MENDOTA, Va. – It was a late summer day on the Mendota Trail. Regular riders like Phil Young were out biking while a 30-something couple from New Jersey was hiking between Mendota and Benhams, looking for waterfalls.
Joe Tennis is an experienced journalist and author, known for his work as a columnist and features writer for the Bristol Herald Courier in Bristol, Virginia. With a focus on local news and events in the Bristol area, Joe has also contributed to other publications such as The Roanoke Times, Floyd Press, The Daily Progress, and Central Virginia Media Group.