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Angel Overlook

Angel Overlook is located on Squirrel Spur Road near Ararat, Va. The land was donated by Douglas and Judy Angel in loving memory of their son Brian Douglas Angel. Angel Overlook is located near many attractions such as the Blue Ridge Parkway, Primland, Laurel Hill, Doe Run Farm, the Hollow History Center just to name a few. If you are Read more...
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Buffalo Mountain Natural Area Preserve

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Widely recognized as one of Virginia’s greatest natural heritage treasures, Buffalo Mountain Natural Area Preserve is a place like no other. Enjoy a half-mile hike up the scenic monadnock. Enjoy panoramic views of 50 miles on a clear day. Buffalo Mountain, named for its shape, boasts many rare plant and animal occurrences. The combination of high-elevation (3,971 feet), wind-exposed openings Read more...
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William P. Harris Park

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Located minutes from the towns of Richlands and Honaker William P. Harris Park is located on Route 80 at Council. This park has a large community center, a swimming pool, tennis and volleyball courts, athletic fields, picnic shelter, a stage with bleachers, and two 100-year-old restored cabins that provide space for various group meetings. Read more...
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Lovill’s Creek Lake Recreation Area

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Carroll County owns this 55 acre flood control lake and the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries maintains a public boat ramp. The lake is stocked with large mouth bass, blue gill, sunfish, and channel catfish. Bank fishing and small electric motorboats are permitted. Also offered are handicap accessible barrier free boating and fishing opportunities. Boat access, pier fishing, Read more...
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Kiwanis Park – Grundy

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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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Scruggs #8 Boat Access on Smith Mountain Lake

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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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Hilton’s Catch-out Lake

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2 acre lake stocked with brown, brook and rainbow trout. Open to public from March to October. Read more...
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High Knob Recreation Area

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At an elevation of 3,800 feet, High Knob Recreation Area is the highest campground in the Clinch Ranger District of the Jefferson National Forest. The main attraction at the site is High Knob Lake, a 4 acre cold water lake with a 300 ft. sand swimming beach. A small amphitheater is located on a hillside behind the beach house. The Read more...
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Lonesome Pine Motorsports Park

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The Lonesome Pine Raceway is a .375 mile asphalt auto racing oval with 18 degree banked turns.  In 2020 racing returned to this historic track under a new management team and promotion of Tim O’Quinn. Lonesome Pine’s history is chocked full of memories of drivers from Earnhardt to Waltrip and Kulwicki. 2022 marked LPR’s 50th anniversary. The first green flag Read more...
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Adventure Damascus Bicycle & Outdoor Co.

Looking for a fun time for the whole family? Come to Damascus, VA and explore the best outdoor experience in the region.  Take our bike shuttle to the top and coast 17 miles downhill on the world famous Virginia Creeper Trail back to Damascus.  Take a hike! on the world famous Appalachian Trail. Begin your day at Adventure Damascus Outdoor Company, Read more...
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Appalachian Trail, Bland County

Southwestern Virginia includes some of the most spectacular sections of this famous Maine-to-Georgia footpath, with wilderness high summits, mature timber and vivid floral displays from May to October. Read more...
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Montgomery Museum Garden

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Enjoy a stroll though this beautiful garden, maintained by the Master Gardner’s of the area. Located at the old site of the Montgomery County Museum of Art & History, this garden features a variety of beautiful flowers and foliage, as well as picnic tables and benches, making it the perfect spot for a picnic!- Read more...
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Ryans Branch at Philpott Lake

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Ryan’s Branch is located on the north side of Philpott Lake, a 3000 acre lake with 100 miles of shoreline nestled among the rolling foothills of Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains. The lake’s clear water and natural shoreline make it a unique place for visitors to enjoy numerous recreational opportunities. Ryans Branch Recreation Area is in the Parks category for Franklin County in the state Read more...
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River Rock Climbing

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The River Rock is Roanoke’s premier indoor rock climbing gym. Featuring over 8500 square feet of roped climbing and bouldering and a professionally trained and certified staff, River Rock has the terrain and personnel to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for the seasoned veteran or the complete beginner. Read more...
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Roanoke Mountain Adventures

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Roanoke Mountain Adventures offers Guided Trips or Rentals and Shuttles for Mountain Biking, Kayaking, Cycling, Paddleboarding and other outdoor activities. Surrounded by mountains and National Forests, Roanoke, Virginia offers outstanding outdoor recreation opportunities. Get out in Roanoke with Roanoke Mountain Adventures. Reserve now at www.roanokemountainadventures or call 540-525-8295. Read more...
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Ray Ray’s Golf

We are a dealer and fitter for the top brands in golf former ping fitter for the year regripping and reshafting services. Read more...
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Peters Mountain Wilderness

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The 3328-acre wilderness features a mountain bog and numerous sandstone outcroppings on the crest of Peters Mountain, which affords rewarding views of the countryside. The Appalachian Trail traverses Pine Swamp Branch, and other trails also provide access to the area. Read more...
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Longwood Park

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Large park located at the corner of Main Street and Craig Avenue that includes playground equipment, picnic tables, picnic shelters, fitness trail, ampitheatre and a basketball court. Annually voted one of the top parks in the Roanoke Valley.  Read more...
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Greenfield Recreation Park

