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Fieldale Park

Fieldale Park is located in the heart of historic Fieldale, VA. The park has a baseball field that is used by a variety of leagues. Jordan Creek borders the park and provides for a quiet peaceful setting to read a book or just relax and enjoy nature. The park also has a picnic shelter with cooking grills and a restroom Read more...
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Bedford Disc Golf

Bedforddiscgolf is your resource for all disc golf courses designed, built and maintained by Bedford County Parks & Recreation. Currently we have 5 County owned Parks with disc golf courses available to play free of charge to the public. Falling Creek Park in Bedford, Va. Moneta Park in Moneta Va. Beale’s Treasure Disc Golf Course at Montvale Park. Independence Park) in Read more...
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Smith River Access – Mitchell Bridge

Henry County Parks and Recreation provides easy access for paddlers to the Smith River. This public river access point is located in Ridgeway, VA and is the last public access in Henry County going south on the river. Boaters can use this as a take out or they can put in here and take out at an access in North Read more...
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Hidden Valley Lake Wildlife Management Area

6,400 acres in Washington County. Bear, Deer, turkey, squirrel and more for all the hunting.  Bring your fishing pole to this great spot. Hike to the top of the overlook. Read more...
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Ringgold Golf Course

Beautiful rolling hills decorate this 27-hole, public golf course just east of Danville. On the 18-hole course, par is 72; for the 9-hole course, par is 35. This club has an eighteen hole regulation course and a nine hole regulation course. The Red/White Course is the older design. The Blue Course is used mainly by beginners, but both courses were Read more...
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Bike MHC – Bike Loan Program

Borrow a Bike, Bring it Back!  The Martinsville-Henry County YMCA Bike Barn is a FREE bike loan program that gives everyone the opportunity to ride the Dick & Willie Passage in Martinsville-Henry County. Whether you’re a guest or resident of the area, if you want to experience the trails and don’t have a bicycle, stop by the Fisher Street Trail Head Read more...
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Smith Mountain Lake Community Park

The 37-acre Smith Mountain Lake Community Park opened in June 2007. It is a family oriented facility providing swimming, fishing and family recreation. The park is open year-round (dawn – dusk) and offers a partly-covered handicap accessible fishing pier with seating, picnic shelters with grill, playground area, restrooms, hiking, jogging, a 2-mile trail system, and seasonal sand beach/swimming area with lifeguards on duty. *New Read more...
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Ole Monterey Golf Course

18 holes, par 72, public.Yardage/Rating/Slope:Championship tees – 6,779, 71.6, 116;regular tees – 6,168, 69.7, 112. Read more...
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Southern Hills Golf Course

     Southern Hills is an 18 hole public golf course located in the heart of Danville, VA.  Featuring bent grass greens and bermuda grass fairways,  this is one of the best conditioned courses in the area.  Four different tee markers allows for a fun round of golf for the novice and from the championship tee enough challenge to engage Read more...
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Mountain Laurel Trails

Mountain Laurel Trails located in beautiful Horsepasture, Virginia provides patrons a true mountain biking trail system. Situated on 100 acres, the trails currently stretch ten miles and will eventually reach fifteen. Mountain Laurel Trails encompass varying levels of difficulty for beginners as well as seasoned bikers to enjoy. Enjoy biking the 10 miles of looping single-track at MLT; just outside Read more...
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Beaver Dam Creek Walking Trail

Part of the Mountain Warbler Trail Loop, this is a walking trail with spectacular nature scenery within the Town of Hillsville. It is situated along a creek embankment with views of open fields opposite the creek as the trail meanders through a peaceful canopy of hardwoods. The diversity of wildlife and plant life helped get the trail listed in the Read more...
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J. Russell Mason Memorial Park

Your wants and needs were taken into consideration when the J. Russell Mason Park was established. We knew you wanted a place to play, relax, get fit and to have friends and family around. There’s a picnic shelter available for rent so that you can host your next birthday party, graduation or family reunion. We all enjoy the company of Read more...
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Harkrader Sports Complex

