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 Update on Melrose Plaza from Goodwill Industries of the Valleys Gene Marrano April 8, 2026 Film focusing on the Black and Jewish alliance is a conversation starter Denise Membreno April 8, 2026 Walk & Roll safety event is about showing kids how to be safe when walking or biking along busy roadways Gene Marrano April 8, 2026