Trails in the Time of COVID

 It has been a delight to see so many out on the trails since the COVID lockdown began. Walking, running, biking, birding, catching frogs, and posting messages in the tunnel, Crozetians are doing it all whether alone or with family, friends, or a treasured pet. Our community is a special place.  It feels even more so as we safely enjoy the outdoors and time together, even if it is 6’ apart!

As the saying goes when life gives you lemons, make lemonade!  The Trails Crew agreed it was prudent to cancel the annual 5K race. But that doesn’t mean we cannot stay connected. So we decided to create a storyboard to capture Crozetians’ experiences on the trails and parks to memorialize this unique time in our lives. We are asking you to share photos (selfies, families, pets, nature) taken on the Crozet trails and parks and to briefly answer the question “How have the trails eased your COVID experience?”

The plan is to post the storyboard and comments on the Crozet Trails Crew website and to share it with local publications. If we receive a solid response, the Crozet Library has agreed to display the story board.  We do need permission to print your pictures and comments.  Please join in creating a Crozet trails storyboard.

When you’re ready to share your story, click here to send it to us.

And look at some of the ways your neighbors are loving our trails.