Harkrader Sports Complex is located behind the Christiansburg Middle School. The complex has three lighted, multipurpose fields, two of which have 300 foot dimensions and are used for tournament play. A central tower houses a concession stand and restrooms on the main level. The upper part of the tower has an umpire room, office, and room for scorekeepers, scoreboard operators, Read more...
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Pine Mountain Trail

Serious hikers or horseback riders will love this scenic trail which follows the crest of the Cumberland Mountains dividing Virginia and Kentucky. The trail extends 26 miles from Pound Gap to Potter’s Flats in the Breaks Interstate Park. Trailhead parking for horse trailers exists. The trail requires map reading and safety skills. At least 7 access points exists off St.Rt. Read more...
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Monogram Foods Smith River Sports Complex Driving Range

26,400 square feet Self-serve driving range, open year round from dawn till dusk. 10 covered tee boxes with mats and a natural grass hitting area as well.  Read more...
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Leg Up Stables

Here at Leg Up we are a full service equestrian facility. We offer full care boarding, lessons, horse training, horse sales and competitive showing from the local level to the rated circuits.  We produce Champions in the Hunter and Jumper rings with our basics anchored in Dressage.  We also successful in low level Eventing and have welcomed Western Dressage.  Whether Read more...
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John Flannagan Dam and Reservoir

Located in a rugged, wooded Cumberland Mountain setting, this V-shaped 1,145 acre reservoir stores waters of the Cranesnest and Pound Rivers: this is some of America’s cleanest and clearest water (some spots, visibility of 40+ feet). The reservoir provides flood control, low-flow augmentation, fish and wildlife enhancement, water supply and recreation, including: picnicking, camping, swimming, fishing motor boating, water-skiing, marina, 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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Lover’s Leap Scenic Overlook

Lover’s Leap Scenic Overlook is the grandest of several long-range views along your journey through Patrick County. In the 1600’s, white settlers started arriving to the area and began clearing land to farm. Conflict arose between the Native Americans and the settlers. Legend has it that the son of a settler saw the twinkle in the eyes of the Chief’s daughter, Morning Flower, Read more...
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Spearhead Dixon Shooting Range

Pistol Range – Our range sits nuzzled against the mountain side. Five shooting lanes and three variations of steel targets await you. Skeet Range – This eight-stand course will truly evaluate a shotgun owner’s skillset. The high house and low house put your hand eye coordination to the test at this staple of clays shooting. Trap Range – This is Read more...
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Mountain Farm Tours

Enjoy a relaxing day on the farm!  Vance Mountain Farm is a 250-acre family-owned working farm. Focusing mainly on beef cattle, there’s plenty of other animals roaming our land to meet.    Your Adventure begins with a tractor pulled hayride winding around the grounds, then a short hike through the woods, ending with a catered picnic style lunch. This is Read more...
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Mountain Top Golf Course

Nine-hole public golf course located on 30 acres of previously strip-mined land atop Compton Mountain. Features artificial greens and is the first course of its kind in the U.S. Read more...
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Andrews River Outfitters, LLC

Andrews River Outfitters offers guided smallmouth bass float fishing trips on rivers in Southwest Virginia, the Heart of Appalachia. Capt. Richard Andrews is a seasoned guide with over 15 years of experience as a full-time fishing guide. Float fishing for smallmouth combines the experience and scenery of floating down a clear river with all the benefits of bass fishing. “Smallies” Read more...
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Sugar Maple Bicycle Trail

The Sugar Maple Trail is 1.8 miles of exhilarating mountain biking and hiking trails that are located at the Flag Rock Recreation Area in Norton, VA! Contact City of Norton Parks and Recreation (276-679-0754) for information on this trail and the many other outdoor adventure activities at Flag Rock!   Read more...
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Ryans Branch at Philpott Lake

