SARAH HONOSKY
The (Lynchburg) News & Advance
ALTAVISTA â On an idyllic acre off Virginia 43, about five miles west of town, a project years in the making is finally a go.Â
On Thursday, the Dalton s Landing Canoe Launch officially opened to the public and already was attracting Altavista residents who were eager to see the long-awaited project complete.Â
Until now, most area residents wanting to enjoy the Staunton River had to put in at Leesville Dam, an 8-hour float to the nearest take out at English Park in Altavista. Now, the new canoe launch enables an about 7-mile, 4-hour float, offering flexibility and a half-day journey for river-goers.Â
ALTAVISTA â On an idyllic acre off Virginia 43, about five miles west of town, a project years in the making is finally a go.Â
On Thursday, the Dalton s Landing Canoe Launch officially opened to the public and already was attracting Altavista residents who were eager to see the long-awaited project complete.Â
Until now, most area residents wanting to enjoy the Staunton River had to put in at Leesville Dam, an 8-hour float to the nearest take out at English Park in Altavista. Now, the new canoe launch enables an about 7-mile, 4-hour float, offering flexibility and a half-day journey for river-goers.Â
Altavista Town Council has envisioned the project for years — a new canoe launch along the Staunton River that will give people who love to paddle, fish and boat the