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The Trail Is for All, but the Railroad Was Segregated

WOD Trail Sign

The Trail Is for All, but the Railroad Was Segregated--NOVA Parks remembers Virginia’s racist history.

NOVA Parks has installed a new interpretive sign in Arlington about how Jim Crow laws affected passengers taking the Washington & Old Dominion (W&OD) train line in the 1900s. The sign was officially unveiled on Saturday, Feb. 19 at the Caboose in Bluemont Park. Arlington County Board Chair Katie Cristol and NAACP Arlington Chapter President Julius D. Spain spoke at the ceremony, along with leaders from NOVA Parks' board, Michael Nardolilli, NOVA Parks Board/Emcee and Cate Magennis Wyatt, Chair, NOVA Parks.

Please visit The Connection Newspaper for the complete story.

 

Conquer challenges and build confidence.

Climb UPton—the largest ropes course in the Mid-Atlantic—is open during the fall season! With 90 different elements and three levels of difficulty, there’s adventure for everyone. Visit climbupton.com for fall hours.

End of Season Waterpark Pass Sale

Buy your 2026 Annual Waterpark Pass now and enjoy the rest of the 2025 season for FREE. Purchase a pass to receive unlimited admission to all 5 waterparks; discounts on food, beverage, retail, NOVA Parks attractions and events, and more!