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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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Crawfish Trail/Appalachian Trail

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This trail starts in Crawfish Valley, crosses Bear Creek and climbs to the top of Brushy Mountain. It follows the ridge line of Brushy Mountain along the Tennessee Valley along the Tennessee Valley Divide for about 4 miles until it descends through Channel Rock Hollow.  Terrain varies from the creek bottom land to the dry ridges, stream crossing, some uphill Read more...
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SunDog Outfitter

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Get ready for an unforgettable experience.  Visit Sundog Outfitter for a ride on the Virginia Creeper Trail.  Explore amazing scenery while coasting 17 miles downhill on the world famous trail. Daily bike rental and shuttle service all year round.  Visit now! Fun for all ages. Sundog Outfitter, located “where the trails cross” (7 national, regional, and local trails) in Damascus, Read more...
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Tangent Outfitters – Pembroke

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Tangent Outfitters, with locations in Pembroke and Radford, Virginia, is a full service outfitter and guide service, specializing in canoeing, kayaking, rafting, mountain biking and guided fishing. With over 25 years of fishing experience for Small Mouth Bass, Muskie and Walleye on the New River. We provide quality outdoor equipment rentals and shuttle service for the New River, New River Read more...
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Hillcrest Lanes

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20 hardwood lanes and snack bar. Great place for private parties and group social meetings. If you’re looking for a fun family activity, there’s nothing like bowling. Read more...
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Blue Spring Run Farm LOVE Sign

We have spent many wonderful years together making memories on the farm. We have been blessed with wonderful times, but now our family is grown and gone, and things sit quietly. We chose to have the unveiling on, October 10th, because it was my dad’s birthday. As a child, he taught me that family is more than just blood relations. Read more...
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Lake Gaston Golf Club

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The Lake Gaston Golf Club offers some of the finest golf recreation in Southside Virginia. Located 17 miles from both I-95 and I-85 in Gasburg Virginia, the course offers an exceptional variety of holes that include wide open fairways, to challenging narrow “chutes”, to spectacular plateaus overlooking beautiful crystal clear lakes and ponds. Lake Gaston Golf Club also offers a Read more...
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Bell Gallery & Garden

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The Gallery features the work of nearly 100 talented local and regional artists and craftspeople. Unique pottery, Appalachian baskets, original artwork, jewelry, woodworking, leatherwork, weaving, blown glass, as well as our own work; Joanne’s pressed flowers and beveled glass panels, and Bill’s exceptional very-large-format landscape photography. Bill prints his new work directly onto canvas, a vivid new look in photography. 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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Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation

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A 10-mile stretch of the Blue Ridge Parkway between milepost 97, just south of the Peaks of Otter recreation area, and milepost 106, near U.S. Route 460, is undergoing a major upgrade. Thanks to the Great American Outdoors Act, the road is receiving repairs and reconstruction work. Drivers can look forward to a much smoother ride in fall of 2026 when work Read more...
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Occoneechee State Park

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Occoneechee State Park is along the 50,000-acre Buggs Island Lake. Explore the park’s 800 miles of wooded, cove-studded shoreline. Occoneechee is ideal for those who enjoy fishing, hunting, camping, hiking, horseback riding and boating. Providing 24-hour access Virginia’s largest lake, three boat ramps open the door to 48,000 acres of fishing, boating and aquatic recreation. Forty-eight campsites are available for Read more...
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Volunteer Gap on the Blue Ridge Parkway

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There are many unique and interesting things to see along the Blue Ridge Parkway in Carroll County. Aside from overlooks and historic and scenic waysides, are geological aspects of the landscape. The Volunteer Gap location along the parkway presents the visitor with an interesting panorama of a “mountain gap.” One usually associates a mountain with a narrow pass through the Read more...
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Indian Draft – Jackson River

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Indian Draft is a river access point along the Jackson and a potential put out point if floating down from Gathright Dam. The rapids at Indian Draft, although not large enough to cause any real danger, add a little excitement to the float down from Gathright Dam. Travelers pass through a corridor flanked by sycamores on both sides and a 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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Martinsville-Henry County YMCA

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Welcome to an all inclusive membership! You have access to water & regular aerobics ranging from tabata to cycling, tai chi, marital arts, boxing, synergy/boot camp classes, the track, weight room, wellness center, sauna & steam room, gym & more! 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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Adventure Damascus Bicycle & Outdoor Co.

