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George Washington & Jefferson National Forest: Clinch Ranger District

Call for detailed maps of trails through National Forest. Campgrounds open mid-May to mid-October. Read more...
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Holly Grove Marina, Deli & Rentals

Holly Grove Marina offers kayak and pontoon boat rentals from our beautifully situated location on upper Lake Gaston. In addition to boat rentals, we have a Convinience Store,  24hr Gas pumps at the road,  Gas Docks open the same hrs as store,  Deli that serves breakfast and sandwiches,  Yearly slip rentals,  a Fully Stocked Tackle Shop,  Boat Launch, and  Lottery.  With Read more...
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Martinsville Mustangs: Collegiate Baseball League Action

MUST SEE MUSTANGS!!! The Coastal Plain League announced that an abbreviated summer 2020 schedule is planned, with league games beginning July 1, 2020, and the season ending in mid-August. Based on governmental guidance, it is anticipated that Mustangs’ players will be arriving in Martinsville in mid-June for a brief pre-season conditioning and mini-camp, including a number of exhibition games that will Read more...
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Jawbone Trail

The Jawbone trail covers a vast 10,000 acres and has 4 overlooks. This trail is unique in that it allows 4 wheel drive vehicles that are street legal in addition to ATV’s, UTV’s, side by side, dirt bikes, and is well suited for dual sport bikes. The trail consist mainly of gravel roads and about 30 % of the system Read more...
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Thorn Spring Golf and Event Center

Thorn Spring Golf Course is open to the public. Come play the historic 18 hole course. The course has hilly fairways and small greens. Water hazards come into play on at least seven holes. Over twenty-five, greenside sand bunkers also add to the difficulty of the course. Par for the course is 72. From the back tees, the course plays 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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Town of Pulaski Splash Pad

The Town of Pulaski Splash Pad is a blast for everyone—kids, adults, and even your furry friends! Located at Cool Springs Park, right on the corner of Dora Highway and Birch Street, it’s the perfect spot to cool off and have some fun in the sun.   Read more...
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Birch Knob Tower

Location: Dickenson County, Virginia. An elevation of 3,144 feet above sea level, you’ll find the 100-yard walk from the parking lot and the 183 stair steps to reach the top to be well worth the trek. Just bring along some bottled water and don’t forget your camera. Sitting on a rock outcrop at the highest summit of Pine Mountain, the view Read more...
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Planet Fitness Martinsville

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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Cavalier Park

Cavalier Park features a playground, picnic shelter, restrooms and athletic fields. Cavalier 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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Blacksburg Municipal Golf Course

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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Camp Bethel

Camp Bethel is a Christian centered camping experience. Retreats and Facility Rental: Camp Bethel’s facilities are available for rent year round. Amenities include 165 wooded acres, a small recreational lake, eight go-karts, a full size gymnasium with a 24 foot indoor climbing wall and outdoor challenge ropes course. Hewn log bunkhouses and a spacious log gymnasium with modern kitchen. Hourly, Read more...
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J. S. Easterly Park

This county park is landmarked by a crystal-clear waterfall on Little Cedar Creek. For a pleasant walk, the park offers hiking trails, or try a leisurely afternoon of tennis.  The kids will love the large newly upgraded playground. Picnic shelters are also available. Read more...
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Collinsville Jaycee Park

Jaycee Park is located on 27 mostly wooded acres on Parkwood Court in Collinsville. There is a 1 1/4 mile hiking trail in the park where hikers have the opportunity to view a variety of wildlife. While the park is located in a neighborhood, it has the feeling of being in a remote wooded location. There is a new dinosaur Read more...
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High Knob Recreation Area

At an elevation of 3,800 feet, High Knob Recreation Area is the highest campground in the Clinch Ranger District of the Jefferson National Forest. The main attraction at the site is High Knob Lake, a 4 acre cold water lake with a 300 ft. sand swimming beach. A small amphitheater is located on a hillside behind the beach house. The Read more...
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New River Fly Fishing

If you’re looking for a professional guide service with local knowledge and expertise, you’ve come to the right place. New River Fly Fishing is run by veteran fishing guide Mike Smith, who has nearly 20 years of experience guiding on the New. Mike is the Product and Brand Development Specialist for Flymen Fishing Company and the author of the Angler’s Read more...
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Smith River Access – South Martinsville

Henry County Parks and Recreation provides easy access for paddlers to the Smith River. This public river access point is located in front of the Martinsville Dam at the Indian Heritage RV Park. Camping spots and a bathhouse are available for a fre from a private company. Paddlers should be aware that the entrance ramp is rustic and that water Read more...
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Sportlanes – Bowling

