All membership applications will be reviewed by the Rappahannock-Rapidan Tourism Committee.  Approved ‘Tween Rivers Trail Site members agree to and commit to adhering to the following requirements:

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General Criteria

• Trail* sites are local Agricultural and Forestry based businesses that use or produce local products in the Rappahannock-Rapidan region;

• Trail site locations must be easily accessible by 2-wheel drive vehicles and have appropriate signage for tourists to locate them;

• All sites must specify and maintain regular business hours. Seasonal hours are acceptable, but must be set (no “call ahead” or “check for availability”);

• All sites must be visitor friendly, clean, safe, provide adequate restrooms, directional signs and ample off-street parking

• Site owners will carry adequate liability insurance and are responsible for taking steps to reduce or eliminate possible risk due to negligence.

*Local businesses that would be complementary to Agricultural and/or Forestry bases businesses shall be considered on a case by case basis.

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Special Criteria

• Home-based businesses should comply with all local zoning regulations, ordinances and licensing requirements.

• Craft shop, gift shops and galleries must prioritize agri-artisan items made from the Rappahannock-Rapidan region.  Shops with a strong product line of imports or crafts made from kits will not qualify;

• Sites that sell agricultural and food products must prioritize locally grown or produced goods;

• Restaurants must meet one of the following:

  • Supports local agri-artisans by displaying their products at their place of business (hang artwork, sell honey, etc.)

  • Features locally grown produce/products and identifies source regularly on the menu

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All approved sites will be asked to update their business information on the ‘Tween Rivers Trail website an annual basis. In addition, all trail sites will include a link to the ‘Tween Rivers Trail website, like and follow us on social media, display ‘Tween Rivers Trail brochures and encourage their customers to visit the other trail sites.