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Appalachian Horseback Riding Adventures

Appalachian Horseback Riding Adventures, located in western Grayson County, offers guided horseback riding trips in Mt. Rogers, Virginia’s highest peak, as well as Pine Mountain.    Experience the limitless beauty of the Grayson County’s mountains, with 365 degree views, or the awesome Wild Ponies of Grayson Highlands. If you love horses, mountain views, adventure, peace and serenity, you will love Read more...
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Fireside Lanes

Fireside Lanes has party rates available per hour per lane,  or per person per game, and for tournaments, leaques-men’s, women’s, mixed, group events, birthday parties, etc. On Friday and Saturday there’s lazer bowling.  Various prices apply for the lanes depending on time and day of the week. Food and drinks are available.  Please contact the bowling alley for any questions Read more...
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Clinch River Adventures

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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Bridgewater Marina & Boat Rentals

Bridgewater Marina is the largest boat rental operation on Smith Mountain Lake. We offer everything needed to make your vacation fun, from WaveRunners, to Pontoons, to Ski Boats. We rent boats you can be proud to cruise the lake in. We even offer three rental locations to serve you better. We Also Offer: Full Service Gas Docks, Marina Store with Read more...
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Skate Park at J. Frank Wilson Park

The Skate Park located at J. Frank Wilson Park is the place where skate lovers can practice their craft. Whether you love to ramp skate or do tricks with your skateboard, the skate park at Wilson Park will provide hours of fun and exercise. The skate park was designed by a group of youth who love to skate every available Read more...
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Brosville Walking Track

Brosville Walking Track is a walking track that is located on school property. It 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 – 6 laps = 1 mile Read more...
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Jamison Mill Park

Jamison Mill Park, located in Franklin County, is a beautiful spot for scenic panoramic views of Philpott Lake, a 3,000 acre lake with 100 miles of pristine undeveloped shoreline surrounded by 10,500 acres of forested land in the foothills of Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains. The clear water and natural shoreline make Philpott Lake a unique place for every sportsman and outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy Read more...
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Salem RidgeYaks

The Salem RidgeYaks are a Class “A” Minor League Professional Baseball Team and an affiliate of the Boston Red Sox. They play at the Haley Toyota Field at Salem Memorial Ballpark, 10 million dollar state-of-the-art facility with sky boxes, picnic areas.  It is the finest minor league facility in America with a breathtaking view of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Read more...
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Camilla Williams Park

Camilla Williams Park is a 6.5-acre park on the bank of the Dan River. Known best for its river access and bank fishing, the park also features paved parking, two picnic shelters and a playground. Camilla Williams Park is open dawn to dusk. Read more...
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Blue Ridge Parkway – Floyd

As it passes through southwestern Virginia, this scenic drive follows the mountain crests of the Blue Ridge, offering sweeping views of mountains and valleys, split-rail fences, colorful spring wildflowers and fall foliage, wildlife and waterfalls. Along the way are numerous picnic sites, campgrounds, hiking trails and historic sites. The Parkway is ranked “America’s most scenic drive.” See visitor center staff Read more...
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Ballou Park

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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Greenfield Recreation Park

The The Greenfield Recreation Park is a 125-acre park that features five recreational soccer fields, a 5k regulation cross-country course, an 18-hole championship-level Disc Golf Course and access to an additional 7 miles of natural surface walking trails, including some equestrian. Future planned enhancements include picnic facilities, a community recreation facility, tennis courts and a greenway to connect the park Read more...
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Fancy Gap KOA

On top of Fancy Gap mountain in Virginia, just off the Blue Ridge Parkway (exit 8 off I-77, U.S. 52 and Blue Ridge Parkway milepost 199.5), lies the serene setting of Fancy Gap KOA Campground. Providing camping areas for the travelers, hikers and adventurers of the parkway, we are OPEN ALL YEAR (weather permitting.) A natural setting with the comforts Read more...
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Panhandle Trail at Occoneechee State Park

The Panhandle Multi-Use Trail located in Occoneechee State Park is a 15-mile (7.5 miles each way) round-trip trail, with an additional 1-mile spur trail located approximately 3/4 into the hike. This very secluded hike is along a long peninsula jutting into Kerr Lake, and is very lightly traveled.  Many opportunities for wildlife viewing and birding exist, and as this is Read more...
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Trout Fishing in Carroll County

Nestled within the heart of the Blue Ridge Plateau, Carroll County boasts an ideal setting for fishing within many of its mountain streams. Seasoned fishermen will attest to the vibrant quality of trout that can be hooked within Carroll County. Key streams include: CROOKED CREEK (brown, rainbow, and brook trout); STEWARTS CREEK (brook trout); LITTLE REED ISLAND CREEK (rainbow and Read more...
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Sandy River Equestrian Center