Don’t be a couch potato! Visit Sportlanes to enjoy a few games of bowling. We are a retro bowling center from 1962 offering friendly fun for everyone. We have 18 traditional wood lanes with wood aproches. We also offer leagues for everyone and plenty of open play bowling, as well as family fun and great deals.  There’s Always a Special at Read more...
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Boxley Park

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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Winter Sports at The Omni Homestead

Winter, when the Allegheny Mountains are blanketed in white, is the perfect time to embark on snowy getaway to The Omni Homestead Resort. With skiing, snowboarding, tubing, mini snowmobiles, ice skating and a host of other activities, there are lots of ways to enjoy the winter season. The Omni Homestead offers a comfortable, relaxed and uncrowded area ideal for beginners. Read more...
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Lake Sugar Tree Motorsport Park

Lake Sugar Tree Motorsport Park has been a Southern Virginia motorcycle and ATV tradition for over thirty years. The track was the first motorcross facility east of the Mississippi. The track now hosts a number of events throughout the year that appeal to riders and fans of all ages. In 2005, a stadium-style supercross track was designed and built. Electric Read more...
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Virginia Highlands Horse Trail

Located in the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area, the Virginia Highlands Horse Trail is a 68-mile trail between Elk Garden and VA Rt. 94. It features mountainous terrain, valley views and valley crossings. The trail includes parking and primitive camping for those who trailer horses. Read more...
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High Knob Observation Tower

A brand new observation tower with a long history opened in 2014 atop High Knob Recreation Area. At an elevation of 4,223 feet, the original tower built in the 30s burned down 40 years later. In 1978, Flatwoods Job Corp. built a new three story tower that met its demise by arson in 2007. Thanks to a dedicated community of Read more...
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Clinch River (Scott Co. Access)

The Clinch River flows through some scenic gorges and has sweeping mountain views. Some sections contain Class I to III rapids. The river offers canoeing, kayaking and fishing for smallmouth and muskies. The Nature Conservancy has designated the river as one of the “Last Great Places” in America because it is home to protected species of mussels.The Clinch River is Read more...
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Uptown Pinball

Uptown Pinball is Martinsville, Virginia’s one and only arcade and is the home of 5 of the top 10 ranked pinball machines in the world (as ranked by pinside.com’s top 100)! Pay $15 for an all-day pass which includes pinball, air hockey, racers, kee ball, and your favorite arcade classics.  Tuesday – Thursday: 2 PM – 8 PM Friday & Saturday: Read more...
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Gym 24

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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Rosie’s Game Room

Rosie’s Game Room, located inside the Quality-Dutch Inn, is now open for business. Watch. Wager. Win. Eat. Drink. Enjoy your favorite sporting events and live horse races from tracks around the country on 47 TV’s. Experience the thrill of thoroughbred flat racing as well as 2,300 games that look, feel and play just like the games you know and love. 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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Wildcat Park

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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Scruggs #8 Boat Access on Smith Mountain Lake

The Scruggs #8 Boat Access site sits on 9.9 acres of land. The facility offers public access to Smith Mountain Lake’s natural beauty and recreational activities. The facility features a single lane concrete boat ramp with a courtesy pier for loading and unloading, parking for 22 vehicles with trailers, handicapped-accessible fishing pier and bank fishing areas, dusk to dawn lighting, Read more...
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Allegheny Springs at The Omni Homestead

Our two-acre water park, Allegheny Springs, is fed by the waters from our natural springs. Experience the exhilarating thrills of our two 100-foot water slides* or enjoy a leisurely ride along our 400-foot lazy river. Kids love the water play zone and sandy beach, while the large family pool is ideal for everyone. A cozy whirlpool provides an intimate haven Read more...
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Buck Run and Locust Spring Run Trails

Buck Run and Locust Spring Run Trails are located on the turn-of-the-century railroad tram grades used by the previous landowner to log virgin timber. The Buck Run Trail provides a view of beaver ponds, open glades and vegetation that you would expect to see in Canada. The Locust Spring Run Trail provides views of northern hardwoods and is an ideal Read more...
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Douthat State Park

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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Red Fox Trail

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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Goodyear Golf Club

Nestled in the heart of Southside Virginia, Goodyear Golf Club was designed with the flow of nature in mind.The course follows the gentle contours of the foothills, through dense woodlands and meandering streams. Wildlife abounds as natural habitats remain untouched and preserved. Deer, turkey, groundhog, red fox, and rabbit are just some of the species that choose Goodyear as their Read more...
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New River Trail State Park- Draper Entrance

Explore New River Trail State Park on your next visit to historic Draper in Pulaski County, VA. The trail follows old train tracks while surrounding you in the beautiful landscapes and greenery. The trail is mostly flat which makes it perfect for beginners and families. Rent a bike at The Junction in Thee Draper Village, or bring your own, and Read more...

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