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Spearhead Indoor Adventure Complex

Spearhead’s newest adventure includes the Axe Shack!  The Indoor Adventure Complex in Coeburn offers axe throwing lanes and light concessions. So, whether you’re new to the sport or an old hand at pitching axes, you’ll enjoy both the complex and the company!      Open Tuesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays Noon-8pm Read more...
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Rocky Knob

Rocky Knob, one of the first developed areas on the Blue Ridge Parkway, offers camping, picnicking, and wonderful opportunities for hiking. Located near Mabry Mill and Rockcastle Gorge. Sunday afternoon music and dancing at Mabry Mill have been popular for decades. Read more...
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Spearhead Trails – Stone Mountain Trail System

Stone Mountain is Spearhead Trails’ most challenging ATV trail system. Located in Lee County, you will find 34 miles of Blue and Black trails over 500 acres with two miles of designated single track for off-road bikes. You won’t find any beginner trails on this system.  The ride is vigorous and the views are unparalleled!  A Spearhead Trails permit is Read more...
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Ridgeland Farms LLC

Welcome to Ridgeland Farms! We are a 100 acre farm located in beautiful Blacksburg, Virginia. We offer trail rides on our gorgeous property. If you are thinking of joining us, here are some “rules” and information: -Close toed shoes are required -Pants or jeans are required. No shorts or skirts etc. -You can bring your cell phone, leave it in Read more...
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Bowens Creek Park at Philpott Lake

Enjoy the beauty and outdoor recreation opportunities available at  Bowens Creek Park. A boat ramp and courtesy dock are available for your convenience, so bring your boat to see the beautiful parts of Philpott you can’t see from land. Your family can spend an entire day boating, swimming or enjoying a picnic at one of our picnic areas with covered Read more...
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Appalachia Loop Trail

Challenging four mile run or pleasant excursion to Little Stone Mountain located in the Jefferson National Forest.  Little Stone runs along the northern side of the Powell Valley with peak elevation of 3934′ and provides the backdrop for the town of Big Stone Gap. The Powell Valley begins between Powell Mountain and Little Stone Mountain where the waters of the Read more...
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Kiwanis Park – Grundy

The Grundy Kiwanis Park, also known as the Miller Richardson Memorial Park, is located just across from the Comfort Inn in Grundy and has multiple pieces of modern playground equipment. Access to the Levisa River is also located at the park location. Hours of operation are sunrise to sunset. All dogs must be on a leash.?  The Park also features picnic Read more...
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River Rock Climbing Gym

Welcome to The River Rock, Roanoke’s premiere climbing gym. Our mission is to be the hub of the Roanoke region’s climbing community by providing incredible climbing, instruction, and service to complete beginners and seasoned experts alike. Whether you are an avid climber with years of experience or someone who has never experienced the thrill of the sport, you’ll find exciting Read more...
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Alleghany Highlands Blueway

The Alleghany Highlands Blueway is comprised of two lakes and two scenic rivers that offer great paddling, fishing and boating. Each river and lake has its own unique personality and history, not to mention secret fishing spots. Take your time and spend a few days exploring the entire Alleghany Highlands Blueway. Approximately 30 miles of the wild and scenic Jackson River runs Read more...
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Fields Edge Farm

Fields Edge Farm is a family farm located along the scenic Rush Fork Road in Floyd County VA. This country road is a destination for cyclists and gives the visitor a glimpse of the verdant beauty of Floyd’s farmlands. This land has been farmed by the Slusher family since 1890, and before that there is evidence that indigenous people had an Read more...
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Bullitt Park

A wide variety of recreational facilities are available at Bullitt Park, including a splash pad that is open seasonally as well as a treehouse adventure course. The park boasts a 3500 seating capacity, 8000 standing room only capacity and 10000 person capacity for concerts and music venues. Located on the winding Powell River, the park features a football stadium, picnic shelters, basketball Read more...
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Clinch River Adventures

Come Get Drenched in the Clinch!!!! Clinch River Adventures is located in the Heart of Appalachia on the most bio diverse river in America, the Clinch River. We currently offer the following services: TUBING CANOEING KAYAKING PADDLEBOARDING FISHING KAYAKS SHUTTLE SERVICES-for individuals with their own watercraft Clinch River Adventures is a great experience for anyone, whether you’re an adventurous kayaker Read more...
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Narrows Town Park

