Tree fell after a storm

This tree was in a small woods and it fell into the woods, not the nearby street.

Textures on a hillside

This scene is at the Hoge Pasture on Graves Avenue.

Ducks still here

These ducks are still in my neighborhood. I see them only at early morning.

Wall on Crestview

A wall creates a more level lawn for one home.

Used to be John's Camera

Perhaps some remodeling is going on behind the windows. It seems an artistic style by whoever covered the windows.

House on Fincastle

There is a variety of architectural styles in the homes on Fincastle Dr.

Steps at St. Luke

These lead from a parking lot near St. Luke to Prices Fork Road

Streetlamp

Blacksburg uses the streetlamp as a part of its image in advertising.

Sidewalk

Scooter Parked

Seems it was easy to find a parking place.

Home on Fincastle Dr.

Fincastle Dr. is in a section of the community that is on a hillside.

View from Kent Square

Downtown as viewed from Kent Square's fifth level.

Jimmy John's

I don't know what is in the upper floors of this restaurant, Jimmy John's

Extra Main in use

The extra part of Main St. is in use, almost as if it wasn't closed for a long time for the refurbishing.

Historic Black house

There are plans to create a museum of the Black house, home of the family that founded the town.

High Peak Sportswear

A business on College Ave.

Appalachian Trail

Just a sign to help Appalachian Trail hikers.

Town sign

The address, logo, and some history on a sign.

Along Huckleberry Trail

When a bridge was damaged and deemed unsafe for walking trail traffic, the community provided stairs down to the road. Hikers could continue to follow the trail on the other side of the bridge.

Peppers Ferry Bridge summer 2011

During June the bridge was demolished. Now, only the two lanes of the newer bridge carry traffic on route 114.

Panjammers

The steel-drum band gave a concert on the lawn of the church at which the group rehearses.

Pulaski Mariners Baseball

Pulaski Mariners, an Appalachian League team, "high-five" the youngster who won the honor of tossing the first ball in the game last night.

Concert--in Squires again

Blacksburg and Virginia Tech offer grand summer entertainment. There are art shows, theatre, and concerts. The pouring rain didn't stop the show which went on in Squires. It was Dixie Power Trio, which has four members. (sorry my best photo of the concert only shows three band members.)

Steps at the Library

There are still many places with steps to get up the hills.

Home on Draper

Draper Road is in one of the first neighborhoods of Blacksburg.

Ladies Golf League

On Wednesdays, the Ladies Golf League plays at the Virginia Tech course.

Beer Cans

A place for a collection of beer cans.

Weather on the holiday

Well, I was going to the holiday concert, at 5 p.m. But it was cancelled because of heavy rain. The rain caused flooding at the playground. But the weather cleared and probably the fireworks will be a success later tonight.

Hokie stone

The tower at a main entrance to Lane Stadium features the official Hokie stone

Appalachian Trail

The trail is nearby. Through-hikers going north are mostly past this point this late in the season.

Home on Church St.

Home on another segment of Church St.