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Blue Blaze Bike and Shuttle Service

Blue Blaze Shuttle Service provides shuttles services and mountain bike rentals for the Virginia Creeper Trail and other area trails. The original bike and shuttle service in our area, the Blue Blaze can carry up to 50 participants at a time. The Blue Blaze operates by reservation and schedule. Read more...
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Blue Ridge Parkway in Carroll County

Carroll County features 30 miles of spectacular scenery along the 469 mile parkway, between Mileposts 182 and 212. Three cultural stopping points are the Groundhog Mountain Scenic Overlook with picnic area(MP 188.8), Orlean Puckett Cabin (MP 189.9), and on the edge of the county is the Blue Ridge Music Center (MP 213). An important access point to the parkway in Read more...
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Big Pine Trout Farm

Bubbling mountain stream seeks talented sportsmen for trophy-sized trout. Abundant catching opportunities await those who can outsmart the big ones. At Big Pine, we guarantee stocking placement for every angler. So bring your skill and limit out with 5 of these big Rainbows, Browns or Brookies, and carry home the catch for supper; or stay in our Upscale Contemporary Farmhouse.Big Read more...
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Beagle Ridge Lavender Farm

Beagle Ridge Lavender Farm is Southwest Virginia’s Premiere Lavender Farm. Located in a valley in the Blue Ridge Mountains Beagle Ridge may be an herb farm but we specialize in Lavender. We are trialing 14 varieties presently with the bulk of our plantings being in Grosso, Royal Velvet and Phenomenal. This year we have added Melissa Lilac to add to our culinary Read more...
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Black Water Junction Wake Park

Black Water Junction is a cable park that offers its customers an active water sports lifestyle in a safe, healthy, family friendly, and environmentally conscious setting. Located just off Smith Mountain Lake in Union Hall, Virginia, the complex offers wakeboarding and wakeskating for riders of all skill levels. We understand that coming to the cable park, especially for your first time, Read more...
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Riverside Lanes

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Discover family-fun at Riverside Lanes, one of SoSi’s only bowling centers! Riverside Lanes provides arcade games, delicious food, and event space for birthdays, retirements, parties, and more. Whether you’re on a date, with a group of friends, or spending an afternoon with the whole family, choose Riverside Lanes. Read more...
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River Traders

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Located near Staunton River State Park, we offer tackle and bait for fishing. Pontoon, canoes, kayaks and fishing boats for rent. Read more...
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Sugar Hill Loop Trail

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This well-maintained hiking and biking trail extends around and over Sugar Hill, the large ridge north of Oxbow Lake Park. The trail climbs steeply to the ridge and then curves back around near the dam at the eastern end of Oxbow lake. The Lower River Trail traverses the banks of the State Scenic Clinch River. This river is home to Read more...
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Stone Mountain Adventures

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We are the area’s only outdoor adventure destination. Currently we are offering guided tours of local attractions. We have kayaks, tubes, bikes, peddle boats for the adventure of your choice. We also do seasonal ghost/haunted house tours, night floats, hikes and more. We shuttle you to and from your destination, we’re group/family friendly and are sure to make your day (or Read more...
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South Valley Anglers

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Full time professional fly fishing guides in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Fly fishing for musky with some of the regions finest guides. USCG licensed. Float and jet skiff adventures available, seasonal striper fishing available as well as other Virginia species. Read more...
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Clarksville Marina, Inc

Located in historic downtown Clarksville, Virginia’s only lakeside town, on beautiful Buggs Island Lake/John H. Kerr Reservoir. Boating, water skiing, water tubing and fishing, lake home rental and camping are easily accessible. The Clarksville Marina has a gas dock, slips, general store and Pontoon boat rentals. With the addition of fishing lights on the local bridge, Clarksville is now the Read more...
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Centennial Park

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The South Hill Centennial Park offers various amenities for your outdoor enjoyment. Picnic in shady surroundings while watching the kids romp and play on the fun-filled playground equipment available. Or get energetic and try out the asphalt tennis courts. Spacious grass areas are also available for your impromptu softball or soccer game. You can reserve the park for your family Read more...
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DeHart Park

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Surrounded by the beautiful Blue Ridge, DeHart Park in Stuart offers many recreational opportunities to our citizens and visitors. The Park has a swimming pool, tennis courts and a multi-purpose basketball court. The park also has Little League ballfields, concession stand, picnic shelter and a playground, as well as a volleyball area. A 1/2 mile circular trail highlights the park’s Read more...
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New River Outdoor Co.

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New River Outdoor Co. provides canoe, kayak, & raft rentals on the New River, cabin rentals at Walker Creek Retreat, & guided New River fishing trips for trophy smallmouth bass & musky. Located on US-460 in Pembroke, VA. NROC has outfitted trips on the New River since 2003 and takes pride in its high-quality equipment and knowledgeable, friendly staff. A Read more...
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Smith River Access – Doe Run

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Henry County Parks and Recreation provides easy access for paddlers to the Smith River. This public river access point behind the Martinsville Dam has convenient parking and has calm water that is great for beginners to practice. Paddlers should be aware that the entrance ramp is rustic and that water levels are subject to rapid change due to releases from 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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Bad Axery

Bad Axery is a unique family-oriented sporting venue offering axe throwing, pool tables and arcade games. There are several lanes for axe throwers with two being world axe-throwing-sanctioned throwing lanes.  There are four projector-style lanes offering a variety of games. The projector lanes offer zombie heads, tic-tac-toe and connect four. There are moving and stationary targets available. Geared toward kids and Read more...
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NEW RIVER TRIPS- fishing guide

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New River Trips offers guided fishing trips on the New River. We mainly catch smallmouth bass Read more...
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Devils Fork Trail System

