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Johnson Farm, The

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The Johnson Farm, accessible by trail from the Peaks of Otter Visitor Center, is the one remaining property from the community that existed around this vacation resort prior to the building of the Blue Ridge Parkway. Currently operated and furnished as it appeared in the 1930s, costumed interpreters work the farm on a daily basis and offer interpretive discussions and Read more...
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Hawk Park

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Hawk Park features a playground, picnic shelter, restrooms and athletic fields. Hawk 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 – 3.5 laps = 1 mile     Read more...
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Narrows Town Park

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The Narrows Town Park, or “The Boom”, is located on five acres situated between Wolf Creek and Park Drive in Narrows.  Many of the locals call the park “The Boom” because loggers used to float logs down to the Mill Pond, located a small distance from the park, to be cut into boards.  As the logs arrived at the pond, Read more...
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North Fork of Pound Reservoir

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Built in 1966 as authorized by the Flood Control Act of 1960, the 154 acre lake is used for fishing, boating, camping, picnicing, hiking, and municipal water supply. Picnic area overlooks reservoir and is complete with restroom facility. The reservoir is managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers, but most of the developed recreation sites are managed by the Read more...
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Roanoke Valley Greenways

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To date, 26 miles of greenways with bicycle/pedestrian trails have been built in the Roanoke Valley, with additional hubs of natural surface trails at Mill Mountain, Carvins Cove, and Read Mountain.  Read more...
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Escatawba Farms

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Escatawba is the Native American word for “clear, running water.” That’s exactly what you’ll find here. And with it, some of the most spectacular fly-fishing in the world. Located in Alleghany County, Virginia, Escatawba Farms is home of Dunlap Creek, a freestone stream that runs in between wooded moutainsides and fenced pastures. For novice anglers and stillwater enthusiasts, Escatawba Farms Read more...
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Birding and Wildlife Trails in Buchanan County

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Wild Buchanan is home to some of the most breathtaking sunrises and sunsets you will find anywhere. We also have a large variety of wildlife, florals and birds! Among the wildlife are herds of Elk.  The elk population was restored starting in 2010 when the reintroduction of elk into Buchanan County started after an almost 100-year absence. Elk were historically found throughout Read more...
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George Washington National Forest – Warm Springs Ranger District

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Come out and enjoy the great outdoors on the beautiful Warm Springs Ranger District. Some of the best trout streams in the state run through this area of the forest and some of these streams feed into Lake Moomaw.Lake Moomaw offers boating, water skiing and swimming, in addition to fishing. Several nearby developed campgrounds offer a good place to stay Read more...
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TrailHead Collective

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One Bicycle can change your life and our environment! Our mission here at the TrailHead Collective is to promote cycling as an effective and sustainable form of transportation. We are a Non Profit organization in La Crosse, Virginia. We change lives one bicycle at a time! If you know of a child or adult in need of a bicycle please Read more...
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McAfee Knob

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McAfee Knob is one of the most photographed spots on the Appalachian Trail (A.T.) as it winds its way through Virginia.  The Knob has an almost 270 degree panorama of the Catawba Valley and North Mountain to the West, Tinker Cliffs to the North and the Roanoke Valley to the East. It is a steady climb of around 1700′ in Read more...
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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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J. Frank Wilson Memorial Park

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Wilson Park is the perfect place to work, rest or play. The park sits on 30 acres and the smell of fresh air and the sounds of people enjoying life are two ingredients guaranteed to relieve the stress of the day. Bring all of your friends, family, golf buddies, athletes, casual exercisers, neighborhood kids, skaters/skateboarders to enjoy any and all Read more...
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The Great 925 Skating Rink & Arcade

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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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Mountain 2 Island Paddleboard Company

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Mountain 2 Island Paddleboard Company is located on the water at Claytor Lake, in southwest Virginia. We offer Paddleboard rentals, lessons, clinics, tours and retail sale of Paddleboards and accessories. We also rent kayaks and canoes on Claytor Lake. We offer free delivery/pick up of day and multi day rentals of Paddleboards, kayaks and canoes to any location on Claytor Read more...
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Hungry Mother State Park

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Long a family favorite and known for its beautiful woodlands and placid 108-acre lake in the heart of the mountains, Hungry Mother has a sandy beach with bathhouse, boats and boat launch, universally accessible fishing pier, campgrounds, cabins, a fantastic restaurant, gift shops, a visitor center, a six-bedroom lodge that sleeps 15, and hiking and biking trails. Hungry Mother is also Read more...
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Levisa Adventures

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Levisa Adventures is a kayaking & tubing rental service that operates on the Levisa Fork River (Grundy, VA), the Russell Fork River (Haysi, VA), and the Pound River (Clintwood, VA). We offer guided & self-guided kayaking adventures, as well as self-guided tubing excursions.  Follow us on Facebook for up to date weather, and other announcements.  https://www.facebook.com/levisaadventures/   Read more...
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Smith Mountain Lake Farm Alpacas

