25 Oct 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....
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25 Oct Hilton’s Catch-out Lake
2 acre lake stocked with brown, brook and rainbow trout. Open to public from March to October....
25 Oct Glen Lyn Town Park- Home of the Muddy ACCE Race
Glen Lyn Town Park is a scenic place to go and enjoy Giles County any time of the year, but the most popular event held at Glen Lyn Town Park is the Muddy ACCE Race. The Muddy ACCE Race is a 5k Mud Run that has over 25 obstacles for you to conquer! The Muddy ACCE Race is the main fundraising event for the Access to Community College Education (ACCE) program which provides tuition free college...
25 Oct Gatewood Park Campground and Reservoir
Gatewood Park Campground and Reservoir is 400 scenic acres nestled in the heart of the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountain Region of Southwest Virginia. Surrounded by the Jefferson National Forest and located near the Town of Pulaski, Gatewood is accessible from Interstates 81 and 77 and offers exciting recreational opportunities for the entire family.Camping; Join us for camping or glamping at Gatewood Park, we have 35 campsites with full hookups for RV's, Campers and Tents, 16 of...
25 Oct Franklin County Blueways
Franklin County Blueways are an exciting way for beginners and experts to experience the beauty of nature in Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains.The Pigg River Blueway is an enjoyable 8-mile float which takes you through some of Franklin County's beautiful wooded landscapes and farmlands. The historic waterway from Waid Park to Lynch Riverside Park, was a transporation lane for Franklin County's iron industry in the 18th century. The Pigg River Blueway also is home of the annual...
25 Oct Fishing in Radford
Nestled in the scenic New River Valley of the Blue Ridge Mountains you will find a stretch of river featuring: Muskellunge (muskie), Smallmouth (black) Bass, Striped Bass (Striper), Largemouth Bass, Spotted Bass, Walleye, Rock Bass, White Bass, Hybrid, Black Crappie, Redbreast Sunfish, Bluegill, and Yellow Perch. Fishing Licenses can be obtained at the Commissioner of the Revenue at 619 Second St., Radford, VA 24141. If you have any questions about licenses, please call the Commissioner...
25 Oct Fairy Stone State Park
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 the sunset as you enjoy a paddle boat on the lake. Get back to nature by hiking...
25 Oct Dismal Falls
40 ft. width with a 12 ft. drop into a single whirlpool. It’s an easy hike for those who are less eager to venture far off the beaten path. From the community of White Gate on hwy. 42, just off Rt. 100 from Pearisburg, it’s a short jaunt of a little over 10 miles. You will take SR-606 to SR-671 and soon see a sign and pull-off on your right for the falls.The ledges on...
25 Oct 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 brochures. TRACK Trail Adventures can be picked up a the trailhead or downloaded from the...
25 Oct Clinch Mountain Wildlife Management Area
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 of the area's waters. Facilities: There is amply parking space. Two boat ramps are available...