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Located primarily on an old logging grade. You will pass many scenic areas such as a 20′ waterfall, mountain overlooks and the Devils Bathtub which is an excellent area where hikers will see the stream racing down a rock chute, shirl through the tub and race downstream. Read more...
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S Union Pocket Park

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The park, which is located at 121-123 South Union Street, is the city’s first urban park, as it doesn’t feature green space like much of the others in Danville. Read more...
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Miner’s Park

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As the focal point of Big Stone Gap, Miner’s Park provides a delightful atmosphere to sit and reflect upon the town’s heritage. The coal miner statue, at its center, is dedicated to the citizens of the area. Summer events include concerts on the bricked terrace. Miners Park is located on the comer of East 5th Street and Wood Avenue. Read more...
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Allegheny Springs at The Omni Homestead

Our two-acre water park, Allegheny Springs, is fed by the waters from our natural springs. Experience the exhilarating thrills of our two 100-foot water slides* or enjoy a leisurely ride along our 400-foot lazy river. Kids love the water play zone and sandy beach, while the large family pool is ideal for everyone. A cozy whirlpool provides an intimate haven Read more...
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Hahn Horticulture Garden

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The Hahn Horticulture Garden encompasses nearly six acres of teaching and display gardens on the campus of Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Virginia. Established in 1984 by Horticulture faculty, the garden serves undergraduate students and the local community as a learning resource for plant material, landscaping concepts, and environmental awareness. Our garden features perennial borders, water gardens, shade gardens, a meadow Read more...
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Twin River Outfitters – Botetourt

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TWIN RIVER OUTFITTERS is the oldest and most experienced outfitter on the Upper James River and has been safely running paddle trips since 1978. Grab your paddle and get ready for an adventure of James River canoeing, kayaking, tubing, or an overnight canoe camping trip. We have paddling experiences that range from floating on a lazy river to thrilling whitewater Read more...
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Collins Cove Horse Camp

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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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Hike to the White Rocks

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Thomas Walker Civic Park or Chadwell Gap is where your hike to the White Rocks will begin.  There are picnic tables available, clean restrooms, field for outdoor activities, and a beautiful pavilion that is available for rent for your next event through the Cumberland Gap National Park at Thomas Walker Civic Park. The trailhead that leads to the Sandcave (3.9 miles) and the White Read more...
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Owen Farm Tours LLC

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We offer hand made crafts, Owen Farm apparel, lots of fresh produce, pick your own pumpkins, concessions and much more. Come and Enjoy our “ribbon fries,”, homemade breads and apple butter, purchase rabbits, guniea pigs, potbellied piglets, and much more.  Learn to make your own butter or plant a seedling. Lots of fun activites to do on the farm.  Call Read more...
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Dora Trail of Pulaski

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The Dora Trail is the primary bicycle route and walking trail that connects the New River Trail to downtown Pulaski at the Pulaski Railway Station.  For folks wanting to start their New River Trail journey in downtown Pulaski, the Dora Trail at the Station is the place to begin.  Ample free parking, restroom facilities and a bicycle shop which provides Read more...
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Stars and Stripes Farm

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We strive to raise quality Rocky Mountain horses from old bloodlines with the conformation, temperament and strong gait these horses are known for. We are a small farm in Fincastle, Virginia near Roanoke nestled between the Blue Ridge and Allegheny mountains and near the Jefferson National Forest. We are proud to breed, raise, show and trail ride the Rocky Mountain Read more...
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Spearhead Trails – Mountain View Trail System

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Ride Virginia’s most exciting trail destination! The Mountain View “Off Highway Vehicle” (OHV) system is a multi-use trail system primarily designed for ATVs and Side by Sides. The trail system offers a satisfying mix of green and blue trails for riders wishing a more easy going experience beneath a cool canopy of trees and foliage. Mountain View also offers experienced riders Read more...
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Penhook #9 Boat Access on Smith Mountain Lake

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The Penhook #9 Boat Access site sits on 22.7 acres of land. The facility features a two-lane concrete boat ramp with courtesy docks, paved parking for 42 vehicles with trailers, handicapped-accessible fishing pier, dusk to dawn lighting, and new restrooms (open during peak months). The facility is open from sunrise to sunset, overnights are not allowed. There is no launching Read more...
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Heritage Park of Pulaski

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Heritage Park is located on Dora Highway in the Town of Pulaski.  It offers a covered shelter with picnic tables, gazebo, park area and parking facilities.  You may bring a grill if you wish.  Electricity is available and water is available upon request.  The Park is located on the Dora Trail which is the primary bicycle route and walking trail 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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Virginia Scenic Russell Fork River

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A tributary of the Big Sandy River, the Russell Fork River is a scenic series of rapids, pools and tortuous twists. World class whitewater rafting opportunities are available on the river running through the Breaks Canyon (Breaks Interstate Park) below the John Flannagan Dam four weekends in October when released from the dam. Whitewater rating; Class III-V+, depending on the Read more...
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Gap Caverns in Cumberland Gap National Historical Park

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Explore a hidden world found underground- inside the mountains! It is a world of darkness, with fantastic dripstone formations and strange animals who have adapted to the cave environment. There are no entrance fees at Cumberland Gap National Historical Park. There are fees for camping, guided tours, and other amenities in the park. Gap Cave Tours: Join park rangers on Read more...
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Low Moor Shooting Range

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Located between Clifton Forge and Covington. Exit I-64 at Low Moor (Exit 21), go past entrance of the Alleghany Regional Hospital, go through railroad overpass, turn right onto Route 616 (Rich Patch Road) and follow approximately 1.6 miles. Turn left onto FDR 616 at the sign to the shooting range just past the Virginia Power Company sub-station on the left. Read more...

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