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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Smith Mountain Striper Club

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The purpose of the Smith Mountain Striper Club is to promote, protect and preserve the quality of landlocked striper angling in the fresh waters of Virginia through Education, Conservation, Community and Social activities. Read more...
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Wolf’s Ridge Paintball, Inc.

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Recreational paintball at its finest. Open to public game days are usually held alternating Saturdays and Sundays on 11+ acres of varied terrain. Reserved days (for groups of 15 or more) available for groups such as Youth Groups, Church Groups, Training Groups, Birthday Parties, Business Groups etc. Playing field is located in the New River Valley, only 20 miles from 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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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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Uptown Connection Trail

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Located in the center of historic UpTown Martinsville, the Uptown Connection Trail is a paved trail and is the perfect trail to take a nice bike ride, to walk or to run. The trail is 0.6 mile long and will serve as an access point to the 4.5 mile Dick & Willie Passage Rail Trail as well as the 0.5 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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Riverside Lanes

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Discover family-fun at Riverside Lanes, one of SoSi’s only bowling centers! Riverside Lanes provides arcade games, delicious food, and event space for birthdays, retirements, parties, and more. Whether you’re on a date, with a group of friends, or spending an afternoon with the whole family, choose Riverside Lanes. Read more...
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Angel Overlook

Angel Overlook is located on Squirrel Spur Road near Ararat, Va. The land was donated by Douglas and Judy Angel in loving memory of their son Brian Douglas Angel. Angel Overlook is located near many attractions such as the Blue Ridge Parkway, Primland, Laurel Hill, Doe Run Farm, the Hollow History Center just to name a few. If you are Read more...
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Turkeycock Mountain Wildlife Management Area

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Lying along the ridge of Turkeycock Mountain northwest of Martinsville, the 2,679 acre Turkeycock Mountain Wildlife Management Area extends into both Henry and Franklin counties. There are several miles of rough gravel roads and numerous trails. The area is popular for horseback trail riding. Elevations in primarily forested area range from 1,100 to over 1,700 feet. A number of small 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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Skyland Lakes Golf Club

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Eighteen holes around lakes, through forests and along meadows, all among the majestic mountains that make this area a refreshing escape. Motel accomodations available on site. Golf packages are offered. Please phone for rates. The 18-hole, par 71, golf course is open to the public: Championship tees – 6,520, 68.9, 120;Regular tees – 5,955, N/A, 118;Women’s tees – 5,118, N/A, Read more...
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Sugar Maple Bicycle Trail

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The Sugar Maple Trail is 1.8 miles of exhilarating mountain biking and hiking trails that are located at the Flag Rock Recreation Area in Norton, VA! Contact City of Norton Parks and Recreation (276-679-0754) for information on this trail and the many other outdoor adventure activities at Flag Rock!   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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Spearhead Trails – Thunderstruck Trail

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Beginning and ending in the town of Big Stone Gap (the namesake and setting of the 2014 movie starring Ashley Judd and Whoopi Goldberg), your journey will lead you past the highly photographed Powell Valley Overlook as you approach the City of Norton, eventually making your way to the Big Cherry Reservoir. Here you will find a network of dirt Read more...
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Creeper Trail Bike Rental – Shuttle Service

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Creeper Trail Bike Rental – Shuttle Service is located on US58 in Whitetop, VA, only five minutes from the beginning of the Virginia Creeper Trail. Currently the only bike rental and shuttle service operating from the Whitetop end of the Creeper Trail, we can save you time and miles of extra driving when coming from areas East of Whitetop. We Read more...
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Dan River Park

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Dan River Park is equipped with a playground, basketball court, and walking trails. If you are looking to run around and get rid of some energy and live in Ararat this is the place to go. 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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Bootleggers Run

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Bootlegger’s Run – part of the Jagged Edge Motorcycle Trail – is a 30-mile drive between the towns of Floyd and Ferrum. This drive features over 100 curves, passes by beautiful views and goes through an area rich in moonshine traditions. Read more...
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Draper Valley Golf Club

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Full scale 18 hole Public Golf Course and Residental Community. Driving range and restaurant on premises. Rated one of best values by Golf Digest. Beautiful Mountain Views and plush grounds. Read more...

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