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Fred Clifton Park

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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...
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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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Southern Virginia Botanical Gardens

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SVBG was created out of interest arising within the Southside Virginia Master Gardeners organization to create demonstration gardens for the region and to educate citizens about gardening as a lifestyle. The SVBG Board of Directors is working with Master Gardeners, horticultural and forest professionals as well as landscape architects and designers to develop plans for the development of the sites Read more...
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Grayson County

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Nestled deep in Southwestern Virginia’s gorgeous Appalachian region lies an untouched haven of rugged wonder in Grayson County. From the ancient winding course of the New River to the peaks of the highest mountains in Virginia, Grayson awaits your discovery! If you’re ready to step back in time for an immersive Appalachian Mountain experience, turn off the Interstate and make Read more...
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Big Stone Gap Loop

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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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ONE Forest School, Inc.

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Escape the Forest Adventure!  Choose from ten different adventure themes, pick your skill level, and you’re off!  You’ll be given 90 minutes to puzzle your way out of the forest!  Please visit our website for more information!   Read more...
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Potts Slope Shooting Range

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Pott’s Slope Shooting Range: Located on the right of Route 311, approximately seven miles north of New Castle, Virginia, this range is handicapped-accessible with a covered shooting area.. The range features nine lanes for rifle/pistol use with stationary targets at 25, 50 and 100 yards. Read more...
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Dismal Falls

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40 ft. width with a 12 ft. drop into a single whirlpool. It’s an easy hike for those who are less eager to venture far off the beaten path. From the community of White Gate on hwy. 42, just off Rt. 100 from Pearisburg, it’s a short jaunt of a little over 10 miles. You will take SR-606 to SR-671 Read more...
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Bisset Park

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Bisset is Radford�s largest city park and is located on 57 acres of riverfront land in the central part of the city. The park offers walking trails, athletic fields, picnic shelters, children�s playground, a sand volleyball area and other opportunities for outdoor recreation. The three picnic are available for group functions. Call the Rec Center or visit the website for Read more...
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Jamison Mill Park

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Jamison Mill Park, located in Franklin County, is a beautiful spot for scenic panoramic views of Philpott Lake, a 3,000 acre lake with 100 miles of pristine undeveloped shoreline surrounded by 10,500 acres of forested land in the foothills of Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains. The clear water and natural shoreline make Philpott Lake a unique place for every sportsman and outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy Read more...
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Staunton View Park – John H. Kerr Reservoir (Buggs Island Lake), US Army Corps of Engineers

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Buffalo Park is a small day use and campground park, located on John H. Kerr Reservoir. The campground is open May 1 – September 30. The Day Use Park is open year-around. The campground offers 11 campsites with electricity and water hook ups and 10 primitive campsites without water or electricity. The campground also offers a dump station. Kerr Lake, Read more...
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George Washington National Forest – Warm Springs Ranger District

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Come out and enjoy the great outdoors on the beautiful Warm Springs Ranger District. Some of the best trout streams in the state run through this area of the forest and some of these streams feed into Lake Moomaw.Lake Moomaw offers boating, water skiing and swimming, in addition to fishing. Several nearby developed campgrounds offer a good place to stay Read more...
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Jackson Park

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Located in the heart of the Town of Pulaski, in front of the municipal building on First Street, Jackson Park features a beautiful gazebo, fountain, benches, space for volleyball, an electric car charger (Charge Point),  and is bordered on three sides by sidewalks. This park is a popular walking area, and is also used for many special events and festivals, such as 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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Adventure Damascus Bicycle & Outdoor Co.

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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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Johnson Farm, The

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The Johnson Farm, accessible by trail from the Peaks of Otter Visitor Center, is the one remaining property from the community that existed around this vacation resort prior to the building of the Blue Ridge Parkway. Currently operated and furnished as it appeared in the 1930s, costumed interpreters work the farm on a daily basis and offer interpretive discussions and Read more...
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Fieldale Park

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Fieldale Park is located in the heart of historic Fieldale, VA. The park has a baseball field that is used by a variety of leagues. Jordan Creek borders the park and provides for a quiet peaceful setting to read a book or just relax and enjoy nature. The park also has a picnic shelter with cooking grills and a restroom Read more...
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Southside Park

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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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Clinch River Farms

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Our farm is an agritourism site and features 70 cares with the Clinch River.  Enjoy nature hikes, river walks, zip line, swings, tubing, kayaking, fishing and campsite with picnic shelter.  Group, wedding and lodging rentals available.  Read more...
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Clarksville Municipal Dock

