The Best Farm Tours are found at Smith Mountain Lake Alpaca Farm! An educational tour of 90 mins includes learning all about alpacas, feeding, hugging, and holding them! These tours have been featured in several magazines, newspaper articles, and even on TV shows! Come out and see why Alpacas of Smith Mountain Lake Farm is the Best Tour for your Read more...
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Enjoy a walk through the crossroads of the Saltville Valley. From the Ice Age to the present, the Saltville Valley and its salt deposits have seen a parade of history. Ice Age animals, Native Americans, early settlers, soldiers of the North and the South, and later, industrialists all followed roads seeking mineral deposits left by a shallow inland sea.The historical Read more...
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Formerly, the home of the American Legion Hall, and located on Rt. 619 in Norton, Legion Park was constructed in May of 1996. It features a picnic shelter and access to an interpretive trail with kiosks that give information on local history and various regional tourists attractions. Available by reservation and on a no fee basis, the park contains picnic Read more...
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Oxbow Lake Park is a city-owned park that includes a wetland and forest complex adjacent to the Clinch River. Because of its well maintained trail system, it is a popular destination for many of Saint Paul’s residents. The Oxbow Lake trail is a paved, wheelchair-accessible mile-long loop. Restroom facilities are located at the parking area. The park provides residence to Read more...
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New River Charter is located conveniently near the I 81 & I 77 interchange in SW Virginia. We provide World-Class fishing opportunities for small mouth bass, muskie and walleye. All inclusive trips include lunches, tackle and shuttles. We fish on the New River which is the second oldest river in the world, some estimate it at 350 million years old. Read more...
Welcome to Adventure Damascus Bicycles, your gateway to an unforgettable outdoor adventure in the Blue Ridge Highlands of Virginia. We are your go-to resource for all things adventure, biking, and exploration in the beautiful town of Damascus, Virginia. Adventure Damascus Bicycles is your trusted partner for an unforgettable adventure on the famous Virginia Creeper Trail. We are the oldest and largest bike Read more...
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The Smith River Sports Complex hosts youth matches, college and high school tournaments, camps and other events. The fields are available by reservation only for field sports such as soccer, lacrosse, football, field hockey, Ultimate Frisbee, T-ball and other outdoor events. Complex Amenities 2 Synthetic FieldTurf championship fields with Musco Sports Lighting, electronic scoreboards, and fixed seating for 250 at each field Read more...
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The 9-acre Buchanan Park features a softball field and soccer field and two tennis courts. The park complements additional recreational facilities located on the adjacent Buchanan Elementary School grounds that include two ball diamonds, a soccer field, a picnic shelter, concessions, restrooms, and two children’s playgrounds. Read more...
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At an elevation of 2,930 feet, Fred Clifton Park provides breathtaking views of the northern Blue Ridge from multiple overlook points. Take your lunch to one of the many secluded and shaded picnic tables scattered through the hardwood trees. Great for observing wildlife, this area holds red-eyed vireo, wood thrush, northern cardinal and American goldfinch and in May and September, can support Read more...
Mountain Laurel Trails located in beautiful Horsepasture, Virginia provides patrons a true mountain biking trail system. Situated on 100 acres, the trails currently stretch ten miles and will eventually reach fifteen. Mountain Laurel Trails encompass varying levels of difficulty for beginners as well as seasoned bikers to enjoy. Enjoy biking the 10 miles of looping single-track at MLT; just outside Read more...
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9 Hole Municipal Golf Course in Beautiful Blacksburg Virginia, call for Tee Times: 540-961-1137 GOLF COURSE RATES 18 holes with cart .. $26, 9 holes with cart …. $19, Walking (all day) .. $12, 9-hole cart fee (per rider) $8. Visit online at; www.golfthehill.com, www.facebook.com/golfthehill, www.twitter.com/golfthehill Read more...
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Birch Creek Motorsports offers a full season of AMA Pro Motorcross racing and Extreme Dirt Track. Events are held March until November. Read more...
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Our PDGA sanctioned disc golf course in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. An 18 hole course with 2 tee pads and 2 baskets allowing for 4 layouts to play. Perfect for recreational players or professionals. The course has woods, elevation, casual water, open fields and gorgeous surrounding. A destination course with cabins available to rent on the 100 acre Read more...
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At THREE RIDGES TOURING, we deliver the ultimate outdoor experience created specifically to your skills and needs. Our main goal is for each and every client to have the best outdoor experience possible. Based in beautiful Nelson County, Virginia, THREE RIDGES TOURING provides private, guided tours in the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains. We offer unique hiking, trail running, mountain biking, Read more...
The camp offers 25 camping units with tent pad, picnic table and parking spur near 60 acre warm water lake which provides opportunities for fishing and boating (electric motors only). Paved boat launching ramp, hiking trails and picnic units with tables and grills are also features of the site. The lake was constructed by the Virginia Department of Game and Read more...
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Hawk Park features a playground, picnic shelter, restrooms and athletic fields. Hawk Park is located on school property and is open to the public after school hours (after 3 p.m.), on the weekends and anytime during the summer (Memorial Day-Mid-August). Walking track – 3.5 laps = 1 mile Read more...
