VT researchers find oldest known footprint Ian Price June 22, 2018 1 minute read Researchers at Virginia Tech have found the oldest footprints. They date back more than 540-million years as WFIR’s Ian Price reports: Share: Post navigation Previous: Hillcats pitcher goes from Tommy John to All Star; Trotz on new gig in NYNext: Multi law enforcement agencies involved in high-speed chase last night Related Stories ‘Miniatures on the Market’ Returns for its Second Year Emma Thomas April 29, 2026 Strawberry Festival is a Roanoke favorite every Spring Gene Marrano April 29, 2026 Senior Majors Exhibition at Hollins, more Never Ever Happily and RSO upcoming concert Gene Marrano April 29, 2026