Appalachian hikers may get relief in old jailhouse

[veteran]

BLAND, VA - Bland County's old jailhouse, where outlaws and ne'er-do-wells have spent their nights, could soon be a stopover for Appalachian Trail hikers.

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[Lone Wolf]

It might work as long as there is someone who collects money and enforces rules everyday. Hikers don't do well on the honor system.

[minnesotasmith]

IMO Bland seriously needs a full-blown hostel or the equivalent (e.g., laundry available on premises or nearby). Of course, so does Troutdale, Troutville/220, and Waynesboro, for that matter.