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Randolph Water Park

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Evelyn Alexander Water Park – A modern, handicap accessible water park with slides, fountains and a lap pool. * 8 Lane Lap Pool * Walk in access to water * Heated Water * 38 ft. long Water Slide * Spray Toys and Water Drops * Water Basketball * Shaded swimming and sitting area in the shallow end of the pool Read more...
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Phillips Creek Loop Trail

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A self guided 1.3 mile walking trail that requires only a narrative trail brochure. There are stops on the trail, the first in a wildlife clearing for deer, turkey, and other wild game. Next you will pass an old homestead, traces of the house may still be found. There is a White Pine stand that was planted in the 1950s. Read more...
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Big Cherry Lake

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Enjoy kayaking, fishing and hiking at this beautiful mountain lake amidst the forest on Powell Mountain. Big Cherry Reservoir rests amid a magnificent mountain basin, with elevations  above sea level, varying from 3000 feet, downstream of Big Cherry Dam, to 4223 feet at its head on High Knob. Big Cherry is one of 5 managed lakes on this mountain top: Lake Elevation Read more...
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Helen Williams Barbrow Interpretative Trail

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Enjoy a walk through the crossroads of the Saltville Valley. From the Ice Age to the present, the Saltville Valley and its salt deposits have seen a parade of history. Ice Age animals, Native Americans, early settlers, soldiers of the North and the South, and later, industrialists all followed roads seeking mineral deposits left by a shallow inland sea.The historical Read more...
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Daniel Boone Loop Trail

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Located in the westernmost part of Virginia, the Daniel Boone Loop contains sites that have a strong historical connection to the early frontier. While this isn’t the exact path that Daniel Boone followed many centuries ago, it will take you to the Wilderness Road entrance to Cumberland Gap National Park, where Boone and his followers pioneered their way into Kentucky. Read more...
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Treetop Quest at Explore Park

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Treetop Quest is a family adventure for ages four and up, with progressively challenging aerial obstacles guaranteed to provide a thrill like you’ve never experienced! Adventurers soar through the forest on Tarzan swings, traverse cargo nets, balance on tightropes and fly across zip-lines. Participants as young as age four can enjoy this attraction, thanks to continuous belay technology. It’s impossible Read more...
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Pete’s Pro RC Raceway and Training Facility

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Petes RC Raceway is a Medium sized track nestled in the back yard of a Famous Pizza Place in Danville VA! “Petes Pizza” both run and owned by Larry Nicholas a former ROAR Racing member from the Glory days of RC. We race all 1/8th offroad classes and some 1/10 classes as well. 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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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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Lake Keokee

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This 92 Acre lake, surrounded by a lovely wooded area, may be used for fishing or boating. The lake features a paved boat launching ramp, four picnic units with tables and grills, and a 3.7 mile lakeshore loop trail that provides access for shore fishing and wildlife walking. The lake is home to bass, sunfish, tiger, catfish, muskie and a 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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The Pro Shop at Danville Golf Club

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The DGC Pro Shop is stocked with Titleist golf balls, gloves and accessories, as well as Footjoy, Turtleson, Oxford and Kate Lord apparel for men and women. We are always accommodating of special orders and gift certificates and are constantly updating our shop inventory. Read more...
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Paddling the Waterways of Halifax County

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Halifax County provides a tremendous variety of paddling options; each of its four rivers has a distinctive character, and its two lakes and several creeks provide further unique trips. Check our paddling site to find detailed river charts showing mileages, important physical features, and historical facts on the rivers Dan, Banister, and Staunton. Also, suggested trips to take along with Read more...
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Appalachian Waters Float Fishing and Guide Service

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Appalachian Waters provides guided float trips on the New River, the James River, the Jackson River Tailwater, and the South Holston River Tailwater. Trips can be tailored to your interests; fly fishing, spin fishing, sight-seeing, wildlife photography, fall foliage, etc. Maybe you would just enjoy doing nothing at all while you float lazily along down an ancient river. We can Read more...
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Hazel Branch Outfitters LLC

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Hazel Branch Outfitters offers canoe and kayak rentals to Staunton River State Park and surrounding waterways. They offer hassel-free delivery and pick up – simply choose a location and they’ll meet you there! Visit their website to view hourly and daily rates and to book your next watersport adventure! Read more...
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River Rock Climbing Gym

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Welcome to The River Rock, Roanoke’s premiere climbing gym. Our mission is to be the hub of the Roanoke region’s climbing community by providing incredible climbing, instruction, and service to complete beginners and seasoned experts alike. Whether you are an avid climber with years of experience or someone who has never experienced the thrill of the sport, you’ll find exciting Read more...
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Town of Troutville Park

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The Troutville Town Park is as well known locally as it is to hikers of the Appalachian Trail and cyclists on the Transamerica Trial (Route 76). There are several shelters for picnicking, a quarter-mile paved walking trail, and plenty of playground equipment for just playing with the children. Located close to an AT trailhead and on the stretch of Route Read more...
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Brackens Fish Hatchery

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Brackens Trout Hatchery is located off of I-81/I-77, exit 73 on Berea Road in Wytheville, VA.  Please call for open dates and times: 276-228-7936.  Read more...
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City of Norton

