News : Largest Glow in the Dark Trail in the U.S. under construction in Vinton

Photo by Baker Enterprise Inc. of Waverly builders of the longest Vinton's glow in the dark trail

Vinton's glow in the dark trail, thought to be the largest in the U.S. now under construction

A daytime look

Vinton's motto, "The City of Lights" is being expanded by the Vinton Parks and Rec and with the help of the vision of Director, Matt Boggess. Baker Enterprises Inc. out of Waverly has begun to pour cement and installing the Emerald Yellow stone for what is believed to be the largest glowing walking path in the United States. Boggess said it takes 15 minutes of sunlight for 15 hours of glow time, The path will require 3,840 pounds of the stone. Watch for the path, it shouldn't be hard to see after dark.

The trail is being poured on the south end of Vinton behind the high school, near the Anderson Creek addition and along the road that goes to the sewage plant and the west end of the Marvin Lindsey Baseball Compled.

It was anticipated to only take 2-3 weeks to complete. When this is completed, there are plans to hold a 5K on the trail either this year or next.

This is just one of the many projects underway by Vinton Parks and Recreation.

1st photo credit to Baker Enterprises Inc.