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    It's official. Uncorked Wine Shop has closed.

    Mike and Pat Ohleger, owners of Uncorked Wine Shop in Buena Vista have announced their retirement and the closing of retail operations at the wine shop. They are still very involved with the AT and...
  2. Appalachian Trail Community Designation Ceremonies

    Just a reminder to any hikers who happen to be in the neighborhood of Glasgow or Buena Vista, VA, on Thursday, April 19th, that you are invited to join us in celebrating the official designation of...
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    Thanks Land_Shark. Hope you'll be able to come...

    Thanks Land_Shark. Hope you'll be able to come by and join the festivities. It should be a great day!
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    Thanks Don. Are we going to see you this Spring?

    Thanks Don. Are we going to see you this Spring?
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    Buena Vista & Glasgow Designation Events

    :welcome The neighboring communities of Buena Vista and Glasgow, VA were both recently selected as Appalachian Trail Communities and will host their designation events on Thursday, April 19, 2012. ...
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    Sorry to say that Frank's for the Memories has...

    Sorry to say that Frank's for the Memories has closed - and it's for sale! It is a great location and opportunity for someone with energy and imagination. bluedog cafe is right across the street. ...
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    I DO remember you. Glad to hear you made it...

    I DO remember you. Glad to hear you made it through to the end. We have recently been notified that we have been selected as an Appalachian Trail Community and will have our official presentation...
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    Thanks for thinking about Buena Vista, Lauriep. ...

    Thanks for thinking about Buena Vista, Lauriep. You're right - we ARE trying to become more hiker-friendly. We have just become an official Appalachian Trail Community and will be holding out...
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    Thanks for your kind words. We're certainly...

    Thanks for your kind words. We're certainly trying! Brierly Hill is a fabulous place and we're so glad that they're so accommodating to hikers. Some of our local hotels should certainly get some...
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    14291Well, it's official! Both Buena Vista and...

    14291Well, it's official! Both Buena Vista and Glasgow have been notified that we have been selected as Appalachian Trail Communities and we're so excited!! The planning has begun for a special...
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    Unfortunately, Greyhound no longer runs through...

    Unfortunately, Greyhound no longer runs through Buena Vista. The Chessie Trail out of Lexington is a great hiking trail. Future plans are that it would hook up with the Riverwalk in BV.
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    We do indeed! 1/2 liter tetrapacks in several...

    We do indeed! 1/2 liter tetrapacks in several different varietals and we can get 1 liter ones as well. We've been searching for shelf stable, lightweight gourmet goodies to complement that wine. ...
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    We do have a small network of "shuttlers" in town...

    We do have a small network of "shuttlers" in town who provide rides, when available, to and from the trail. We published my wine shop, Uncorked, as a contact point in the Companion and other AT...
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    A big thank you to all AT enthusiasts who have...

    A big thank you to all AT enthusiasts who have supported Buena Vista's efforts in making our town more hiker-friendly. This was a great hiker season for us - NOBO's were in town in greatly increased...
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    It's a bear getting a ride down the mountain at...

    It's a bear getting a ride down the mountain at times into Glasgow. It should be getting easier to get to and from BV and the Long Mt. Wayside trailhead. We're certainly working on that. Glen Maury...
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    Lexington IS a great town, with lots of history,...

    Lexington IS a great town, with lots of history, especially Civil War, and only 6 miles west of Buena Vista. There is now a "shuttle" running back and forth between Buena Vista and Lexington (see my...
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    Usually for the Fiddlers Convention, AT hikers...

    Usually for the Fiddlers Convention, AT hikers camp for free at the Park and get free admission to the event. This year, it's only a 2-day event - Fri., June 17 & Sat., June 18. Check in at the...
  18. New bus service between Buena Vista and Lexington

    Now that hiking season is upon us, thought I'd update everyone on a new service being offered in Buena Vista, VA. There is now a nice little bus that runs every hour, between BV and Lexington...
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    Buena Vista dining favorite reopens

    In Februrary, Franks for the Memories, a local favorite in Buena Vista, VA, announced that it was closing. However, great things come to those who wait, and on Thursday, April 28, it reopened, under...
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    Buena Vista is a ways from the trail - about 9...

    Buena Vista is a ways from the trail - about 9 miles or so, if you get on U.S. Route 60 at the Long Mt. trailhead. Getting a ride into BV isn't usually too hard, and we do have a newly formed trail...
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    If you find yourself between breweries and good...

    If you find yourself between breweries and good beer, you can "resupply" at my wine shop, Uncorked, in Buena Vista. We carry about 120 different beers - both domestic and imports and we love AT...
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    Great suggestion, thanks...We have listed my wine...

    Great suggestion, thanks...We have listed my wine shop, Uncorked, in BV as a contact point in some of the current guidebooks and Companion, since we're open M-Sat. with regular hours.
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    Buena Vista has started a trail angel network to...

    Buena Vista has started a trail angel network to give rides to and from the trail, as well as offer hiker support in other ways. We are quite a way from the trail, but would be happy to help you...
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    Thanks. You interested in joining our trail...

    Thanks. You interested in joining our trail angel network - to help us give rides to and from the trail and just generally assist and welcome hikers?
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    Now that hiking season is upon us, thought I'd...

    Now that hiking season is upon us, thought I'd update everyone on a new service being offered in Buena Vista. There is now a nice little shuttle bus that runs every hour, between BV and Lexington...
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