Enjoy a relaxing day on the farm! Vance Mountain Farm is a 250-acre family-owned working farm. Focusing mainly on beef cattle, there’s plenty of other animals roaming our land to meet. Your Adventure begins with a tractor pulled hayride winding around the grounds, then a short hike through the woods, ending with a catered picnic style lunch. This is Read more...
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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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Virginia’s Blue Ridge has recently exploded with major endurance events. From an IRONMAN 70.3, to a stoked UCI CX race, to an Olympic cycling devo team, to the 2022 USAC Amateur Road Nats—we have arrived on a national level. The Great Bedford Valley Road Ride and the presenting sponsor Destination Bedford are truly honored to further this region’s massive success! Read more...
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Call for detailed maps of trails through National Forest. Campgrounds open mid-May to mid-October. Read more...
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Twin Ridge Recreation Area is ideally located at the center 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. Twin Ridge is open year-round. It offers swimming, picnicking, Read more...
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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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The first great gateway to the west, Cumberland Gap is a mountain pass that was used by wildlife, Native Indian tribes, and later by settlers moving west. Daniel Boone was hired to blaze a trail beginning in Southwest Virginia through Cumberland Gap known as the Wilderness Road. It became the route westward for pioneers who travelled west through the mountains Read more...
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The Pete Dye River Course of Virginia Tech is a daily fee public golf course located in Southwest Virginia between Blacksburg and Radford. Golf Digest gave the course a near perfect 4.5 Star Ranking as one of the “Best Places to Play” in America. It is a championship 18 hole course with five sets of tees to offer a fun Read more...
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Montgomery County Parks and Recreation offers the largest and most extensive Whitewater Kayak Program in South West Virginia. Montgomery County is blessed with many opportunities for river programs on the New River, James River and the Little River. Our classes are geared for any skill level from the first time in a kayak to advanced play boating clinics. We provide Read more...
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Nestled in the scenic New River Valley of the Blue Ridge Mountains you will find a stretch of river featuring: Muskellunge (muskie), Smallmouth (black) Bass, Striped Bass (Striper), Largemouth Bass, Spotted Bass, Walleye, Rock Bass, White Bass, Hybrid, Black Crappie, Redbreast Sunfish, Bluegill, and Yellow Perch. Fishing Licenses can be obtained at the Commissioner of the Revenue at 619 Second Read more...
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The Best Farm Tours are found at Smith Mountain Lake Alpaca Farm! An educational tour of 90 mins includes learning all about alpacas, feeding, hugging, and holding them! These tours have been featured in several magazines, newspaper articles, and even on TV shows! Come out and see why Alpacas of Smith Mountain Lake Farm is the Best Tour for your Read more...
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A partially shaded, paved, and lighted path makes this park an excellent place to walk by the river and feed the ducks. Benches and picnic tables are also provided as well as a complete Disc Golf course. This park, located on Spring Street across from the Glencoe Cemetery, is open 24 hours a day year-round. Land for this park was Read more...
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Located at the intersection of West Main Street and Park Avenue, Ballou Park is one of the City’s two major parks featuring 107 acres of beautiful wooded grounds, lighted tennis courts, an athletic field, a one-mile nature trail, a 1.5 mile fitness trail, an amphitheater, picnic areas, four covered picnic shelters, horseshoe pits, frisbee golf and the enchanted forest playground. Read more...
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Westlake Boat Rentals offers a full line of watercrafts and water toys for rent including, jetskis, pontoons, deck boats, skis, wakeboards and tubes. Our fleet includes the Fun Deck Boats which is a 19 foot deck boat. It has a 150 hp Yamaha motor and a bimini top for hot and sunny days. It is spacious enough to accommodate 6 Read more...
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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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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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Come Get Drenched in the Clinch!!!! Clinch River Adventures is located in the Heart of Appalachia on the most bio diverse river in America, the Clinch River. We currently offer the following services: TUBING CANOEING KAYAKING PADDLEBOARDING FISHING KAYAKS SHUTTLE SERVICES-for individuals with their own watercraft Clinch River Adventures is a great experience for anyone, whether you’re an adventurous kayaker Read more...
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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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I provide guided fishing excursions, full or half day, on Lake Gaston or Kerr (aka Buggs Island) Lake (I can travel further if needed – please see my website for more info). I really enjoy working with experienced anglers, but don’t worry if you’re new to fishing – I love working with beginners and showing them the joy of a Read more...
