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Fairy Stone State Park

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Home of the lucky fairy stones, Fairy Stone is well known for its 168-acre lake adjoining Philpott Reservoir just minutes from the Blue Ridge Parkway. The park offers cabins, a campground, group camping, a conference center, a lodge that sleeps 16, numerous trails, beach swimming, rowboats, canoes, paddle boats, hydro-bikes, picnicking and two playgrounds, including one in the water. Watch Read more...
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Mountain View Trails-ATV Rentals

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Explore Mountain View Trails on a  ATV!  Mountain View Trail offers 100 miles of mountain trails which connect our ATV friendly town of St Paul, VA to Coeburn, VA. Part of the Spearhead Trails, Mountain View Trail is the Premiere OHV Trail System. Our Polaris inventory includes 4 seater ATV’s. All machines are equipped with electric start, reverse, 4-wheel drive, Read more...
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Redbud Capital of the World

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Honaker, Virginia has been designated as the “Redbud Capital of the World” by the Virginia General Assembly for their amazingly beautiful/plentiful redbud trees blooming in April annually. Route 80, Redbud Highway, is a beautiful scenic drive through the mountains and countryside. Read more...
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The Sustainable Homestead Institute

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The Sustainable Homestead Institute is a non-profit organization committed to sustainable development, ecological land design, and nature reliance education. Since our inception, students have transformed barren hay fields into a research farm producing honey, rotationally grazed beef and mutton, free-range eggs, pastured meat poultry, heirloom apples, timber products, and biodynamic vegetables started from seed in our commercial greenhouse. The Sustainable Read more...
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Happy Hollow Gardens Park

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Get in touch with mother nature at Happy Hollow Gardens. Walk the two miles of dirt trails through a dense wooded area. Have lunch at the rentable shelter while you take in the peaceful and beautiful surroundings. Visit during the month of April for the area’s most spectacular floral display, as a large garen of Azeleas are in blume. Happy Read more...
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Potts Slope Shooting Range

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Pott’s Slope Shooting Range: Located on the right of Route 311, approximately seven miles north of New Castle, Virginia, this range is handicapped-accessible with a covered shooting area.. The range features nine lanes for rifle/pistol use with stationary targets at 25, 50 and 100 yards. Read more...
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Philpott Lake: Henry County

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Nestled among the rolling foothills of Virginia’s Blue Ridge, Philpott Lake is a scenic wonderland. The lake covers 3,000 acres with 100 miles of shoreland. Visitors to the lake are always amazed at the natural beauty of the area. Most areas are under forest cover. There are numerous recreational opportunities, including: boating, swimming, picnicking,hiking, biking, hunting, fishing, and wildlife observation. Read more...
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Green Hill Park Equestrian Center

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Green Hill Equestrian Park is a public facility owned by Roanoke County and operated by a private Board of Directors exclusively for the equine enthusiast. The facility is open year round for members with 3 show rings and a cross country course offering opportunities for all disciplines. The park is available for rent for horse shows and related events. Read more...
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The Danville Golf Club

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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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Philpott Marina

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Philpott Marina – Now Open! Boat launch site at Ramp #1 as well as the group camping site, with full hook-ups, are open and available for use now. The marina is located on Philpott Lake, a 3000 acre lake with 100 miles of shoreline nestled among the rolling foothills of Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains. Visitors to the lake can enjoy Read more...
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River Rock Climbing

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The River Rock is Roanoke’s premier indoor rock climbing gym. Featuring over 8500 square feet of roped climbing and bouldering and a professionally trained and certified staff, River Rock has the terrain and personnel to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for the seasoned veteran or the complete beginner. Read more...
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Rudd’s Creek Recreation Area

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Rudd’s Creek Recreation Area is located across Hwy 58 from the Rudd’s Creek Campground, near Boydton, VA. It is a great way to see Kerr Lake and dip your feet in the water. It also serves as one of the access points for the Southern Virginia Wild Blueway. Facilities available: public boat launching with courtesy dock, public picnic area and Read more...
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Beagle Ridge Gardens and Herb Farm

Southwest Virginia’s premiere Lavender farm.Our 14 theme display gardens showcase herb and perennial collections. Stroll through the gardens, enjoy tea on the patio and watch the hummingbirds feast on the flowers. The gardens are alive with colorful plants, butterflies and birds. The 3rd week of June is Lavender Thyme, come pick your own Lavender bunch, enjoy Lavender Lemonade and buy Read more...
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Cedars Country Club

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The 9-hole Cedars Country Club in Chatham, VA is a semi-private golf course that opened in 1958. Designed by Gene Hamm, Cedars Country Club measures 2,984 yards from the longest tees and has a slope rating of 113 and a 34.5 USGA rating. Cedars is open to the public Monday-Friday Read more...
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Rough Mountain Wilderness

