the Front Royal Visitors Center. Front Royal, Virginia is definitely among the best and most hiker friendly. There are many notable trail towns along the Appalachian Trail, where a hiker can take time to relax, resupply, visit an outfitter, wash clothes, have a shower, and eat some town food. 2019 AT Hike: Fun Things To Do at Front Royal, VA, on a Zero Day ![]()
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