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Beaver Dam Creek Birding and Wildlife Trail

This trail is a part of the statewide Birding and Wildlife Trail system of the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries. 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 Highlands Loop. This trail is also a part of the Mountain Warbler Read more...
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J. Frank Wilson Park Trail

At 1 mile long, the J.Frank Wilson Trail provides every outdoor enthusiast with the opportunity of a quick outdoor excursion. Conveniently located in the heart of the city of Martinsville, all the desired amenities are located within the park or just a short drive. After your hike, enjoy the parks skating facility, disc golf course, and many other opportunities.  Read more...
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Flag Rock Area Trails

The City of Norton’s Flag Rock Area Trails (FRAT) system offers eight miles of mountain bike trails that are also open to hikers, trail runners, cross country skiers, birders, and other “people-powered” activities. Trails travel through rhododendron-choked forested tunnels, past giant sandstone boulders and clifflines, and through beautiful hardwood forests as they wind through Flag Rock Recreation Area. The city-owned recreation 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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Fieldale Walking Trail

The Fieldale Walking Trail is a 2.4 miles long as can be accessed midway at the Fieldale Trailhead or from the Textile Heritage Trail near Fieldale Park. This trail is part of the Smith River Trails system composed of boating access points, parks, and multiuse trails being developed to create opportunities for people to enjoy and learn more about the Read more...
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Alleghany Outdoors

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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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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Creeper Trail Bike Rental – Shuttle Service

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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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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Riverside Lanes

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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Breaks Interstate Park

The park, located on the Virginia/Kentucky border, is one of only two Interstate Parks in the nation. The park encompasses 4,500 acres of greenwood lands and mountain scenery, including the “Grand Canyon of the South”. History: The name “Breaks” is derived from the break in Pine Mountain created by the Russell Fork of the Big Sandy River as it carved 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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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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YMCA of Danville

The YMCA offers innovative ways to get more involved with the world around you. Along with a range of exciting activities designed to bring families together, the Y also gives you the opportunity to give back to your community through coaching, mentoring or any number of volunteer options. We encourage you to take full advantage of your membership and get Read more...
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FirePower Tactical, LLC

Firearms simulator training. State-of-the-art virtual training. Specializing in high-speed, low drag self-defense utilizing active shooter scenarios. 8-level training curriculum based on anti-terrorist tactics. Read more...
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River Traders

Located near Staunton River State Park, we offer tackle and bait for fishing. Pontoon, canoes, kayaks and fishing boats for rent. 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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Stars and Stripes Farm

We strive to raise quality Rocky Mountain horses from old bloodlines with the conformation, temperament and strong gait these horses are known for. We are a small farm in Fincastle, Virginia near Roanoke nestled between the Blue Ridge and Allegheny mountains and near the Jefferson National Forest. We are proud to breed, raise, show and trail ride the Rocky Mountain Read more...
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Abreu-Grogan Park and Boat Rental

Abreu-Grogan Park is a three-acre park alongside the Dan River. It offers boat access, boat rentals, fishing, picnic tables and public parking. The boat house is open seasonally and allows water sports enthusiasts to rent a canoe, stand-up paddle board or kayak, daily or for the weekend. On site rentals require exact cash payment. Credit card payments as well as Read more...
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Monster Rock Hiking Trail

This short trail hike leaves the Big Walker Lookout parking lot and leads to a large rock outcrop. Monster Rock is an outstanding vista of the Stony Fork watershed which includes beautiful Wythe and Bland County farmscapes and historic Garden Mountain to the north. It is a nice side trip of the Big Walker Mountain Scenic Byway. The trail starts at Read more...
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Chief Benge Trail

18.7 mile trail for seasoned hikers through beautiful Jefferson National Forest lands. Read more...
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Sinking Creek Bridge and Covered Bridges of Giles County

Three beautiful covered bridges are located in traditional country settings: Sinking Creek Bridge, 70-foot-long red wooden bridge with a tin roof, built in 1916. Open to the public. Not open to the public, but also in Giles: Link Farm Bridge, 50-ft. bridge, with red board sides and a sheet-metal roof, dating from 1912. Reynold’s Farm Bridge, 36-foot bridge built in Read more...
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Aquatic Center – Blacksburg

Aquatic Center sits just across the parking lot from the Community Center and is available for public open swimming, springboard diving and lap swimming with day fees of $3 – $4. Pool and lobby rentals for parties and groups, and lessons available in a group or privately – call for details and prices.  2 hour Private rentals are available Friday and Saturday evenings Read more...
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Grayson County

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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PointRunner�s Striper Fishing Guide Service on Smith Mountain Lake VA

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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Jackson Park

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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Michael D. Young Hiking/Biking Trail

This is a 2.8-mile nature trail, with moderately steep terrain changes, springs, historic coal tipples, and abandoned coal mining carts that is open to foot traffic and mountain biking only.      For the eastern trailhead, start at Highway 83 / Edgewater Dr. in Grundy, Virginia 24614. The eastern trailhead is a large gravel parking area with a bridge across Read more...
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Tobacco Heritage Trail (Victoria)

The Tobacco Heritage Trail, a system of long-distance recreational, multiuse, non-motorized trails, is a project of major importance for Southside Virginia. The off-road trail, which will primarily utilize abandoned railroad corridors, will be limited to non-motorized traffic (not including handicap equipment) and will be for multiple user groups, pedestrians, hikers, bicyclists, and horseback riders. With portions accessible to those with Read more...
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Long Island Park – Long Island

Long Island Park is located along the beautiful Staunton River and is a short drive from historic Brookneal. This is a popular “put in” for boaters wishing to travel down river to Brookneal, and is also a popular “take out” for those floating down the river from Altavista. Visitors to Long Island Park may also enjoy viewing the native flora 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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White Oaks Preserve – A Great Hunt!

White Oaks Preserve offers premier hunting experiences for quail, chukar, pheasant, deer, and turkey. You will be the only guests on the preserve for the duration of your stay. Excellent service and total privacy makes White Oaks ideal for families, corporate retreats, and other small groups. Young hunters are welcome and we are committed to making your child’s experience special. Read more...
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Appalachian Trail, Bland County

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 from May to October. Read more...
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Seven Sisters Trail

The length of Seven Sisters Trail is 4.8 miles located on Little Walker Mountain in Wythe County. The trail terminates inside of Stony Fork Campground. Trail users must park outside the Campground (fee area) and access the trail from Stony Fork Nature Trail (located within the campground) or use the parking lot at the east end of the trail. Seven Read more...
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Wise Boat Launch at North Fork Pound Lake

Access to the 154-acre North Fork of Pound Lake for fishing and boating. Read more...
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Lake Gordon

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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Bark Camp Lake Trails

Highlights: lake views, waterfowl, rare plants Length: 3.7 miles round trip Difficulty: easy to moderate Trailhead: The trailhead is gated in the winter (mid Oct. — April 1). During the summer, a parking fee apples. From Dungannon, follow Route 72 for 0.4 miles, then turn left onto Route 653 (next to old Osborne store). After 1.7 miles, turn right onto Read more...

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