Find the Love in Bedford VA! Learn about the Bedford Boys! Walk 5 km (3 mi)
by Smith Mountain Lake Walking (Hiking) Club (AVA)
About
Walk scenic and historic downtown Bedford and "Find the Love" while learning about the slaughter of the Bedford Boys on the Normandy Beaches on D Day, June 6, 1944. There are stunning views of the Peaks of Otter and the National D-Day Memorial. See quaint murals, the Bedford Boys tribute center and the picturesque downtown. Afterwards we will have lunch or a drink. To carpool from Westlake, meet walk host Ron Jones at 8:15 pm in front of New York Pizza, 13314 Booker T Washington Hwy Moneta VA 24121. Ron will be by his car in the parking lot. Or arrive by 8:50 am at the Bedford Welcome Center to register so we can leave at 9 am. The walk cost is $4 to defray admin expenses and for AVA walk credit (correct change appreciated or Zelle). Those willing to accept the Ten Walk Challenge will get a free New Walker's Packet, value $21! The Packet has coupons for two Free Walks!! Contact Ron at outdoorsy_guy1@yahoo.com or (703) 217-3140 if you have questions. Hope to see you there!