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LOCAL PROJECTS
PROGRAMS
> Litter Control Program
> Trails Authority Coop
While regional and signature projects may take a lot of cooperation and a relatively long time to implement, it is the many local projects that can happen simultaneously. Described
in more detail in chapters 9 and 10, these ongoing and proposed projects show daily progress through design and construction. > While some projects have been supplied by local planning > and public works professionals, others are the result of the Stormboard process, and recommended by citizens. This initial > process of beyond-border public engagement will need further > definition and research, which can be coordinated by the HKRI Entity, working in concert with local municipal administrations. > Continuing and updating a coordinated slate of local projects is
a critical component of the growing popularity and progress. > These local projects are the community building blocks of the
Maintain USFS Trails
Peak Grabbing (46 Program)
Keokee High School into B&B with ATVs
Dark Hollow Trail Upkeep and Management
Horse Camping
Loop Trail connecting Appalachia, Big Stone, Norton, Coeburn, Duffield
RECREATION ACTIVITY
> Zip-line
> Consistent wayfinding system
> Certified Designated Rock Climbing Areas - Guest River Gorge
HKRI brand.
LOCAL PROJECTS, LISTED BY PRIORITY AT PUBLIC MEETINGS
> Simple Shelter accommodating through hikers - embrace Appalachian Trail strategies
ARTS CULTURE AND ENTERTAINMENT >
> Keokee Gym Event Venue
> Roof over Outdoor Drama in Big Stone Gap
> Big Stone Gap National Historic District
BUSINESS
Graffiti Cleanup on flag rock
> Keep High Knob Open
> Dark Sky Park
PROJECTS
> Improve High Knob Beach
> Trail from John Burton High School to Flag Rock
> Signage along hiking trails
> Shooting Range, Guns and Archery
> Keokee Lake Shoreline Improvements
> More Mountain Biking Trails
> Thomas Jefferson Scenic Byway signage
> Keokee Beach
> A scenic railroad that goes through Pound, Wise, Norton, Big Stone and Appalachia
> 12th Street / Route 619 Improvements
> Upgrades to St. Paul Ecological Campus
> Connect Guest River Gorge by Trail to St. Paul
> High End Bar: Cocktails, Cider, Craft Beer in basecamp towns
> Scott County Tourism Incubator
> Jeep Trek Rental Program
LODGING
> Rental Cabins: Basic to Nice
> Lodge and Cabins, RV Accessible Camping Areas
> Tree Houses for Rent
> Yurts
> Pop-up Lodging
> RV Camping at Bark Camp Lake
72 CHAPTER 8: CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
HIGH KNOB REGIONAL INITIATIVE
> Gravity Mountain Bike Trails
> More Trails throughout High Knob > Telescope for visitors
LOCAL PROJECTS