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Laurel Fork Trail

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Primitive atmosphere for camping and picnicking. Accessible by boat or foot trail only.Beautiful scenery (small waterfalls, geological formations, a variety of vegetation) and uncrowded conditions. Excellent base camp to explore upper reaches of Cumberland Mountain using old roads, logging trams and existing trails.The trail is 1.5 miles long and is difficult requiring some skill and challenge to travel. Read more...
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Jamison Mill Park Campground at Philpott Lake

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Jamison Mill Park is located along the shores 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 the outdoors. The Read more...
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Jordan Creek Park

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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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The Channels Natural Area Preserve

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The Channels Natural Area Preserve, located within the Channels State Forest, is managed by the Department of Forestry in partnership with the Department of Conservation and Recreation. The preserve name is derived from the maze-like system of sandstone crevices and boulders that occur near the summit of Middle Knob on Clinch Mountain. The Channels were likely formed while the high-elevation sandstone cap Read more...
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Blue Falls at Philpott Lake

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Blue Falls 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 These “bluish tinged” rock cliffs are the historic Blue Falls on the Smith River, now Read more...
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Abreu-Grogan Park and Boat Rental

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Abreu-Grogan Park is a three-acre park alongside the Dan River. It offers boat access, boat rentals, fishing, picnic tables and public parking. The boat house is open seasonally and allows water sports enthusiasts to rent a canoe, stand-up paddle board or kayak, daily or for the weekend. On site rentals require exact cash payment. Credit card payments as well as Read more...
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Wayside Park

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Junction Bike Shop

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The Junction got its name because it is located at the cross section of the Trans-America Route 76 bike route,Virginia Mountain Bike Trail and The New River Trail. The Junction offers an array of bike accessories, cat and dog goodies, American Toys, outdoor clothing and accessories. The Junction is very excited to have added healthy snacks, fresh fruits, Housemade Fruit Read more...
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High Knob Lake Trail

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1.3-mile trail leads to High Knob Lake at the recreation area. 3500 ft. at High Knob Lake in Recreation Area Located atop Powell Mountain, High Knob is perhaps what most birders would call a local neotropical songbird paradise. At elevations over 3500 feet, birders can find some of the same migrant species that typically breed in spruce-fir forests in the Read more...
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Gearhead Moto Tours

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Here at GearHead we are passionate about powersports. We pride ourselves in offering unmatched customer service for our motorcycle, ATV, and Side by Side customers throughout Southwest Virginia. Located on Route 460 in Pembroke, Virginia, we are located at the apex of beautiful roads and demanding trails. The New River Valley, Blue Ridge Highlands, and Allegheny Highlands are our playground, Read more...
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Seven Sisters Trail

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The length of Seven Sisters Trail is 4.8 miles located on Little Walker Mountain in Wythe County. The trail terminates inside of Stony Fork Campground. Trail users must park outside the Campground (fee area) and access the trail from Stony Fork Nature Trail (located within the campground) or use the parking lot at the east end of the trail. Seven Read more...
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Philpott Lake: Henry County

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Nestled among the rolling foothills of Virginia’s Blue Ridge, Philpott Lake is a scenic wonderland. The lake covers 3,000 acres with 100 miles of shoreland. Visitors to the lake are always amazed at the natural beauty of the area. Most areas are under forest cover. There are numerous recreational opportunities, including: boating, swimming, picnicking,hiking, biking, hunting, fishing, and wildlife observation. Read more...
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Smith River Access – Fieldale

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Henry County Parks and Recreation have established an access point for convenient public use of the Smith River. Parking is convenient to the access point. This section passes industrial sites, homes and the Dupont private nature preserve. Class I and II rapids are found in the first few miles; the last two miles are on a lake created by the Read more...
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Crystal Shores Marina

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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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Buffalo Mountain Disc Golf

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Come visit and play at our PDGA sanctioned disc golf course. Each hole has 2 tee pads and 2 baskets giving great play for amateurs and professionals! Located in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, this course challenges with elevation, water and beautiful views. Sign up for a tee time at www.buffalomountaindiscgolf.com. Read more...
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Aquatic Center – Blacksburg

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Aquatic Center sits just across the parking lot from the Community Center and is available for public open swimming, springboard diving and lap swimming with day fees of $3 – $4. Pool and lobby rentals for parties and groups, and lessons available in a group or privately – call for details and prices.  2 hour Private rentals are available Friday and Saturday evenings Read more...
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Sunny Stables

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Sunny Stables is located in Picturesque Highland County Va. We offer lessons for all ages and riding abilities and specialize in the English Discipline. Instruction is provided on any of our great lesson horses or on your own personal horse. Lessons are taught by a Virginia Intermont College Equine Major with over 20 years of experience. We also offer trail Read more...
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Beaver Pond Creek Hiking Trail

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Beautiful, free access wilderness area with several miles of hardened surface trails for hiking, biking and horseback riding.  Excellent birding and wildlife viewing. Lakefront views are abundant, and rare elevated hills offer great views of Kerr Lake, the largest lake in Virginia. PLEASE NOTE:  trails are clear but unmarked – please take a GPS device or map with you. Open Read more...
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Clinch River (Scott Co. Access)

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The Clinch River flows through some scenic gorges and has sweeping mountain views. Some sections contain Class I to III rapids. The river offers canoeing, kayaking and fishing for smallmouth and muskies. The Nature Conservancy has designated the river as one of the “Last Great Places” in America because it is home to protected species of mussels.The Clinch River is Read more...
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Rock Castle Gorge National Recreational Trail