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The City of Norton is the smallest incorporated city in Virginia. Nestled beneath High Knob – the highest point in the Cumberland Mountains – Norton is centrally located between two main highways – U.S. 23 and U.S. Route 58 Alternate – and near the crossroads of Virginia, Kentucky, and Tennessee.  The city’s Flag Rock Recreation Area is three miles above Read more...
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Spearhead Dickenson County Archery Range

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Outdoor Archery at its finest!     Bring out the little ones to try our Youth Archery Field. Want to test your skills against other shooters? This tournament setup has it all. Our Archery Shooters Association (ASA) range has 25 new McKenzie 3D targets set against a realistic background with great shooting lanes and each target is reset before the next Read more...
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Picnic Area at Groundhog Mountain

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This mountail setting on the Blue Ridge Parkway is ideal for stopping to enjoy the great outdoors with delightful scenery while you enjoy a hearty picnic meal. Many picnic tables are available with outdoor grills. There are walking areas nearby, including the Groundhog Mountain observation tower (built to resemble an old tobacco barn). The elevation at Groundhog Mountain is 3,035 ft). 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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Walton Tract (Cowpasture River)

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The Walton Tract provides several access points to the Cowpasture River and an excellent opportunity to approach a variety of wildlife. The fields and woodland found along both sides of the river provide a diversity of habitats to explore. The river can also be explored directly from here via the canoe put-in. From Douthat State Park, go north on Rt. Read more...
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Spruce Street Field

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If you love tennis or baseball, bring your rackets, bats and gloves to Spruce Street Park and get a true workout. Spruce Street features a baseball diamond and two lighted tennis courts. The convenience of the lighting allows you to play tennis not only during the day but also at night. How many times have you wanted to play and Read more...
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Gym 24

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Gym 24 is a 24-hour fitness facility in Martinsville, VA. We are here to help you reach and maintain your fitness goals. Our combination of different types of fitness equipment and classes can meet your fitness needs and levels, from beginner to advanced. At Gym 24, you’ll find all the latest strength and cardio equipment along with an energetic exercise Read more...
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Danville Parks & Recreation

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Third Avenue is home to Danville’s first splash pad. This scenic park is located in the Third Avenue neighborhood near Fire Station Number 5. Amenities include splash pad with adjoining sheltered picnic tables, public restrooms, playground, paved parking lot, additional sheltered and unsheltered seating areas/picnic tables away from splash pad area. Park Open Dawn to Dusk Splash Pad Open Monday-Thursday 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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Rural Retreat Lake / Campground

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This 90-acre lake has excellent fishing. Campground has 72 wooded sites with hookups, a swimming pool, a picnic area, hiking trails and a playground. Read more...
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Upper James River Water Trail

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The mighty James River begins its majestic journey in the Blue Ridge Mountains before winding its way across Virginia on its way to the Chesapeake Bay. The unspoiled beauty of the river is more accessible than ever through the Upper James River Water Trail in Botetourt and Rockbridge Counties. Paddlers, anglers, tubers and families can get back to nature and Read more...
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Peters Mountain Wilderness

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The 3328-acre wilderness features a mountain bog and numerous sandstone outcroppings on the crest of Peters Mountain, which affords rewarding views of the countryside. The Appalachian Trail traverses Pine Swamp Branch, and other trails also provide access to the area. Read more...
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Anglers Ridge Mountain Bike Trail System

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Danville is home to one of the longest single track mountain bike trails in the region. Built through a partnership between Anglers Ridge Trail Association and Danville Parks and Recreation, the system offers a variety of trails for multiple experience levels. Choose your own journey, long or short, by riding a single trail or combination. With more than 35 miles Read more...
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Pulaski Country Club

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The 18-hole “Pulaski Country Club” course features 6,431 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 72.  The course rating is 71.0 and it has a slope rating of 121.  A private membership facility but has guest fee specials.  Pulaski Country Club was formed in 1921.  Chris Byrd is presently the general manager.   Read more...
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Wytheville Community Center

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Wytheville Community Center: Pass Options-Gold, Silver, and Bronze with varying access to different aspects of recreation. Day passes available. Plans are available for purchase on a month, six month, or yearly basis. The facility provides quality, year around activities for citizens of all ages to enjoy. It features a three dimensional climbing wall, standing 25-feet high and 55-feet wide and Read more...
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Southern Virginia Wild Blueway

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Over one hundred miles of navigable river, leading to 1,200 miles of beautiful lake shoreline. Unspoiled wilderness and abundant fish and wildlife, just a short drive from major cities. Waterfront camping and no crowds, just minutes from great restaurants, hotels and outfitters. All along one freshwater trail that’s perfect for a few hours in a canoe with the kids, or Read more...
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Powell Valley Scenic Overlook

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Powell Valley is a picturesque location, with an overlook accessible from the Northbound lanes of U.S. Route 23. A number of homes, farms, and a church are located in the valley below the overlook. The valley begins between Powell Mountain and Little Stone Mountain where the waters of the Powell River flow down from the rugged mountains of western Wise 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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