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Enjoy some good, clean family/friend group fun for hours. The Great 925 is huge roller skating rink complete with Concessions, Arcade Machines, 4 Play Station and Xbox Playrooms, Pool Tables and multiple party rooms for rent! Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday are reserved for private parties, Wednesdays open 4:30-9pm, Friday 4:30-10pm, Saturday 1-11pm, Sunday 1-6pm. Get rolling at The Great 925! Read more...
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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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Nicknamed “Mammoth Waves”, Saltville’s new wave pool, has the ability to generate ocean-like waves. The wave pool replaced a municipal swimming pool whose predecessor, a saltwater pool built in the mid-1940s was the first to be named for Hardy Roberts, the first man from Smyth County to die in World War II. The pool is 150 feet long by 60 Read more...
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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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9 Hole Municipal Golf Course in Beautiful Blacksburg Virginia, call for Tee Times: 540-961-1137 GOLF COURSE RATES 18 holes with cart .. $26, 9 holes with cart …. $19, Walking (all day) .. $12, 9-hole cart fee (per rider) $8. Visit online at; www.golfthehill.com, www.facebook.com/golfthehill, www.twitter.com/golfthehill Read more...
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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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Known as “Vanderbilt’s First Choice” and “God’s Thumbprint,” beautiful Burke’s Garden is Virginia’s highest valley, and its largest rural historic district. This bowl shaped valley carved out of the top of a mountain offers the most breathtaking scenery, with fertile farmland, abundant wildlife, rare bird watching, peaceful biking and adventurous hiking on the Appalachian Trail. Enjoy a traditional Amish meal Read more...
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Fisher Farm Park is the largest park in Henry County on 127 acres. This park is located in Ridgeway and is only minutes from the Martinsville Speedway. While a large portion of the park is wooded, there are also several facilities in the park. The upper section of the park has a picnic shelter and a restroom building that is Read more...
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Ridgeview, Spearhead’s newest trail system, is a combination of tree-lined trails and wide open ridge riding with plenty of spectacular views. There is a good mix of beginner, intermediate, and expert trails, 50 miles of multi-use trails and 10 single track miles connect to the ATV-friendly town of Haysi. Plans to extend the equestrian and mountain biking trails are underway to Read more...
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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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Wildcat Park features a playground, picnic shelter, restrooms and athletic fields. Wildcat Park is located on school property and is open to the public after school hours (after 3 p.m.), on the weekends and anytime during the summer (Memorial Day-Mid-August). Walking track – 8 laps = 1 mile Read more...
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A traditional family park for more than 70 years, Douthat is listed on the National Register of Historic Places because its design influenced the development of parks nationwide. Amid some of Virginia’s most breathtaking mountain scenery, visitors enjoy miles of stream fishing, a 50-acre lake stocked with trout, a sandy swimming beach with a snack bar, boat and bicycle rentals, Read more...
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Flag Rock Recreation Area sits at 3,250 feet in elevation and is located three miles from downtown Norton on the lower slopes of High Knob. The park is most often associated with the “Flag Rock,” which can be seen from downtown as a rock outcrop capped with an American flag. The thousand-acre park includes 25 developed acres that offer spectacular Read more...
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Welcome to Rudd’s Creek Marina! Located on Buggs Island (Kerr) Lake in Boydton, VA, Rudd’s Creek Marina offers wet slip and covered shed boat storage as well as a gas dock, marine and convenience store. WE ARE NOW OPEN!! Find us by water between buoys 9 & 10, next to Rudd’s Creek Campground. For directions and more information, please email Read more...
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South Boston Speedway, or “SoBo”, is a short track located just outside South Boston, Virginia. SoBo is located approximately 60 miles east of another area familiar to most NASCAR fans, Martinsville. Read more...
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Welcome to Lake Gaston Water Sports in Virginia. We are located in Bracey on Poplar Creek. Like our sister store in North Carolina, we also offer new and used boats along with towable tubes, vests, wake boards, shirts and many other accessories. We are a one stop shop offering pay-at-the-pump gas, boat rentals, seasonal grill and boat service. Read more...




































