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Johnson Springs

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Johnson Springs is a Jackson River Access Point. Johnson Springs provides access to a serene mirror calm stretch of the Jackson River. Massive sycamores stretch out over the river along the bank, hosting chickadee and titmouse flocks as they travel the river in search of food. Directions: North on US-220 Bear left onto Jackson River Rd Turn left onto Indian Read more...
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Grassy Hill Natural Area Preserve Hiking Trails

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Hikers can trek up to 6.6 miles on the Grassy Hill Hiking Trail System that starts at the base in Rocky Mount, Va., and climbs to the ridge line with two trail loops along the ridge top and side slopes. Most of the trail system is in the Grassy Hill Natural Area Preserve, a 1,295-acre site owned and managed by Read more...
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Runnett Bag Park at Philpott Lake

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Runnet Bag Recreation Park is located in Franklin County, with an elevation of 994 feet, or 303 meters above sea level. This Park is also known as Rennet Bag Recreation Area. Runnet Bag Park is  near Ryan’s Branch Park and Union Bridge located in Patrick County. Amenities: Boat Ramp Parking Area Read more...
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Bowens Creek Park at Philpott Lake

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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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Washington County Park

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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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Blue Ridge Parkway: Patrick County

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Patrick County is a hidden destination along the Blue Ridge Parkway. Stop off in Meadows of Dan and enjoy the wineries Stanburn and Villa Appalaccia, outdoor adventures, historical sites like Reynolds Homestead and Jacks Creek Covered Bridge, artisan shopping, famous festivals like Floydfest and Front Porch Fest, Primland Resort, Fairy Stone State Park, and much much more!   Drive Virginia’s Read more...
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Crooked Creek WMA Birding & Wildlife Trail

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This trail system is a part of the statewide Birding and Wildlife Trail system of the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries. The trail system is the first statewide program of its type. Southwest Virginia is a part of the Mountain Area which includes 34 trail loops with 340 sites. Carroll County has four trails within the Blue Ridge Read more...
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Collinsville Jaycee Park

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Jaycee Park is located on 27 mostly wooded acres on Parkwood Court in Collinsville. There is a 1 1/4 mile hiking trail in the park where hikers have the opportunity to view a variety of wildlife. While the park is located in a neighborhood, it has the feeling of being in a remote wooded location. There is a new dinosaur Read more...
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Bluecat on the New

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Bluecat on the New caters to the needs of groups and individuals. We offer equipment and guidance for the rich river experience you want. Enjoy our back yard and discover what the New River has to offer. Bluecat offers canoe kayak and tube rentals. Also shuttle services are available for the New River and it’s tributaries in Virginia. The Bluecat Read more...
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Flag Rock Area Trails

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The City of Norton’s Flag Rock Area Trails (FRAT) system offers eight miles of mountain bike trails that are also open to hikers, trail runners, cross country skiers, birders, and other “people-powered” activities. Trails travel through rhododendron-choked forested tunnels, past giant sandstone boulders and clifflines, and through beautiful hardwood forests as they wind through Flag Rock Recreation Area. The city-owned recreation Read more...
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Sand Cave

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Tucked away in the Cumberland Gap National Park, hikers and horseback riders will discover a ceiling of gold, red and green, eroded rock forms and photo ops to cherish.  Access to this gem of a find is through Thomas Walker Civic Park in Ewing, Virginia.  A 3.9 mile hike brings the visitor to the entrance of this natural wonder. Continuing along this trail, Read more...
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Wolf Creek Golf Course

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Located next to the Jefferson National Forest, Wolf Creek Golf Course offers a beautifully scenic 18 hole golf experience. Designed by architect Maurice Brackett, Wolf Creek’s mixture of water and huge rolling greens provides a challenging game every time you play. Boasting a breathtaking view and an exceptional playing surface, this par 71 course, with a total of 6380 yards from Read more...
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Green’s Folly Golf Course

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18 holes, par 71, semi-private. Pro: Jim Arnold. Yardage/Rating/Slope: Championship tees – 6,526, 69.9, 118; regular tees – 6,161, 68.1, 115; women’s tees – 5,232, 69.4, 116. Read more...
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Blue Ridge Discovery Center

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Blue Ridge Discovery Center is a non-profit organization dedicated to exploring, discovering, and sharing the natural history of the Blue Ridge Mountains. 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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Cascades National Recreation Trail

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About 150,000 visitors a year visit the Cascades. Without question, Cascade Falls is one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Virginia and possibly on the entire East Coast. Little Stony Creek falls over a vertical cliff in several different streams. Several streams cascade a couple times on the way down while others fall the whole distance of the falls.   The 69 ft. Read more...
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White Rock Stables

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White Rocks Stables offers a ‘fun for the whole family’ experience with several locations recommended for riders ranging from novice to the most experienced of horseman. In the near future we hope to offer a wide range of equine related services as well!!! Come experience a journey on horseback through the historical Cumberland Gap National Park to the top of the White Rocks, Read more...
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Walnut Spring Farm