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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City of Norton

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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The Danville Golf Club

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Southern Virginia Botanical Gardens

SVBG was created out of interest arising within the Southside Virginia Master Gardeners organization to create demonstration gardens for the region and to educate citizens about gardening as a lifestyle. The SVBG Board of Directors is working with Master Gardeners, horticultural and forest professionals as well as landscape architects and designers to develop plans for the development of the sites Read more...
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Spearhead Trails – Coal Canyon Trail System

Open canyons descend into patches of woods and fields where elk, deer and other wildllife can be spotted in their natural habitat. The unique expanse of Coal Canyon gives riders a totally different experience, with 127 miles of trail and mountain vistas, along with ATV playgrounds. The trail connects to the ATV-friendly town of Grundy and provides a sense of Read more...
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Hawk Park

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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Mill Creek Nature Park

Mill Creek Nature Park is 140+ acres adjoining the Town of Narrows and Jefferson National Forest.  This property offers miles of hiking and mountain biking trails, beautiful water falls, and fishing for native trout in a pristine mountain stream (valid Virginia licenses required).  The park has a small picnic shelter as well as a hiker shelter near the reservoir.  Mill Creek Read more...
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The Hidden Valley Country Club

Hidden Valley Country Club, nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains in the heart of the Roanoke Valley, is the perfect venue for weddings, rehearsal dinners, high school reunions, golf outings, etc. Enjoy our outdoor pool for a unique celebration location. Membership is not required to host a function at HVCC but once you experience our personalized service, in such an Read more...
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The Peaks Retreat and Adventure Center

Looking for the perfect getaway in the Blue Ridge Mountains? Only 30 minutes from Roanoke, Virginia, the Peaks Retreat and Adventure Center offers a unique experience for tourists and adventurers alike. Whether you’re seeking a relaxing weekend or an exciting adventure, we have everything you need any time of year. Stay in one of our charming glamping sites, each capable Read more...
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Liberty Hill Public Beach

The Liberty Hill Public Beach offers a wide expanse of white sand beach, light shade from waterfront trees, and ample parking. This is also a great spot to view the John H. Kerr dam (the 4th largest dam in the U.S.), as well as the main body of Kerr Lake (the largest lake in Virginia). This FREE beach is also Read more...
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High Knob Lake Trail

1.3-mile trail leads to High Knob Lake at the recreation area. 3500 ft. at High Knob Lake in Recreation Area Located atop Powell Mountain, High Knob is perhaps what most birders would call a local neotropical songbird paradise. At elevations over 3500 feet, birders can find some of the same migrant species that typically breed in spruce-fir forests in the Read more...
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Crystal Springs Recreation Area

Discover Mother Nature at her best at this 1800 acre forested recreation area. Hiking trails abound, offering hikers a variety of terrain that ranges from easy to moderate difficulty. Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation’s “Kids in Parks” Track Trails area located within this recreation area. TRACK Trails are designed to help kids explore nature through the use of four self guided Read more...
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Wytheville Community Center

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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Chickahominy Wildlife Management Area

The management area gains its name from the Chickahominy River which forms the area’s eastern boundary. To the south, Morris Creek flows through the area and then along its southern boundary. Other smaller tidal creeks and marshy guts cut into the forests to provide additional wetland diversity. The upland, though mainly wooded with mixed hardwood and pine stands, also features Read more...
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James River – Allegheny County

Forming from the Cowpasture and Jackson Rivers with its headwaters in the town of Iron Gate in southern Alleghany County, the James River offers a wide diversity of fishing opportunities. Bass, catfish and sunfish are the main species and the river boasts many public boat landings for canoes or other small craft. Read more...
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Dick Cross Wildlife Management Area

Nationally known for hosting bird dog field trials, the Dick Cross Wildlife Management Area is also a major wintering area for waterfowl, popular dove hunting area, and home to a diverse resident upland wildlife population. This area is named for former Executive Director of the Game Department, wildlife biologist, field trial judge and Virginia gentleman � Dick Cross. Located in 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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Southern Virginia Wild Blueway

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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Mayo River Rail Trail

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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Virginia Creeper Trail Guide

The Virginia Creeper Trail is a 34 mile multiple-use trail rail trail in Southwest Virginia (SWVA).  The trail runs from The Abingdon through Damascus to Whitetop, Va, near the North Carolina state line -through National Forest and crosses numerous trestles. Damascus is the most popular point to enter the Virginia Creeper Trail.  Ample parking and amenities are available throughout this Read more...
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Collins Cove Horse Camp

Collins Cove Horse Camp provides access to the Virginia Highlands Horse Trail. It has parking, hitching rails and chemical toilets. No potable water. Open fields for camping. Fee Area Read more...

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