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The The Greenfield Recreation Park is a 125-acre park that features five recreational soccer fields, a 5k regulation cross-country course, an 18-hole championship-level Disc Golf Course and access to an additional 7 miles of natural surface walking trails, including some equestrian. Future planned enhancements include picnic facilities, a community recreation facility, tennis courts and a greenway to connect the park Read more...
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Jamison Mill FIT Trail

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Description: A half-mile one-way interpretive fitness trail within Philpott Park near the Philpott Lake Visitor Center and Overlook.  The trail is open year round. There are 26 points of interest identified by numbered markers along the trail which correspond to interpretive information in the trail guide available at the trailhead. Exercises are offered at 20 fitness stations along the trail. Read more...
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Mill Creek Nature Park

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Mill Creek Nature Park is 140+ acres adjoining the Town of Narrows and Jefferson National Forest.  This property offers miles of hiking and mountain biking trails, beautiful water falls, and fishing for native trout in a pristine mountain stream (valid Virginia licenses required).  The park has a small picnic shelter as well as a hiker shelter near the reservoir.  Mill Creek Read more...
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Tobacco Heritage Trail

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Surrounded by unspoiled woods, tobacco farms that have been passed from one generation to the next and homey little towns, the Tobacco Heritage Trail is a path to your outdoor recreation and relaxation.  Explore the natural resources of this Southern Virginia rail-trail on horse, bicycle, or foot and journey back to the history and culture of a simpler time. Our Read more...
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The Hidden Valley Country Club

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Hidden Valley Country Club, nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains in the heart of the Roanoke Valley, is the perfect venue for weddings, rehearsal dinners, high school reunions, golf outings, etc. Enjoy our outdoor pool for a unique celebration location. Membership is not required to host a function at HVCC but once you experience our personalized service, in such an Read more...
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Gym 24

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Gym 24 is a 24-hour fitness facility in Martinsville, VA. We are here to help you reach and maintain your fitness goals. Our combination of different types of fitness equipment and classes can meet your fitness needs and levels, from beginner to advanced. At Gym 24, you’ll find all the latest strength and cardio equipment along with an energetic exercise Read more...
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Bell Gallery & Garden

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The Gallery features the work of nearly 100 talented local and regional artists and craftspeople. Unique pottery, Appalachian baskets, original artwork, jewelry, woodworking, leatherwork, weaving, blown glass, as well as our own work; Joanne’s pressed flowers and beveled glass panels, and Bill’s exceptional very-large-format landscape photography. Bill prints his new work directly onto canvas, a vivid new look in photography. Read more...
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Italy Bottom Park

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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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High Knob Observation Tower

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A brand new observation tower with a long history opened in 2014 atop High Knob Recreation Area. At an elevation of 4,223 feet, the original tower built in the 30s burned down 40 years later. In 1978, Flatwoods Job Corp. built a new three story tower that met its demise by arson in 2007. Thanks to a dedicated community of Read more...
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Planet Fitness Martinsville

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Foster an environment where people can come to escape the life judgement they feel in the world, work out as much or as little as they would like, and be free of glares, and unsolicited competitiveness. In short, enable all people to Be ??. Be free. Read more...
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Birding in Radford

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Boasting four stops on the Lower New River Loop of Virginia�s Birding and Wildlife Trail, Radford is home to more than 200 different types of birds throughout the year. Ranging from the densely-wooded Wildwood Park to bird viewing platforms overlooking the New River at Riverview Park and near Dudley�s Landing, there are many opportunities to observe birds in their natural Read more...
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New River Water Trail

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Giles County boasts 37 miles of the majestic New River where it’s depth ranges from a very few inches to a maximum of one hundred feet at the at the base of the towering Palisade Cliffs in Eggleston. River goers can enjoy fishing, rafting, floating, boating, and swimming on the New River Water Trail. Find easy access at public boat Read more...
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Bullitt Park

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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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Deer Island Park at Philpott Lake

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Deer Island Park is located  in the middle of Philpott Lake and is ONLY ACCESSIBLE BY BOAT.  Campers must obtain a permit from the gatehouse at Salthouse Branch or Bowens Creek. During the off season (November 1st to March 31st) permits may be obtained at honor vaults located at Ramp 1 and Goose Point Entrance. Nestled in the rugged foothills Read more...
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J. Russell Mason Memorial Park

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Your wants and needs were taken into consideration when the J. Russell Mason Park was established. We knew you wanted a place to play, relax, get fit and to have friends and family around. There’s a picnic shelter available for rent so that you can host your next birthday party, graduation or family reunion. We all enjoy the company of Read more...
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Whitetop Yoga

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At Whitetop Yoga we blend compassion and knowledge to create an environment that allows all people to discover the amazing power of yoga. We have created a little oasis in the heart of historic Abingdon to help you feel at peace, relax, and rejuvenate your mind and body. We offer:-Experienced and highly trained instructors devoted to you the practitioner -1000+ Read more...
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Blue Ridge Tree Climbing, LLC

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The best and most accurate word for me to describe the attraction to tree climbing is �magic�. We understood the true meaning of the word as children when most of us started climbing, but as we supposedly grew up our gaze went from the tree tops to the desk tops. If you cannot remember the meaning of childhood magic, 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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