Ryan’s Branch is located on the north side of Philpott Lake, a 3000 acre lake with 100 miles of shoreline nestled among the rolling foothills of Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains. The lake’s clear water and natural shoreline make it a unique place for visitors to enjoy numerous recreational opportunities. Ryans Branch Recreation Area is in the Parks category for Franklin County in the state Read more...
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Bark Camp Recreation Area

The camp offers 25 camping units with tent pad, picnic table and parking spur near 60 acre warm water lake which provides opportunities for fishing and boating (electric motors only). Paved boat launching ramp, hiking trails and picnic units with tables and grills are also features of the site. The lake was constructed by the Virginia Department of Game and Read more...
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Walnut Spring Farm

Over 555 acres of open and wooded country terrain for horseback rides. Horse boarding and riding lessons also available. Read more...
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Deer Island Park at Philpott Lake

Deer Island Park is located  in the middle of Philpott Lake and is ONLY ACCESSIBLE BY BOAT.  Campers must obtain a permit from the gatehouse at Salthouse Branch or Bowens Creek. During the off season (November 1st to March 31st) permits may be obtained at honor vaults located at Ramp 1 and Goose Point Entrance. Nestled in the rugged foothills Read more...
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Appalachian Backroads

The Commonwealths of Kentucky & Virginia share a rugged mountainous border of jagged peaks rising over 4135 feet into the horizon. Pine and Black Mountains create this phenomenal land mass through the Heart of Appalachia region and is where our Appalachian Backroads got its start enticing you to experience the curvy back roads that form these unique travel routes. With Read more...
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Harry L. Coomes Recreation Center

Full facility recreational complex with indoor and outdoor pools, indoor fitness and jogging track, a cardiovascular exercise room, free weight room and gymnasium. Outdoor facilities include amphitheatre area, picnic areas, tennis courts, sand volleyball, walking trails, skate park and dog park. The Recreation Center also offers over 2,800 square feet of meeting space; seating up to 240 people. Read more...
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Roanoke Valley Greenways

To date, 26 miles of greenways with bicycle/pedestrian trails have been built in the Roanoke Valley, with additional hubs of natural surface trails at Mill Mountain, Carvins Cove, and Read Mountain.  Read more...
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Wallen Ridge Trail – FT #329

Wallen Ridge and Lovelady Gap are part of the High Knob Landform. Wallen Ridge Trail, FT #329, is located in the Clinch Ranger District of the Jefferson National Forest. The trail is rated moderate and is a favorite of hikers, bicyclists and equestrians. 6.9 miles, much of which is under a canopy of hardwoods with occasional clearings, runs along the crest of Wallen Ridge Read more...
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Big Pine Trout Farm

Bubbling mountain stream seeks talented sportsmen for trophy-sized trout. Abundant catching opportunities await those who can outsmart the big ones. At Big Pine, we guarantee stocking placement for every angler. So bring your skill and limit out with 5 of these big Rainbows, Browns or Brookies, and carry home the catch for supper; or stay in our Upscale Contemporary Farmhouse.Big Read more...
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Dora Trail of Pulaski

The Dora Trail is the primary bicycle route and walking trail that connects the New River Trail to downtown Pulaski at the Pulaski Railway Station.  For folks wanting to start their New River Trail journey in downtown Pulaski, the Dora Trail at the Station is the place to begin.  Ample free parking, restroom facilities and a bicycle shop which provides Read more...
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Sunny Stables

Sunny Stables is located in Picturesque Highland County Va. We offer lessons for all ages and riding abilities and specialize in the English Discipline. Instruction is provided on any of our great lesson horses or on your own personal horse. Lessons are taught by a Virginia Intermont College Equine Major with over 20 years of experience. We also offer trail Read more...
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Saint Paul Loop Trail

Located near the heart of Saint Paul, the Saint Paul Loop offers six excellent sites for wildlife watching that visitors can enjoy. It includes everything from wetlands to montane to extensive woodland habitats. Intertwining with the Sugar Hill Loop, the Saint Paul Loop Trail varies immensely in elevation and provides a stunning view of the Clinch River Valley. The trail Read more...

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