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Parrot Cove Boat Rentals & Sales

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LARGEST HOUSEBOAT RENTAL FLEET ON THE LAKE. Experience a 3, 4,or 7 day Smith Mountain Lake vacation ON THE WATER with our fully equipped Keycraft Cruiser houseboats that can accomodate up to ten people. Discount rates available for Spring and Fall.Rental season Apr. 1 – Oct. 1. Special Apr. and Oct. Rates. Pontoons, runabouts, fishing boats, Waverunners, and kayaks also 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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Pine Spur Scenic Overlook – Blue Ridge Parkway

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Scenic overlook along the Blue Ridge Parkway in Franklin County, Virginia. Named for the pine tree which is depicted on Parkway emblem.  Elevation 2,703 feet above mean sea level.   Read more...
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Fancy Gap KOA

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On top of Fancy Gap mountain in Virginia, just off the Blue Ridge Parkway (exit 8 off I-77, U.S. 52 and Blue Ridge Parkway milepost 199.5), lies the serene setting of Fancy Gap KOA Campground. Providing camping areas for the travelers, hikers and adventurers of the parkway, we are OPEN ALL YEAR (weather permitting.) A natural setting with the comforts 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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Sandy River Equestrian Center

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Sandy River Equestrian Center- located on 230 acres in Henry County Virginia.   At Sandy River Equestrian Center, we emphasize safety, soundness, and responsibility. All students are required not only to groom and care for their horses, but are responsible for the conditioning and maintenance of their horse. Students are prepared for the appropriate level of competition by competing at 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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Slocum’s Appaloosa Ranch

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Nestled in the Roanoke Valley, Slocum’s Appaloosa Ranch offers a variety of disciplines and a home-like feel. Trail riding, lessons, camps. You will find a diversity of people and horses. Read more...
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Randolph Park

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Outdoor Trails, ampitheater, sand volleyball, tennis, softball, baseball, modern playground and featuring a handicapped accessable water park.  Food Vendor on site.  Events throughout the year.  Admission fee for the Alexander Water Park. Read more...
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Salem RidgeYaks

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The Salem RidgeYaks are a Class “A” Minor League Professional Baseball Team and an affiliate of the Boston Red Sox. They play at the Haley Toyota Field at Salem Memorial Ballpark, 10 million dollar state-of-the-art facility with sky boxes, picnic areas.  It is the finest minor league facility in America with a breathtaking view of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Read more...
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Kimberling Creek Wilderness

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Kimberling Creek Wilderness contains 5,542 acres. Elevations range from 2,282 feet at its lowest point on Kimberling Creek to 3,200 feet on Hogback Mountain. Vegetation is comprised of mixed hardwoods with white pine and yellow pine scattered throughout. The understory consists mostly of dogwood, sourwood, red maple, mountain laurel and rhododendron. Wildlife is found throughout the area and consists mostly 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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Blue Ridge Park

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The 35-acre Blue Ridge Park features two ball diamonds with two-story press boxes, a soccer field, two basketball courts, two tennis courts, concessions, restrooms, two picnic shelters, two children’s playgrounds and a 3/4-mile natural surface walking trail. Read more...
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Doyle Thomas Park Splash Pad

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Splash Pad Open Monday-Thursday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Friday-Sunday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Free admission Amenities include splash pad with adjoining gazebo, picnic tables, playground, and basketball court. Doyle Thomas Splash Pad Rules: Glass containers, tobacco/smoking/vaping, and pets are prohibited. Food, candy, gum, and beverages of all types are prohibited in the splash area. Unreserved Read more...
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Low Moor Shooting Range

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Located between Clifton Forge and Covington. Exit I-64 at Low Moor (Exit 21), go past entrance of the Alleghany Regional Hospital, go through railroad overpass, turn right onto Route 616 (Rich Patch Road) and follow approximately 1.6 miles. Turn left onto FDR 616 at the sign to the shooting range just past the Virginia Power Company sub-station on the left. Read more...
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Virginia Scenic Russell Fork River

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A tributary of the Big Sandy River, the Russell Fork River is a scenic series of rapids, pools and tortuous twists. World class whitewater rafting opportunities are available on the river running through the Breaks Canyon (Breaks Interstate Park) below the John Flannagan Dam four weekends in October when released from the dam. Whitewater rating; Class III-V+, depending on the Read more...
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Performance 276

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Performance 276 will push its participants to the best shape of their lives by using constantly varied fundamental movements applied with high-intensity. The 7,000 sqft workout area is equipped with pull-up racks, bar bells, kettle bells, ropes, and rings to help you get the most efficient workout. Performance 276 does not specialize in one specific physical skill; instead it best Read more...
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Twin River Raceway