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Approximately six miles long and two miles wide, Rough Mountain Wilderness is an area of steep ridges and dry drainages with elevations reaching from 1,150 feet along the Cowpasture River to 2,842 feet on Griffin Knob. The ridges often afford great views across the Allegheny Mountains, the Blue Ridge, and the valley of the Cowpasture River. Upland hardwoods dominate the Read more...
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Wolf Creek Picnic Area

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Wolf Creek Picnic area is located on the banks of Wolf Creek, a stocked trout stream. The picnic sites and shelter provide good views of the wide free flowing stream. The picnic shelter accommodates about 32 people. Additional picnic sites are scattered throughout the woods. A very scenic ramp/bridge crosses over the stream leading to three loop trails of about Read more...
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Textile Heritage Trail

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The Textile Heritage Trail is part of the extensive Smith River Trail System, a network of multi-use trails, river access points and parks designed for a variety of outdoor adventures. The trail is a quarter of a mile long and features a boardwalk. Enjoy biking, hiking, fishing and river access while learning more about Martinsville-Henry County and the Smith River. The 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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Jamison Mill Park Trail System at Philpott Lake

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Besides the scenic views of Philpott Lake, The Jamison Mill Park Trail System has 6.25 miles of inter-connected loops for hikers and bicyclists.  from narrow, single track to wider fire-road is a 6 mile, moderate to strenuous, interconnecting multi-use trail for hikers and bicyclists. The backbone of the trail system consists of three main interconnecting loops, to which are connected Read more...
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Trimble Knob

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Trimble Knob is a Summit in Highland County. The plug of an ancient volcano, Trimble Knob is the youngest volcano in Virginia. Trimble Knob is visible from US 220. The nearest major town is Mill Gap, VA. 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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High Knob Observation Tower

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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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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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Fieldale Walking Trail

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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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Dan Daniel Memorial Park

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One of the more popular parks in Danville, Dan Daniel offers park goers an array of activities including ball fields, walking and nature trails and much more. Amenities include picnic shelters, mountain bike/hiking trails, Riverwalk trail, soccer/football fields, little league baseball fields, playground and Philip Wyatt Skate Park. Minor League Baseball – Dan Daniel is also home of the Danville Read more...
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Buffalo Mountain Disc Golf

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Come visit and play at our PDGA sanctioned disc golf course. Each hole has 2 tee pads and 2 baskets giving great play for amateurs and professionals! Located in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, this course challenges with elevation, water and beautiful views. Sign up for a tee time at www.buffalomountaindiscgolf.com. 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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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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Radford – Department of Parks and Recreation

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Visit one of our many city parks for a variety of outdoor activities including hiking, jogging, biking, soccer, birding, butterflying, or just relaxing and enjoying the views of the mountains, the flowers and the New River. Read more...
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Virginia Off-Road

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Virginia Off-Road is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to uniting Virginia’s off-road community through education, trail stewardship, and responsible adventure. We empower off-roaders of all experience levels with the knowledge, resources, and community support they need to explore safely, protect public lands, and preserve access to trails for generations to come. Read more...
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Esembee Adventure Company, Saint Paul

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Outdoor rentals located on the Clinch River. From side-by-side ATVs and kayaks to fishing poles, we have everything you need for an outdoor adventure. Day Pass ​At Esembee Adventure Company, you can utilize an array of recreational equipment on a first come first serve basis with a day pass. Bring the whole family and spend a fun filled day with all Read more...
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Scott County Park

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Park includes a 9-hole golf course, pro shop, tennis and picnic shelter. The most challenging and scenic golf course in the Mountain Empire. Ask about our Tuesday Senior Citizen Specials and our Thursday Ladies Day Specials! Cash or check only-Credit/Debit NOT accepted Read more...
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Chatham Heights Recreation Area

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Chatham Heights Recreation is located on 9 acres of land and is packed with amenities to entertain and occupy all. You’ll be able to play sports, watch a game, visit the playground or have a family lunch or dinner using the picnic shelter. Restrooms are on site for your convenience. Athletic abilities will be tested on the multipurpose basketball/tennis court. Read more...
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Clinch Mountain Wildlife Management Area

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Hunting: deer, bear, turkey, grouse, gray and fox squirrel, rabbit, and wood duck hunters usually enjoy success on these ponds, particularly during the first season that opens each fall. Fishing: Clinch Mountain Wildlife Management Area offers anglers the opportunity to fish roaring mountain streams or placid, picturesque, 300 acre Laurel Bed Lake. A daily fee is charged for fishing some Read more...
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Pandapas Pond

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Pandapas Pond is an 8-acre man-made pond on the edge of the Eastern Continental Divide. It features warm-water fishing and canoeing. A one-mile circuit trail goes around the pond, and several other popular Jefferson Nat’l. Forest trails connect to it. Read more...

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