Virginia creeper (Parthenocissus quinquefolia) is a climbing woody vine that can be high-climbing or trail on the floor. It ...

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WRIC) — Two state agencies have provided the public with an update on the spongy moth infestation in ...

ABINGDON/DAMASCUS, Va. (WCYB) — The Virginia Creeper Trail from Abingdon to Damascus has reopened following the damage caused by Helene. The eastern part of the trail from Whitetop Station to ...

SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA (WJHL) — The portion of the Virginia Creeper Trail from Abingdon to Damascus has reopened following historic flooding brought to the region by Hurricane Helene. According to a ...

SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA (WJHL) — The portion of the Virginia Creeper Trail from Abingdon to Damascus has reopened following historic flooding brought to the region by Hurricane Helene. According to a ...

With an exceedingly rare Gray Kingbird that played hide and seek with birders in Eastham this week, the Cape reclaimed the ...

DAMASCUS, Va. — A damage assessment report is expected next week to shed light on what will be required to restore the Virginia Creeper Trail. A 17-mile segment of the popular hiking and biking ...

DAMASCUS, Va. (WCYB) — Eighteen of the 34 miles of the Virginia Creeper Trail have been damaged by Helene. Bikers are able to enjoy the lower part of the trail from Abingdon to Damascus but ...

Discover the microscopic dimensions of the smallest moths on the planet. With a wingspan of just 2.5 millimetres, the Stigmella maya is one of the most petite moths known to science. But just how ...

The trail attracts about 250,000 users each year, said Lisa Quigley, the executive director for the Virginia Creeper Trail Conservancy. “It’s the major outdoor tourism destination in the ...

As humans drop off to sleep, the invisible world of moths comes to life. Across the planet, billions of the insects take flight on their nocturnal errands. Few places host more species than ...

Explore America and discover people, places, art, history, and other items related to Virginia in the Smithsonian’s growing digitized collections. Held in trust for the American people, the ...