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Flag Rock Recreation Area sits at 3,250 feet in elevation and is located three miles from downtown Norton on the lower slopes of High Knob. The park is most often associated with the "Flag Rock," which can be seen from downtown as a rock outcrop capped with an American flag. The thousand-acre park includes 25 developed acres that offer spectacular views, mountain biking/hiking trails, fishing, canoeing/kayaking, and rock climbing. It also has an 18-site campground,...

Enjoy the beauty of what The Nature Conservancy has deemed “One of the Last, Great Places.”  Virginia’s newest State Park, and one-of-a-kind, Clinch River State Park is dubbed as a “string of pearls” along the most biodiverse waterway in our hemisphere. Sugar Hill is the hub of this ever-growing treasure complemented by multiple public river access points upstream and downstream with other “pearls” currently under development. The Sugar Hill Unit in St. Paul (Wise County) is...

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 or you just want to enjoy a peaceful and relaxing float down the river on a tube. Check us out on Facebook to see...

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 great for fishing. Fees do apply for obtaining fishing license that is required for fishing....

Located directly behind the Town Hall, Carnes Gym Field offers wide open, beautiful spaces for group activities. One annual activity is the soccer league. Recreational activities are available year round at Carnes Gym. Opportunities for fun include basketball, aerobics, volleyball, and dance. Carnes gym is located within the Town Hall at 505 East 5th Street South...

Originating in the coastal plain swamp in Prince George County, the Blackwater River flows by the border of the City of Franklin to give local and visitors multiple options for recreation. The Blackwater boasts some gorgeous float trips through ancient tree lined wetlands. On any one trip, you can see whitetail deer, numerous waterfowl, raccoons, squirrels and many unique reptile and amphibian species, not to mention a healthy fish population swimming under the water’s surface....

Surrounded by four beautiful mountains lakes and several world class rivers, TRI SUP is the first full service Stand Up Paddleboard store in the area.We offer rental delivery to many locations on South Holston Lake as well as a full line of new paddleboards and accessories.  We are located within Whitetop Yoga Studio in downtown Abingdon. Join us for a sunset group paddle or stand up paddleboard yoga!Call us today!  We have the perfect weekend waiting...

�Flowing 320 miles through North Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia, the New River is a true recreation destination for all outdoor lovers. As the only city in Virginia located directly on the river, Radford offers unparalleled access to the water at a number of different sites.Canoes, kayaks and inner tubes can also be easily dropped in the water at various points in Bisset Park, which extends more than 90 acres right on the banks of...

Tangent Outfitters, with locations in Pembroke and Radford, Virginia, is a full service outfitter and guide service, specializing in canoeing, kayaking, rafting, mountain biking and guided fishing. With over 25 years of fishing experience for Small Mouth Bass, Muskie and Walleye on the New River. We provide quality outdoor equipment rentals and shuttle service for the New River, New River Trail, Appalachian Trail and Blue Ridge Parkway. Call us to make all your arranagements for...

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....