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The Clarksville Municipal Dock offers 20 complimentary day-use slips, allowing you to dock, dine and shop in Clarksville, Virginia’s only lakeside town. After enjoying the 50,000 acres of Buggs Island Lake/John H. Kerr Reservoir, come visit the many one-of-a-kind eateries & shops within easy walking distance of the dock, located just south of the Highway 58 business bridge between buoy Read more...
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Clear Creek Golf Course

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Clear Creek Golf Course is a public golf course in Bristol, Virginia. All ages welcome. Read more...
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Skate Park at J. Frank Wilson Park

The Skate Park located at J. Frank Wilson Park is the place where skate lovers can practice their craft. Whether you love to ramp skate or do tricks with your skateboard, the skate park at Wilson Park will provide hours of fun and exercise. The skate park was designed by a group of youth who love to skate every available Read more...
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Elk Creek Dragway

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Elk Creek Dragway is a locally-owned and operated IHRA dragstrip located on Victory Lane in Elk Creek, Virginia. The dragstrip is incorporated and owned by stockholders made up of drag racers and fans of drag racing. Please see our website for more information regarding our schedule, sponsors, and other information Read more...
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Smith River Access – Philpott Dam

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Public non-motorized boat ramp at the base of Philpott Dam has convenient parking. The next public access is 6.4 miles downstream at the Bassett Access near Bassett Furniture Co. This section of river is scenic and a favorite spot for fishing. The Smith River is nationally recognized for its Native Brown Trout. Paddlers should keep an eye out for blooming Read more...
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Gills Creek Marina

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Gills Creek Marina, formerly known as Fox Port Marina, is located near G2 in Gills Creek right near B13 off the Blackwater side of Smith Mountain Lake. Gorgeous views, clean deep water with easy access to the main body of the lake. Gills Creek Marina is under significant modernization of its boat slips, marina and lodge. Give us a call, Read more...
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TrailHead Collective

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One Bicycle can change your life and our environment! Our mission here at the TrailHead Collective is to promote cycling as an effective and sustainable form of transportation. We are a Non Profit organization in La Crosse, Virginia. We change lives one bicycle at a time! If you know of a child or adult in need of a bicycle please Read more...
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Hiking at Mountain Lake

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Explore the great outdoors at Mountain Lake, a 2,600 acre property nestled between Salt Pond and Doe Mountains. With lush forests, diverse terrain, and stunning views, this destination is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts of all levels. Best of all, it’s open to the public, so you don’t need to be a guest to experience its beauty. Don’t worry about gear Read more...
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Smith River Access – South Martinsville

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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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TeeTime Golf Pass

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TeeTime Golf Pass enables you to unlock access to exclusive golf deals at 100+ courses in Virginia.  Save up to $500 on green fees this season at your favorite golf courses in many cities from Alexandria and Norfolk to Yorktown, VA. We have 291 deals at 106 Virginia golf courses including free green fees, senior specials where you save money off the senior Read more...
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Ole Monterey Golf Course

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18 holes, par 72, public.Yardage/Rating/Slope:Championship tees – 6,779, 71.6, 116;regular tees – 6,168, 69.7, 112. Read more...
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Fairystone Farms Wildlife Management Area

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Those seeking the outdoors will enjoy the tranquility of the 5,321 acres of Fairystone Farms Wildlife Management Area. 460 acres are located in northwestern Henry County. Area is nestled in the eastern foothills of the Blue Ridge and features steep slopes and small areas of bottom land. The woodlands on the area are predominantly a mix of oak, hickory and Read more...
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Winter Sports at The Omni Homestead

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Winter, when the Allegheny Mountains are blanketed in white, is the perfect time to embark on snowy getaway to The Omni Homestead Resort. With skiing, snowboarding, tubing, mini snowmobiles, ice skating and a host of other activities, there are lots of ways to enjoy the winter season. The Omni Homestead offers a comfortable, relaxed and uncrowded area ideal for beginners. Read more...
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Riverbound X-Stream

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At Riverbound we seek to establish and promote our water resources as quality flyfishing destinations for all those who would share our vision of unspoiled places, magnificent fish, and good company. All this without the burden of time, money and travel associated with exotic trips. So, here at Riverbound: Catch trophy trout every day!!! On over 10 miles of private Read more...
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Rocky Mount Bowling Center

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For a fun filled day or evening bring the family and enjoy our bowling center. Read more...
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Blue Blaze Bike and Shuttle Service

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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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Appalachia Loop Trail

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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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