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Over a time period of 10 years, the Skewes Family Foundation has made donations to the construction of the Original Pocahontas Trail. Now, there’s around 70 miles of ATV trail along with ATV rentals at the Trailhead and cabins.

Maggie Asbury, Tazewell County Recreational Development Authority chair said, “We are very humbled and indebted to the Skewes Foundation and to Rusty Skewes for everything they have done. It’s like he came back to his roots and he didn’t forget Pocahontas and Boissevain and we’re very grateful.”

Rusty Skewes, chair of The Skewes Family Foundation said, “I can’t tell you how gratifying it is to see something we have been donating to for 10 years… to see it come to fruition and to see young entrepreneurs and local people that have jobs… it’s wonderful.”

Today, The Skewes Family Foundation was recognized by the Tazewell County Recreation Development Authority for its financial contributions to the construction of the Original Pocahontas Trail. A plaque with the Skewes family name will be hung on the stage at Boissevain Miner’s Park.