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Owners of purpose-built, small-tire drag cars tout Twin River Raceway as one of the realest tracks still around. It’s a throwback to old-school strips that separate fast drivers from slow ones with big wallets. It’s drag racing the way it was always meant to be. Read more...
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Guest River Gorge Rock Climbing

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The Guest River Gorge offers both excellent roped climbing and bouldering along a rail-to-trail bike path beside the beautiful Guest River. You walk/bike through a dark and interesting old coal train tunnel to access the vast majority of the climbing here. Read more...
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Squirrel Spur Road Scenic Drive

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From Ararat, Virginia; Squirrel Spur Road starts with winding turns along side cow pastures, tobacco fields, and pumpkin patches. The road traverses for 10 miles or so, with some nice twists and switchbacks. There are a couple of pull offs such as Angel Overlook, a great place to have a picnic and take in the views of the surrounding mountains. Read more...
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Lake Gaston

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Lake Gaston is a vacation home dream!  Located on the border of Virginia and North Carolina, Lake Gaston is roughly 35 miles long and covers over 20,000 acres with 350 miles  of shoreline. Lake Gaston has long been popular for fishing and other water recreation including activities such as boating, swimming, water skiing and wakeboarding.  In Virginia, visitors can gain access Read more...
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Mountain Heritage Loop

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Tazewell County is historically known for it’s deep connection to the coal industry, however, as you cross Walker Mountain the only thing you can focus on is Tazewell’s beautiful scenic views. White-tailed deer and wild turkey run free through the woodlands while bald eagles soar through the sky. Be sure to stop by Burke’s Garden on your way through the Read more...
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Doe Run Park Trail

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With 1.5 miles of walking trails, the Doe Run Park Trail is perfect for the outdoor enthusiast. While walking the trails, hikers can see an abundance of wildlife and many varieties of tree and plant life. Doe Run Creek winds through the park providing visitors with beautiful scenery while walking the trails. Bring the family, the kids, and make a day out 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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Leesville Lake Marina

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Leesville Lake Marina, located about four miles west of State Route 29 between Altavista and Gretna, is your one stop shop for summer fun! Leesville Lake Marina offers: Brand new swimming pool (pay per day or season) Boat launch Boat slip rental Fuel Fishing supplies Pontoon boat rental Canoe, kayak and paddle board rental Convenience store Full service grill (Thu-Sun) Read more...
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Clarksville Marina, Inc

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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The Smith River Sports Complex

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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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Powell River Trail

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The Powell River Trail is a 2.4-mile out-and-back trail in Appalachia, Virginia. The trail sits on the former Louisville & Nashville Railroad bed, which was used to haul coal from Appalachia to the neighboring Big Stone Gap. More than a century later, this corridor is used by enthusiastic residents and visitors alike for walking, running, biking and walking dogs. Fishermen Read more...
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Potts Creek Outfitters

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Potts Creek Outfitters provides year round fly fishing for rainbow and brown trout along our private sections of Potts Creek. Certified casting instructors are available for beginners and experts. Ask about our smallmouth bass float trips on the New River in iflatable rafts and catarafts with fishing frames.Bag your next trophy on thousands of intensely managed deer and turkey habitat. Read more...
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Red Fox Trail

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This 1.5 mile historical trail is an interpretive hike back to 1892, when a massacre at the site left five people dead at what was dubbed “the killing rock.”  Open to hiking, biking, and equestrian, this trail is considered moderately intensive. Elevations range from 1860 to 2260 feet. From Pound VA:  Take Highway 23 north for 3.6 miles.  Turn left Read more...
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Mountain View Marina

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Mountain View Marina is more than a place to park a boat.  It serves as a place to launch from for any number of water sports including fishing, kayaking, canoeing, paddle boarding and pedal boating. The marina also offers dry dock storage and is in development of a campground and cabin rentals.  There’s ample boat parking and other water sport Read more...
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Oxbow Lake Park

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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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The Waterfront Golf & Country Club

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Come. Enter a private community where nature’s scenery provides an ever changing setting for luxurious living. Escape to The Waterfront and leave work and worries behind in a most beautiful and relaxing way. Smith Mountain Lake offers 22,000 acres of crystal blue water. From the white morning mist to the gold and diamonds of spectacular sunsets, the water becomes more Read more...
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Appalachian Wonders Loop

If you’re visiting Wise County and want to venture through the beautiful Jefferson National Forest, then the Appalachian Wonders Loop is a great place to start. Located within the Cumberland Plateau, this trail is home to 24 species of breeding warblers, 4 species of thrushes, a diverse selection of flora, salamanders, insects, and mammals, including foxes and black bears. This Read more...
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Smith River Access – Mitchell Bridge

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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 Ridgeway, VA and is the last public access in Henry County going south on the river. Boaters can use this as a take out or they can put in here and take out at an access in North 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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