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This trail starts easy at the entrance to the Rocky Knob campground around milepost 167 on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Then the trail descends over three miles into the backcountry camping area in the bottom of the gorge. The strenuous and rugged nature of the trail reveal part of the reason this pathway was given National Recreational Trail status. Also, Read more...
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Falling Spring

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Falling Spring Falls is a breathtaking 80′ waterfall that is one of the most visited and photographed spots in the Alleghany Highlands. The scenic waterfall is located on Route 220 in Alleghany County, just five miles north of Covington, Virginia. The property has had extensive renovations to the overlook and grounds, including a picnic area, so that visitors can more safely stop Read more...
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Bark Camp Lake Trails

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Highlights: lake views, waterfowl, rare plants Length: 3.7 miles round trip Difficulty: easy to moderate Trailhead: The trailhead is gated in the winter (mid Oct. — April 1). During the summer, a parking fee apples. From Dungannon, follow Route 72 for 0.4 miles, then turn left onto Route 653 (next to old Osborne store). After 1.7 miles, turn right onto Read more...
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KC Farms Forest Kids

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We are a outdoor family fun playground and party venue. Nestled under the pine trees are play areas suited for all ages. Entry Fee: $8 per child (we don’t charge for adults or babies) Nerf: $4 per person Mini Golf: $6 per person first round $4 per person to play again Air Soft $15 per person comes with mask, gun Read more...
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Harkrader Sports Complex

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Harkrader Sports Complex is located behind the Christiansburg Middle School. The complex has three lighted, multipurpose fields, two of which have 300 foot dimensions and are used for tournament play. A central tower houses a concession stand and restrooms on the main level. The upper part of the tower has an umpire room, office, and room for scorekeepers, scoreboard operators, 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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Mayo River Rail Trail

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Mayo River Rail Trail is in downtown Stuart, VA, just off Commerce Street following the path of the Danville and Western Railway (“Dick and Willie”). This 1.8 mile trail is good for walking and bicycling. It has an asphalt smooth level surface. The trail also follows the Mayo River with an additional spur leading to the Landmark Assisted Living Center. Parking Read more...
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Little Stony National Recreation Trail

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Little Stony National Recreation Trail is located between Coeburn and Dungannon on a narrow guage railroad bed that was constructed in the early 1900s for logging. The 2.8 mile trail follows the stream through a 400 foot deep and 1,700 foot wide gorge. There are also two waterfalls 8 and 24 ft high. You can also see the large rock Read more...
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Shuttle Shack

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Shuttle Shack is a family owned and operated, Bicycle Rental and Shuttle Operator for the Virginia Creeper Trail. We are conveniently located in downtown Damascus, Virginia next to the Virginia Creeper Trail. We are the only bicycle rental – shuttle service operator for the Virginia Creeper Trail with locations in both Abingdon and Damascus. Does a 17 mile downhill with a Read more...
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Wise Lake Reservoir

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Also known by some as Bear Creek Lake, the Wise Reservoir provides the water supply for the Town of Wise. Although heavily used by anglers and picnickers, this is also a good venue for wildlife watching. Mixed woodlands surround the waterbody, and walking trails around the reservoir allow the naturalist to explore these forests. You can’t find a more serene Read more...
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Poor Mountain Natural Area Preserve

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In autumn, the forest slopes and ridgetops of Poor Mountain are brightened by the brilliant yellow foliage of piratebush. Poor Mountain Natural Area Preserve protects the world’s largest population of this globally rare shrub, which is restricted to only a handful of sites in the mountains of Virginia, Tennessee, and North Carolina. The mountain is named for its impoverished soils Read more...
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South Holston Lake

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South Holston Lake offers the beauty of the South along with the ability to allow you to have some fun in the sun! It’s known for its smallmouth bass fishing, and a number of fishing tournaments every year. The South Fork Holston River is home to an annual spring migration of white bass. Locals say that when the dogwood bloom, Read more...
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Jamison Mill Park Trail System at Philpott Lake

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Besides the scenic views of Philpott Lake, The Jamison Mill Park Trail System has 6.25 miles of inter-connected loops for hikers and bicyclists.  from narrow, single track to wider fire-road is a 6 mile, moderate to strenuous, interconnecting multi-use trail for hikers and bicyclists. The backbone of the trail system consists of three main interconnecting loops, to which are connected Read more...
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Catawba Road, A Virginia Byway

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A portion of the Catawba Road is designated a scenic byway. This road passes through pastoral landscapes, including historic buildings, mills, a tanyard, a brick kiln, 19th century churches and an early 20th century school. The Catawba Road is also part of the TransAmerica Bikeway. Read more...
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Alleghany Highlands Blueway

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The Alleghany Highlands Blueway is comprised of two lakes and two scenic rivers that offer great paddling, fishing and boating. Each river and lake has its own unique personality and history, not to mention secret fishing spots. Take your time and spend a few days exploring the entire Alleghany Highlands Blueway. Approximately 30 miles of the wild and scenic Jackson River runs Read more...
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Virginia Creeper Trail Club

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The Virginia Creeper Trail Club is a private nonprofit corporation whose purpose is to maintain, promote and preserve the Virginia Creeper Trail corridor and to help develop and conduct public education programs regarding the scenic and natural qualities of the Virginia Creeper Trail. Virginia’s finest rail-trail, the Virginia Creeper National Recreation Trail, occupies the bed of what was once a 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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