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Jordan Creek Park is a 13 acre park located in Fieldale that is used mostly for athletic events. There are two tournament baseball fields in the park that’s used for games for a variety of leagues. The park also has a picnic shelter with cooking grills, a playground and new restrooms. Our picnic shelter may be reserved up to six Read more...
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Located just outside of Lebanon, the Big Cedar Creek Farm is an eight-acre POWWR (Public Opportunities for Wildlife-related Recreation) property which runs adjacent to Big Cedar Creek, a tributary of the Clinch River. The site is framed by large cedar trees and is underlain by unique geologic features. In addition to touching an approximately 3400 ft stretch of the creek Read more...
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Indian Draft is a river access point along the Jackson and a potential put out point if floating down from Gathright Dam. The rapids at Indian Draft, although not large enough to cause any real danger, add a little excitement to the float down from Gathright Dam. Travelers pass through a corridor flanked by sycamores on both sides and a Read more...
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Crystal Shores Marina is a family friendly marina nestled in a protected deep water cove. We are just minutes away, by both land and water, from Halesford Bridge and Bridgewater Plaza. Just off of Route 122, we are only a 45 minute drive from Roanoke and an hour from Lynchburg. Read more...
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Cardinal Bicycle is the #1 rated bicycle shop in Roanoke, Virginia, since 1988. We offer the largest inventory of premium bikes in Southwest Virginia. Our staff is made up of self-professed bike nerds, and can’t wait to help you find the perfect bike for whatever you have in mind. Here are a few of the other perks we offer: Suggested Read more...
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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Rails to trails project that follows an old railroad right of way paralleling the Guest River, a Virginia Scenic River. Trout fishing is permitted in the river, as well as kayacking and canoeing. During the early 1900’s when timber and coal were being hauled out of the remote areas of Dickenson County, this passage was used as a rail line. Read more...
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Franklin County Blueways are an exciting way for beginners and experts to experience the beauty of nature in Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains. The Pigg River Blueway is an enjoyable 8-mile float which takes you through some of Franklin County’s beautiful wooded landscapes and farmlands. The historic waterway from Waid Park to Lynch Riverside Park, was a transporation lane for Franklin Read more...
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The Ridge Runner Zip Tour is an experience with breathtaking views of the surrounding Allegheny Mountains. This adventure spans three hours as you soar through the treetops on eight zip lines then ends at the Mountain Lodge. The Ridge Runner Zip TourAt the top of the ski area, guests will proceed to the first of nine stations which crisscross through the Read more...
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Creeper Trail Bike Rental – Shuttle Service is located on US58 in Whitetop, VA, only five minutes from the beginning of the Virginia Creeper Trail. Currently the only bike rental and shuttle service operating from the Whitetop end of the Creeper Trail, we can save you time and miles of extra driving when coming from areas East of Whitetop. We Read more...
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At 2.5 miles long, the Richard P. Gravely Jr. Nature Preserve Trail is an outdoor lovers dream. Two miles of wooded trail are found on the property along with an outdoor classroom for nature study. A self-guided tour along the Jones Cliff Trail leads guests back in time as they explore tobacco farming in the early 1900s and the Burgess Read more...
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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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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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241-acre wildlife sanctuary with a picnic shelter and restrooms. There is an easy nature walk along an extensive meadow and wildflower section with 2 Overlooks and a set of tubular bells to enjoy. The 1.5-mile Good Spur Loop Trail is moderately strenuous, has kid friendly nature signs along the way, and there is a large rock formation at the bottom of the loop. This community resource is Read more...
Ararat Highway is a beautiful curvy road that will lead you past the Primland Resort entrance, over the Dan River, past the community of Ararat, and to the historic site of General J.E.B. Stuart’s birthplace, Laurel Hill. Ararat Highway will also lead you to State Route 614 past Angel Overlook, where you can see an unparalleled view of Virginia and even Read more...
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Operated by SEEDS – Discovery learning for everyone founded in 1995. Awareness of community and culture environment – backyard and beyond, explore our world See the Price House Nature Center’s Facebook page for hours and directions http://www.facebook.com/blacksburgnaturecenter Read more...
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Poplar Gap Park is a great family-friendly park with plenty of walking trails and play space for the kids. The park presently offers a fairgrounds and horse ring, two baseball fields, a football field, three large picnic shelters with grills and a large smoker, a sandlot playground area with a caboose, a paved walker’s path, a snack bar, three separate Read more...
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In the 1930’s the Clifton Forge Chapter of the NAACP requested that the Forest Service construct a recreation area for use by the African Americans in the area. During this era, segregation in America was the norm, and African Americans were prevented from using forest facilities. The plans were approved in 1936 and construction of the recreation area began in Read more...
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Enjoy the beauty of what The Nature Conservancy has deemed “One of the Last, Great Places.” Virginia’s newest State Park, and one-of-a-kind, Clinch River State Park is dubbed as a “string of pearls” along the most biodiverse waterway in our hemisphere. Sugar Hill is the hub of this ever-growing treasure complemented by multiple public river access points upstream and downstream Read more...





























