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Hawksbill Greenway Foundation

The award-winning Luray-Hawksbill Greenway invites users to enjoy the abundant beauty and wildlife of Virginia's Shenandoah Valley.

The foundation also supports environmental education throughout the community and its schools.

10/28/2026

Thank You for Being Part of Our Journey!

The Hawksbill Greenway Foundation extends its sincere thanks to everyone who joined us on October 16 for our Expansion Event! Attendees learned more about plans to expand the Greenway and enjoyed a firsthand look at the rich history of the Redwell-Isabella Furnace during a tour of this remarkable historic site.

But this is just the beginning!

Stay tuned for details about our upcoming fundraiser and information event on Wednesday, November 18 at the Luray Caverns Burner Barn in Shenandoah Heritage Village. It’s another opportunity to learn how we’re working to expand the Greenway’s reach, connect our community with local history, and preserve this special part of our heritage for future generations.

Together, we can forge ahead to Redwell-Isabella Furnace and Yager Spring!

10/13/2026

!! 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 !!

Join us this Friday for a brief discussion followed by a guided site tour exploring the future expansion of the Greenway to the Yager Spring and Redwell-Isabella Furnace site.

• Date: Friday, October 16, 2026
• Time: 5:00–6:30 PM
• Location: Meet at Ruffner Plaza, Downtown Luray, Virginia
• Shuttles to site begin at 5:15 PM
• Donations are gratefully accepted and will support the expansion.
• Website: HawksbillGreenway.org

09/26/2026

Greenway Expansion Fundraiser and Tour — Save the Date!

Join the Luray Hawksbill Greenway Foundation for an evening discussion and guided site tour exploring the future expansion of the Greenway and the planned Redwell-Isabella Furnace site.

• Date: Friday, October 16, 2026
• Time: 5:00–6:30 PM
• Location: Ruffner Plaza, Downtown Luray, Virginia
• Donations are gratefully accepted and will support the expansion.
• Website: HawksbillGreenway.org

From the Greenway to Yager Spring — Forge Ahead to Redwell-Isabella Furnace!

09/22/2026

Rain or Shine Greenway Potluck Wednesday 9/23 at 5pm

If raining at 3pm Wednesday or the 3pm forecast is rain at 5-7pm

Event will move to Class of 71 Shelter at Ralph Dean Park

The Greenway website, and Facebook will post any updates.

09/22/2026

Blooming Connections

The colorful flowers along the Hawksbill Greenway bring plenty of enjoyment to those who walk and explore the trail—but we’re not the only ones who appreciate them.

These blooms also provide an important source of food for countless pollinators, including this beautiful Monarch butterfly.

Pollinators play a vital role in healthy ecosystems, helping plants reproduce and supporting the food webs that sustain countless species.

So the next time you stop to admire the flowers along the Greenway, take a closer look. You may discover that you’re sharing them with some very important visitors.

09/19/2026

Greenway Potluck Dinner

Come celebrate 25 years of the Hawksbill Greenway at the 5th Annual Luray Greenway Community Gathering!

• Wednesday, September 23
• 5:00–7:00 PM
• Ruffner Plaza

Bring a dish to share and your favorite alcohol-free drink, and join Greenway friends, fans, and family for an evening of good food, conversation, and a look toward the Greenway’s future. More details in the comment section.

Come celebrate this special community treasure with us!

Donations to support Greenway projects are always appreciated, but are not expected.

09/12/2026

Join us as we forge a connection to historic Redwell Furnace!

The Hawksbill Greenway Foundation is working to extend the Greenway north to Yager Spring and the Redwell-Isabella Furnace Historic District, an important piece of Luray and Page County’s history.

Established in 1787, Redwell Furnace was an early center of iron production and industry in the Shenandoah Valley. The proposed Greenway extension will make this remarkable historic site more accessible while creating opportunities for recreation, environmental education, and historic interpretation.

This is more than a trail extension. It’s an opportunity to connect Luray’s past, present, and future.

The Foundation is seeking community support to help make this vision a reality. If you’d like to learn more about the project, or help support its future, please visit our website.

Together, we can help preserve this special place for generations to come.

09/10/2026

Connections

The Hawksbill Greenway connects downtown Luray with the beauty of the Hawksbill Creek—and, just as importantly, it connects people to the community around them.

It’s a place where a morning walk can turn into a conversation with a neighbor, where families gather, visitors discover a little more of Luray, and the changing seasons give us a reason to slow down and look around.

The Greenway reminds us that connection doesn’t have to be complicated. Sometimes it’s simply a shared path, a friendly hello, a few minutes outside, or enjoying the same view as someone walking beside you.

09/05/2026

Thank you Alliance for the Shenandoah Valley!

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Luray, VA

Website

http://www.hawksbillgreenway.org/

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