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Over 555 acres of open and wooded country terrain for horseback rides. Horse boarding and riding lessons also available. Read more...
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Riverfeet Fly Fishing

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Offering guided fly fishing and camping trips in Southwest Virginia. Float and Fish, Bike and Fish, Hike and Fish options for all ages and levels of experience. Registered Fly Fisher’s International Fly Fishing Guide with over 30 years of experience, from Beartooth Mountains to the Blue Ridges. Read more...
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Green Hill Park, Roanoke County

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One of the larger parks in Roanoke County, Green Hill Park offers a wide variety of activities. The large grass field here hosts many of the region’s large special events and athletic tournaments. Keep yourself busy fishing in a mile of water frontage on the Roanoke River stocked with trout. Hike on the a section of the Roanoke River Greenway, Read more...
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Rocky Knob

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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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Wythe Raceway

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Wythe Raceway has been voted the drivers and fans favorite dirt race track. Located conveniently on I-81 at Exit 60 in Rural Retreat just 10 minutes from junction of I-77 and I-81. Weekly classes include dirt late model, open wheel mods, super streets and pro minis. 1000’s of fans experience the excitement every week. Check out our website for the Read more...
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Magnum Boating, Inc.

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Magnum Boating is a full service marina and dealership for Chaparral, MasterCraft, Harris and South Bay Pontoons. We offer watercraft service and rentals, gas, ang slip rentals. We sell new and previously enjoyed boats and we are the Chaparral Boat Dealer, South Bay Pontoon, and Mastercraft Boat dealer on Beautiful Smith Mountain Lake! We also have previously enjoyed boats for Read more...
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Movie Town

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Movie Town is located at 67 Veteran Road, Martinsville and offers a great family opportunity to see the latest blockbuster hits. Advanced tickets are available anytime online for your convenience. You may also purchase advanced tickets at the box office during regular business hours. Movie Town strictly enforces the movie ratings as stated by the Motion Picture Association of America. If 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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Steel Bridge Recreation Area

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The Steel Bridge Recreation Area is located adjacent to Potts Creek in Northern Craig County. The area features camping and picnicing facilities and is just north of the Shawvers Run Wilderness Area. Potts Creek is an excellent stream for trout fishing. The cool water cascading over river rocks is also very inviting to those looking to cool off on a Read more...
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Dan Daniel Memorial Park

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One of the more popular parks in Danville, Dan Daniel offers park goers an array of activities including ball fields, walking and nature trails and much more. Amenities include picnic shelters, mountain bike/hiking trails, Riverwalk trail, soccer/football fields, little league baseball fields, playground and Philip Wyatt Skate Park. Minor League Baseball – Dan Daniel is also home of the Danville 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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Alleghany Outdoors

Alleghany Outdoors is an outfitter company specializing in running river trips on the upper Jackson River and the Jackson River Scenic Trail below Lake Moomaw and Covington, Va. We rent kayaks, rafts, tubes, and mountain bikes for a variety of trip lengths and formats.  We also operate a shuttle service to move customers upstream to launch areas.  All of our trips Read more...
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Natural Tunnel State Park

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More than 850 feet long and as high as a 10-story building, Natural Tunnel was naturally carved through a limestone ridge over thousands of years. William Jennings Bryan called it the “Eighth Wonder of the World.” Other scenic features include a wide chasm between steep stone walls surrounded by several pinnacles, or chimneys.  Facilities include a campground, picnic areas, amphitheater, visitor 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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Dick & Willie Passage Rail Trail

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The Dick and Willie Passage Rail Trail is a beautiful soon to be 11 mile paved rail trail that is located in Martinsville and Henry County. The trail begins at Virginia Avenue and will end at the Smith River Sports Complex. The trail can be accessed at one of six locations; Virginia Avenue, Liberty St., Doyle St., Fisher St., Spruce Read more...
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Tobacco Heritage Trail (Brodnax)

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Brodnax to La Crosse ~ Round-trip 6.6 miles Parking: off Highway 58, Regional Airport Rd, Brodnax, VA 23920.Head West towards La Crosse for 3.3 miles. This is a paved surface. Your journey will take you by the regional airport and into the woods by an abandoned barn. These remains stand sentinel to tobacco farming in Southern Virginia. At this point 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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YMCA of Danville

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The YMCA offers innovative ways to get more involved with the world around you. Along with a range of exciting activities designed to bring families together, the Y also gives you the opportunity to give back to your community through coaching, mentoring or any number of volunteer options. We encourage you to take full advantage of your membership and get Read more...
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Bristol Motor Speedway

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Home of the world’s fastest half-mile National Association of Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) track. High-banked curves provide some of the most competitive action of the season. Read more...

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