The Narrows Town Park, or “The Boom”, is located on five acres situated between Wolf Creek and Park Drive in Narrows.  Many of the locals call the park “The Boom” because loggers used to float logs down to the Mill Pond, located a small distance from the park, to be cut into boards.  As the logs arrived at the pond, Read more...
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B’s Outdoor Guide Service

B’s Outdoor Guide Service wants to help you enjoy the outdoors by offering guided trips in the mountain streams and rivers of VA and NC. B’s offers trips for Brown, Brooke and Rainbow Trout in the streams of Virginia and North Carolina and Small Mouth Bass in the New River. They offer half day and full day trips. You can Read more...
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McClintic Point Group Campsite

Group Campsites at McClintic Point Family and group camping areas can be reserved  online at www.recreation.gov. Three group camping areas and 21 family campsites are available, complete with grills, fire pits and vault toilets. Group sites include a playing field and horseshoe pit. No electrical hookups are available. McClintic Point Family and Group Campgrounds are open year-round. Read more...
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Big Stone Gap Loop

Big Stone Gap isn’t just the name of a movie, it’s also a town with a number of interesting sites to explore. Take a short trip around Fraley Park or a more strenuous trek on Roaring Fork and enjoy the stunning rhododendron thickets, cascading waters, and moss-covered rocks. 200-year old eastern hemlock, yellow poplar, yellow birch, and Fraser trees heavily Read more...
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Spearhead Trails – Thunderstruck Trail

Beginning and ending in the town of Big Stone Gap (the namesake and setting of the 2014 movie starring Ashley Judd and Whoopi Goldberg), your journey will lead you past the highly photographed Powell Valley Overlook as you approach the City of Norton, eventually making your way to the Big Cherry Reservoir. Here you will find a network of dirt Read more...
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Appalachian Hiking & Camping Tours

Appalachian Mountains Hiking/Camping Tours. Join Don Defreeze, author Climb Beyond the Crest, on a variety of Appalachian hikes and adventures. Come prepared to stimulate your mind as well as enjoy the vibrancy of a refreshing hike among Appalachian wonders. (see website) Our service develops specific tours for almost any person or group.  Explore the Appalachian Trail, mountain tops or waterfalls Read more...
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Doe Run Farm

From the Blue Ridge Mountains to the Dan River,  Doe Run Farm grows a variety of products such as decorative and pie pumpkins, gourds, sunflowers, and more!    FALL: Enjoy the 6-acre sunflower maze, hayrides, a bounce pad, an apple launcher, pumpkin bowling, fresh produce, pumpkins, fall decorations, apple pies, peanut butter delight, and sunflower maze t-shirts, to name a Read more...
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Alpaca Farm Tours: Smith Mountain Lake Farm

The Best Alpaca Farm Tour!  Designed by professional educator, the 90 min guided tour at Smith Mountain lake Farm is  an educational, and interactive tour for everybody!  All ages enjoy this informative and engaging opportunity to learn “everything alpaca!” Home to over 65 alpacas from prizes bloodlines, the fiber from our farm can be found in Pendleton blankets, scarves, and Read more...
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Collins Cove Horse Camp

Collins Cove Horse Camp provides access to the Virginia Highlands Horse Trail. It has parking, hitching rails and chemical toilets. No potable water. Open fields for camping. Fee Area Read more...
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Scruggs #8 Boat Access on Smith Mountain Lake

The Scruggs #8 Boat Access site sits on 9.9 acres of land. The facility offers public access to Smith Mountain Lake’s natural beauty and recreational activities. The facility features a single lane concrete boat ramp with a courtesy pier for loading and unloading, parking for 22 vehicles with trailers, handicapped-accessible fishing pier and bank fishing areas, dusk to dawn lighting, Read more...
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Lake Sugar Tree Motorsport Park

