Take a trip to the Museum of the Middle Appalachians in Saltville, VA to learn about the surprisingly fascinating and little known history of the town and its surroundings. Most of the history, both natural and cultural, centers around the salt deposits that can be found in Saltville. Salt is a crucial resource for human and animal life and can also be used for a variety of other purposes like food preservation. Head out to the Museum of the Middle Appalachians to experience the museum for yourself and to get the full story of Saltville!

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On this episode of Take a Hike Spencer travels to the border of Washington and Russell Counties in Southwest Virginia to explore The Channels Natural Area Preserve. The Channels are a maze-like cluster of sandstone rock formations that were formed over thousands of years. How cool is that?!

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