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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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Alleghany Outdoors

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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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Pinnacle Natural Area Preserve

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Towering cliffs, sheer limestone ledges, and waterfalls are but a few of the spectacular features of this preserve. Located near the confluence of the Clinch River and Big Cedar Creek, the topography of Pinnacle NAP has been modified by the forces of weather, water, and time to create this dramatic landscape. Towering above Big Cedar Creek is an impressive rock Read more...
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Leeman Field Park

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Historic Leeman Field park, once known as the world’s largest enclosed ballpark from the mid 1930-1950s, located in Pennington Gap, has many activities for the whole family. In the park, tennis, basketball, pickleball courts and sand volleyball, 18-hole disc golf, a 1.4 mile walking trail which extends out on the greenway along the river, 2 children’s playgrounds, a sand box, swimming pool, baseball fields, Read more...
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Huckleberry Trail

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The Huckleberry Trail has deep roots and a long history in providing transportation between Blacksburg and Christiansburg. It began as the Virginia Anthracite Coal and Rail Company in 1902 to transport coal, and soon extended to Blacksburg.  On September 15, 1904, the first passenger train rolled into Blacksburg. It was soon nicknamed “Huckleberry Crossing” because when the train would stall, passengers Read more...
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J. Russell Mason Memorial Park

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Your wants and needs were taken into consideration when the J. Russell Mason Park was established. We knew you wanted a place to play, relax, get fit and to have friends and family around. There’s a picnic shelter available for rent so that you can host your next birthday party, graduation or family reunion. We all enjoy the company of Read more...
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Motor Mile Dragway, The

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Motor Mile Dragway, built in 2005, hosts a 1/8 mile ultra-modern drag racing facility with racing events for Super Pro, Foot Brake, DOT Street and Junior Dragsters from April to October. Each weekend, Motor Mile Dragway offers IHRA sanctioned Bracket Racing on Saturday. Test & Tune events are on Friday nights. New in 2010 are the “shut-up and drive challenge” Read more...
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PointRunner�s Striper Fishing Guide Service on Smith Mountain Lake VA

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PointRunner’s A Smith Mountain Lake Striper Fishing Guide and Charter Boat welcomes you to the busiest, most sought-after Striper Fishing Guide Service and Fishing Operation on Smith Mountain Lake. PointRunner’s is the premier Smith Mountain Lake Striper Fishing Guide Service. I welcome you to the experience of Big League Striper Fishing located on Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia. Welcome to the 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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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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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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Poplar Gap Park

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Poplar Gap Park is a great family-friendly park with plenty of walking trails and play space for the kids. The park presently offers a fairgrounds and horse ring, two baseball fields, a football field, three large picnic shelters with grills and a large smoker, a sandlot playground area with a caboose, a paved walker’s path, a snack bar, three separate Read more...
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Lake Gordon

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The hidden gem fishing lake in Mecklenburg County!  Less known than nearby Kerr and Gaston lakes, Lake Gordon is a serene and quiet spot located just off of Hwy 58, a few miles west of downtown South Hill. This 157-acre, Department lake in Mecklenburg County, has a very good largemouth bass population. Recent sampling showed many bass over 15 inches, 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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Appalachian Trail, Mt. Rogers NRA

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Southwestern Virginia includes some of the most spectacular sections of this famous Maine-to-Georgia footpath, with wilderness high summits, mature timber and vivid floral displays in June and July. Read more...
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Spearhead Trails – Ridgeview Trail System

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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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Barn Quilt Trail

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Stitching local communities together one barn quilt at a time. Drive through beautiful Patrick County and peek at the unique collection of barn quilts around every corner. Find the latest trail information on their Facebook page! Read more...
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Gathright Dam and Bolar Recreation Complex

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The Bolar Mountain and Bolar Flat Recreation areas on the northwest shore of Lake Moomaw are among the most popular developed recreation areas in the George Washington National Forest. Approved by Congress in 1947, the Gathright Dam and most of the recreation facilities were constructed by the Army Corps of Engineers between 1965 and 1979. Gathright Dam and Lake Moomaw Read more...
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Boxley Park

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The 30-acre Boxley Park features two ball diamonds, two soccer fields, restrooms and a 3/4-mile natural surface walking trail. Boxley Park is just one of Botetourt County’s many community parks. Read more...
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Rich Hole Wilderness

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In the late 1800s and early 1900s iron ore was mined from some of the hillsides in the area, and trees were cut to make charcoal for the iron ore furnaces. Traces of this activity, including an old mountain homestead with a small orchard, remain today in Rich Hole Wilderness. You’ll find a mature hardwood ecosystem with large old hemlocks Read more...

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