Lake Sugar Tree Motorsport Park has been a Southern Virginia motorcycle and ATV tradition for over thirty years. The track was the first motorcross facility east of the Mississippi. The track now hosts a number of events throughout the year that appeal to riders and fans of all ages. In 2005, a stadium-style supercross track was designed and built. Electric Read more...
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Mountain Bike Trails at I.C. Dehart Park

The trails at I.C. Dehart Park in Woolwine are a true piedmont style trail system. Almost entirely singletrack, this flowy trail system does have some great rock gardens, moderate climbs, and fun technical trail features scattered throughout the system. There are several signed loops rather than trail names, white loop, blue loop, etc. so be sure to check the map and Read more...
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Smith River Access – South Martinsville

Henry County Parks and Recreation provides easy access for paddlers to the Smith River. This public river access point is located in front of the Martinsville Dam at the Indian Heritage RV Park. Camping spots and a bathhouse are available for a fre from a private company. Paddlers should be aware that the entrance ramp is rustic and that water Read more...
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Hillcrest Lanes

20 hardwood lanes and snack bar. Great place for private parties and group social meetings. If you’re looking for a fun family activity, there’s nothing like bowling. Read more...
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Liberty Hill Hiking Trail

This interpretive 1.25 mile trail near the John H. Kerr dam offers views of the dam and often bald eagles and osprey. Self-guided interpretive trail offers much information about early settlers to the area, as well as the flora and fauna. Moderate to easy trail with mild elevation change. Great views of John H. Kerr dam (4th largest dam in Read more...
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J. Frank Wilson Memorial Park

Wilson Park is the perfect place to work, rest or play. The park sits on 30 acres and the smell of fresh air and the sounds of people enjoying life are two ingredients guaranteed to relieve the stress of the day. Bring all of your friends, family, golf buddies, athletes, casual exercisers, neighborhood kids, skaters/skateboarders to enjoy any and all Read more...
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Washington County Park

140 camp sites, 132 sites are full hook-up, 10 tent sites, trailer sites with electric and water, sanitation facilities, picnic sites, swimming pool, boat ramp, canoe access sites, playground, fishing, shelters, snack bar, and telephone access. Season: April 1 through October 31. Read more...
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Italy Bottom Park

Newly renovated Italy Bottom Park features a fully lighted basketball court, playground, and pavilion. Basketball court has lighting system for games after dark! Read more...
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Virginia Maple Syrup Trail – Highland County

To further “tap” into what Highland County is most known for, Highland County has introduced the Virginia Maple Syrup Trail!  This passport program offers visitors the chance to visit seven sugar camps in Highland County throughout the year, excluding the busy Maple Festival weeks and weekends, to experience each unique camp.  Two of the participating camps are not currently open to Read more...
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Carvins Cove Natural Reserve

Located just seven miles from the north side of Roanoke, Carvins Cove Natural Reserve contains more than 12,000 acres of both hardwood and mixed pine forests, a 630-acre reservoir, and 60 miles of trails for hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding. Visitors can bring their own kayaks or canoes, but they’re also available for rent, along with paddleboats, on site. Read more...
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Southside Park

Soutside Park is the place to host your next family reunion, birthday party or social gathering. There are a variety of amenities available to accommodate large groups. Four baseball diamonds are available, so there’s no more waiting until one game is finished. You can play games simultaneously or even after dark because 3 of the ball diamonds are lighted. The Read more...
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Pine Spur Scenic Overlook – Blue Ridge Parkway

Scenic overlook along the Blue Ridge Parkway in Franklin County, Virginia. Named for the pine tree which is depicted on Parkway emblem.  Elevation 2,703 feet above mean sea level.   Read more...
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Fisher Farm Park

Fisher Farm Park is the largest park in Henry County on 127 acres. This park is located in Ridgeway and is only minutes from the Martinsville Speedway. While a large portion of the park is wooded, there are also several facilities in the park. The upper section of the park has a picnic shelter and a restroom building that is Read more...
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Dr. Dana O. Baldwin Memorial Park

If you enjoy the great outdoors, Dr. Dana O. Baldwin Memorial Park is the place to visit. Activities to get the blood circulating are what you’ll find here. There are picnic shelters available for birthday parties and family reunions along with restrooms. A variety of sports can be played here. The tennis court proves to be the place to build Read more...

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